June 30 Auction - The Best of the Best

June 30 Auction - The Best of the Best

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This auction lineup of over 500 items includes Tiffany, Swarovski, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, art, collectibles, bronze sculptures, watches, jewelry, militaria, and firearms.

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1906 The Swan Faberge Egg

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1906 The Swan Faberge Egg Peter Carl Faberge is the world's most famous jeweler who created eternally original pieces of art. The series of Easter eggs created by Faberge...more for the Russian Imperial family, from 1885 through to 1916, is regarded as the greatest and most enduring achievement. The Faberge Easter eggs are certainly the most celebrated and inspiring of all his works of art, inextricably bound to the Faberge name and legend. They are also considered as the last great commissioned series of objects of art. You'll love the elegance of this purple-hued, Royal Easter egg. A graceful detachable display stand comes with this beauty. Fashioned from fine pewter and hand enameled by our skilled artisans. 1906 The Swan Faberge Egg Faberge Eggs have a remarkable story and while the original Faberge eggs are virtually priceless, extraordinary re-creations of Carl Faberge?s works are not only fabulous to look at but wonderful to own and collect. You ask the question, ?how much would an original Carl Faberge egg cost in today?s market?. Here?s a story that will give you that answer: Los Angeles Times: ?A Faberge egg found at a flea market by a scrap-metal dealer who initially didn't realize the value of what he had discovered will be on public view for the first time in more than a century, according to a British art and antiques dealer. The egg, thought to have been made in the late 19th century for Russian royalty, was purchased years ago at a U.S. flea market for just $14,000, said the antiques dealer, Wartski. The buyer was interested in the item for its gold content but later suspected the piece might be even more valuable. The egg was later sold to a private collector. The identities of the buyer and seller haven't been revealed. Wartski didn't disclose how much was paid for the egg, but some estimates put its value as high as $33 million. It will be on display at Wartski in London from April 14 to 17.? The first Faberge egg was crafted for Tsar Alexander III, who had decided to give his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, an Easter egg in 1885, possibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their betrothal. Although there is no official record of the Tsar's inspiration for it, many believe that he was moved by an egg owned by the Empress?s aunt, Princess Vilhelmine Marie of Denmark, which had captivated Maria?s imagination in her childhood and of which the Tsar was well aware. Known as the Hen Egg, the very first Faberge egg is crafted from a foundation of gold. Its opaque white enameled "shell" opens to reveal a matte yellow-gold yolk. This in turn opens to reveal a multicolored gold hen that also opens. The hen contained a minute diamond replica of the imperial crown from which a small ruby pendant was suspended, but these last two elements have been lost.[2] Maria was so delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Faberge a "goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown" and commissioned another egg the next year. After that, Peter Carl Faberge was apparently given complete freedom for the design of future imperial Easter eggs, and their designs became more elaborate. According to Faberge family lore, not even the Tsar knew what form they would take?the only requirements were that each contain a surprise, and that each be unique. Once Faberge had approved an initial design, the work was carried out by a team of craftsmen, among them Michael Perkhin, Henrik Wigstrom and Erik August Kollin.[citation needed] After Alexander III's death on 1 November 1894, his son, Nicholas II, presented a Faberge egg to both his wife, Alexandra Fedorovna, and his mother, the Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna. Records have shown that of the 50 imperial Easter eggs, 20 were given to the former and 30 to the latter. Eggs were made each year except 1904 and 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War.[3] The imperial eggs enjoyed great fame, and Faberge was commissioned to make similar eggs for a few private clients, including the Duchess of Marlborough, the Rothschild family and the Yusupovs. Faberge was also commissioned to make twelve eggs for the industrialist Alexander Kelch, though only seven appear to have been completed.[1] Following the revolution and the nationalization of the Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg by the bolsheviks in 1918, the Faberge family left Russia. The Faberge trademark has since been sold several times and several companies have retailed egg-related merchandise using the Faberge name. The Victor Mayer jewelry company produced limited edition heirloom quality Faberge eggs authorized under Unilever's license from 1998 to 2009. The trademark is now owned by Faberge Limited, which makes egg-themed jewellery.[4] In 2015 the owners of this trademark announced the creation of a new "Faberge" egg, one styled by them as belonging to the "Imperial Class" of eggs and therefore the first Imperial-Class egg in 100 years: the Faberge Pearl egg is to be sold in Qatar following a five-day exhibition some time

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Wooden Spanish Galleon Model 34" Ship

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 507)      

Fully assembled fine tall ship model of a Spanish galleon. accurate scale model perfectly sized for a shelf of mantle. Handcrafted wooden hull & masts. 15 hand-sewn white sail cloths with embroidered cross &eagle. High quality woods of bird, cherry, rosewood & black walnut. Metal identification plate. 30" L X8" W X25" H.
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1.74cts Emerald Step-Cut Bianco Diamond 6AAAAAA Loose

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 507)      

Size: 8x6mm Cut: Emerald Step-Cut Type: Bianco Diamond Color: White/Clear Quality: 6AAAAAA ?Category: Loose Gemstone This Bianco diamond is ready to be mounted as a ring or pendant. Bianco ... is a trademark that many consider to be synonymous with "the best of the best." Bianco-Diamonds ... are not to be confused with a Zircon, with Moissanite by Charles Colvard , simulated Moissanite , simulated Cubic Zirconia or a Crystal. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones ... and Bianco-Diamonds ... are unique man-made, hand-cut, creations that have been hand selected for their beauty, comparable to the finest geologically mined gemstones. Bianco stones have extraordinary properties - specific gravity between 5.6 and 6.0 (1.6 times that of an uncut diamond), a high refractive index at 2.15?2.18, a dispersion of 0.058?0.066 using the same grading scale as a geological carbon diamond. White diamonds fall within a color chart of colorless A-C, near colorless-F, faint yellow G-N up to "SZ" which is yellow. This stone, if graded using a geological diamond grading system, would be classified as VVSI-E , virtually flawless. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones ... have been purchased, for over three decades by the sophisticated, elite, and celebrity buyers. Before you buy, learn more about Bianco gemstones at: www.bianco-diamonds.com
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USS Constitution Model Ship in a Glass Bottle 11"

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USS Constitution Model Ship in a Glass Bottle 11" FULLY ASSEMBLED ? READY FOR IMMEDIATE DISPLAY This is not a Ship-in-a-Bottle kit... The ship in a bottle is one of the classic items of nautical decor, as much fun and mystery as it is remarkable craftsmanship....Now you can enjoy an adorable ship in a bottle for yourself or give one as a gift to friends, family, clients or co-workers.... 11? Long x 4? Wide x 5? High Arrives fully assembled...with all sails mounted --- This is not a ship in a bottle kit! Real glass bottle...with a classic style Handcrafted wooden hull and masts Cork stopper...and melted wax with an anchor impression seal the bottle Metal nameplate...on wooden base identifies the ship as the USS Constitution
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Baroque Chocolate Pearl Necklace18" 14k gold clasp

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 507)      

Shape: Baroque Color :chocolate 14k GP Clasp Size:12-13mm - Akoya pearls are currently farmed in Japan, China and to a lesser extent, Vietnam, Thailand and Australia. The vast majority of the world's akoya pearls are produced in Japan, which is the undisputed akoya pearl producing center of the world. China was once a genuine contender, but mother nature all but destroyed the Chinese akoya industry in 2007. The akoya pearl is a saltwater cultured pearl from the akoya oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii). Because akoya are the most abundant type of saltwater pearl with the longest cultured history, information on akoyas is abundant! Akoya are considered to be the classic pearl used for necklaces and other pearl jewelry, with perfect round shapes, bright mirror-like luster and neutral colors, akoya pearls are favored by most retailers and consumers as the classic pearl choice. Unlike their freshwater cousins, akoya pearl oysters rarely produce more than two pearls per harvest. The oysters are nucleated with a bead composed of mother-of-pearl and a small piece of mantle tissue. This bead becomes the nucleus of the pearl and is the reason akoya pearls are more often perfectly round. This shape, combined with the high-luster found on top-quality akoya pearls, and their relative rarity compared to freshwater pearls, give akoya pearls a higher perceived value. ... An interesting piece of akoya pearl trivia is that the akoya oyster is the smallest commercially farmed, pearl-producing oyster. An average akoya pearl is only 7 mm, while an average South Sea pearl is in the 12 mm range. Akoya pearls are currently being harvested in sizes from as small as 1 mm up to the very rare 10-11 mm. Akoya pearls are inherently round, although every harvest produces a percentage of baroque and keshi pearls, which tend to have the bright luster and shine common to the akoya, but a shape and look reminiscent of a freshwater or baroque South Sea. Akoya pearls, unless color-treated, have neutral colors and overtones. Most pearls are white to grey, with pink, green, or silver overtones. Occasionally, akoya pearls are blue with silver and pink overtones, but these colors are extremely rare.... 9752-030718-EB-80826
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Parlor Scene With Harp Oil Painting

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 507)      

Student of Vittoria Reggianini ( Italian, 1858 - 1938 ) parlor scene. The artist of the original work was best known for genre subjects depicting the life of elegant ladies & gentlemen of the 18th Century. Oil oncanvas. 22" X 33".
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Greek Coin - 10 Drachmai - Au Lustre - Science's 1st Atomic Theory

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 507)      

Certified Greek Coin in excellent to mint condition.......Composition: Copper-Nickel Certification ...1988: 25 mm - 9281-021918-EB-70266
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Roman Pottery Oil Lamp - Geometric Motif

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 507)      

Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A small mold-made terracotta vessel with a base comprised of two concentric rings and a raised dot in the center, smooth rounded bottom section with a raised geometric motif, dual raised lateral lines running parallel to each other underneath a small flared wick spout, a raised ring encompassing a large fill hole, and a miniscule thumb rest comprised of several raised geometric shapes. Four fishbone-style designs grace either side of the fill hole, and a large disc-shaped floral design is stamped in between the fill hole and wick spout. Size: 3.125" L x 2.125" W x 1.25" H (7.9 cm x 5.4 cm x 3.2 cm)
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19thc Ornate Brass & Cut Glass Inkwell

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 507)      

Cut glass inkwell, set in elaborate matching brass base with cherubs & vine decoration. Ornate brass lid desk accessory with multiple layer acanthus embellishments. 6 1/2" X 6 1/2" X 4 1/2" H. * The lid's hinge is no
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1897 Coronation Faberge Egg 7"

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 507)      

1897 Coronation Faberge Egg The egg is made from metal with translucent lime yellow enamel on a guilloche field of starbursts and is about the cloth-of-gold robe worn by ...morethe Tsarina at her Coronation. Adorned with clear crystals and high-polished enamel with golden trim. It is trellised with bands of greenish gold laurel leaves mounted at each intersection by a gold Imperial double-headed eagle painted opaque black. This pattern was also drawn from the Coronation robe worn by the Empress. The top opens on a hinge and has a magnetic closure to keep the box securely shut. Fitted inside is a precise replica, less than 3 inches long, of the Eighteenth-century Imperial coach that carried the Tsarina Alexandra to her coronation at Moscow's Uspensky Cathedral. The red color of the original coach was recreated using strawberry colored translucent enamel of the interior was also reproduced in enamels. The coach is surmounted by the Imperial Crown in a crystal. The miniature is complete with moving wheels, opening roof. The piece comes in a beautiful gift box. Faberge Eggs have a remarkable story and while the original Faberge eggs are virtually priceless, extraordinary re-creations of Carl Faberge?s works are not only fabulous to look at but wonderful to own and collect. You ask the question, ?how much would an original Carl Faberge egg cost in today?s market?. Here?s a story that will give you that answer: Los Angeles Times: ?A Faberge egg found at a flea market by a scrap-metal dealer who initially didn't realize the value of what he had discovered will be on public view for the first time in more than a century, according to a British art and antiques dealer. The egg, thought to have been made in the late 19th century for Russian royalty, was purchased years ago at a U.S. flea market for just $14,000, said the antiques dealer, Wartski. The buyer was interested in the item for its gold content but later suspected the piece might be even more valuable. The egg was later sold to a private collector. The identities of the buyer and seller haven't been revealed. Wartski didn't disclose how much was paid for the egg, but some estimates put its value as high as $33 million. It will be on display at Wartski in London from April 14 to 17.? The first Faberge egg was crafted for Tsar Alexander III, who had decided to give his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, an Easter egg in 1885, possibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their betrothal. Although there is no official record of the Tsar's inspiration for it, many believe that he was moved by an egg owned by the Empress?s aunt, Princess Vilhelmine Marie of Denmark, which had captivated Maria?s imagination in her childhood and of which the Tsar was well aware. Known as the Hen Egg, the very first Faberge egg is crafted from a foundation of gold. Its opaque white enameled "shell" opens to reveal a matte yellow-gold yolk. This in turn opens to reveal a multicolored gold hen that also opens. The hen contained a minute diamond replica of the imperial crown from which a small ruby pendant was suspended, but these last two elements have been lost.[2] Maria was so delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Faberge a "goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown" and commissioned another egg the next year. After that, Peter Carl Faberge was apparently given complete freedom for the design of future imperial Easter eggs, and their designs became more elaborate. According to Faberge family lore, not even the Tsar knew what form they would take?the only requirements were that each contain a surprise, and that each be unique. Once Faberge had approved an initial design, the work was carried out by a team of craftsmen, among them Michael Perkhin, Henrik Wigstrom and Erik August Kollin.[citation needed] After Alexander III's death on 1 November 1894, his son, Nicholas II, presented a Faberge egg to both his wife, Alexandra Fedorovna, and his mother, the Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna. Records have shown that of the 50 imperial Easter eggs, 20 were given to the former and 30 to the latter. Eggs were made each year except 1904 and 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War.[3] The imperial eggs enjoyed great fame, and Faberge was commissioned to make similar eggs for a few private clients, including the Duchess of Marlborough, the Rothschild family and the Yusupovs. Faberge was also commissioned to make twelve eggs for the industrialist Alexander Kelch, though only seven appear to have been completed.[1] Following the revolution and the nationalization of the Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg by the bolsheviks in 1918, the Faberge family left Russia. The Faberge trademark has since been sold several times and several companies have retailed egg-related merchandise using the Faberge name. The Victor Mayer jewelry company produced limited edition heirloom quality Faberge eggs authorized under Unilever's license from 1998 to 2009. The trademark is now owned by Faberge Limited, wh

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6.3 C 16.1x10.6 Mm Natural Light Blue Aquamarine Pear Cut

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Clarity: Very Slightly Inclusion Transparency: Transparent Color: Light Blue Cut Grade: Very Good Shape: Pear Country Of Origin: Madagascar Depth: 7.5 Mm Country/region Of Manufacture: India Length: 16.1 Mm Width: 10.6 Mm Gem Type: Aquamarine Total Carat Weight (tcw): 6.3 Ct Natural/lab-created: Natural Luster: Pearly - 10331-050218-EB-11603
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Original Anna Gusarova Russian Artist Plein Air Painting. This painting is one of a series we have

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 507)      

Impressionism oil painting green forest Plein Air Sunny Small Trees Landscape Listed By: Artist Painting Surface: Oil on canvas Medium: Oil Original/Reproduction: Original Subject: Landscape Signed...: Signed Style: Impressionism Main Color: Green Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Originality: Original Height (Inches): 19,5 Artist: Anna Gusarova Width (Inches): 15,5 Date of Creation: 2017
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3ct Heart Cut BIANCO Diamond

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 507)      

This Bianco diamond is ready to be mounted as a ring or pendant. Bianco... is a trademark that many consider to be synonymous with "the best of the best." Bianco-Diamonds... are not to be confused with a Zircon, with Moissanite by Charles Colvard, simulated Moissanite, simulated Cubic Zirconia or a Crystal. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones... and Bianco-Diamonds... are unique man-made, hand-cut, creations that have been hand selected for their beauty, comparable to the finest geologically mined gemstones. Bianco stones have extraordinary properties - specific gravity between 5.6 and 6.0 (1.6 times that of an uncut diamond), a high refractive index at 2.15?2.18, a dispersion of 0.058?0.066 using the same grading scale as a geological carbon diamond. White diamonds fall within a color chart of colorless A-C, near colorless-F, faint yellow G-N up to "SZ" which is yellow. This stone, if graded using a geological diamond grading system, would be classified as VVSI-E, virtually flawless. At your request, your gem comes with a certificate of authenticity and lifetime guarantee from breaking or chipping. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones... have been purchased, for over three decades by the sophisticated, elite, and celebrity buyers. Before you buy, learn more about Bianco gemstones at: www.bianco-diamonds.com
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12-13mm Natural South Sea Chocolate Pearls 18" Necklace

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Large size 12-13mm...natural...South Sea chocolate pearls 18" necklace with 14kt gold clasp.... Their large size, limited culturing area, and extended growth period all combine to make South Sea pearls the rarest of all pearl types. Found in colors ranging from optic white to a deep, honey gold, these pearls are prized by collectors and designers alike. The luster of South Seas pearls, whether white or golden, is soft and luxurious. Only a small percentage of South Seas are spherical and as such, full strands of matched pearls are extremely rare ... South Sea pearls are generally much larger than other pearl types and have a unique luster quality ? a soft reflection due to the large aragonite platelets that make up the pearl. They also have the thickest average nacre of all cultured pearls. These factors make South Seas both distinctive and valuable. South Sea pearls have the highest value and command the highest prices of all types of pearls. As with other saltwater oysters, the South Sea pearl oyster is bead-nucleated. However, the growth period is approximately 2-4 years, unlike the akoya pearls, which develop in less than half that time. Being a delicate organism, this type of pearl oyster is particularly susceptible to disease and stress, which is one reason why the culturing area for South Seas pearls is quite limited. Attempts to expand South Sea pearl farming have met with little success because the oysters do not thrive outside their native, natural environment. White South Sea pearls generally retain the highest value of all pearl types. Because of their scarcity and unusually large size range, they command much higher prices. Depending on the quality, shape, and size of a Golden South Sea strand, those prices can be well up into the thousands of dollars, with prices for the White South Seas going even higher. It is quite common for the retail prices of fine quality South Sea necklaces to be in the range of $10,000 to even $300,000 and more. The baroque shapes are often used individually in unique jewelry pieces which can make them more affordable while still showcasing their natural beauty. 9753-030718-EB-91431
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Guaranteed Original Pre-Columbian figurine.

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Ceramic. 8" H X 4.5" W. Because it has a repair to the head, it is being sold a a fabulous price. ...
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Vintage Pewter Saucier Gravy Boat Pitcher

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Mid century vintage saucier, made by Brewster Pewter, International Silver Company, Meridian Connecticut. Stamped on bottom "Brewster Pewter 4545". 8" L X 4 3/4" H.
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Beautiful, Vintage French Tapestry Wall Hanging 50x95cm

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Vintage French Beautiful Tapestry Wall Hanging 50x95cm Product: Tapestries,...Multi-Coloured French
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Mid 1800's Zouave Military Uniform, a design copied by both the North and South, during the Civil

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 507)      

Wool Tunic, field jacket from the mid 19th Century. German Zouave. Black with red wool & gold threaded braid with 92 gold gilt buttons. Inside sleeve marked with the name Zwickau ( Germany ) & the other sleevestamped with the # 1. In very good condition with the exception of a few moth bites to the collar. Very displayable.
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Exraordinary Painting by a follower and Student of Gervex, whose works are virtually priceless.

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 507)      

Student of Henri Gervex. A study of the painting "Rolla" by Henri Gervex. The original was displayed for only a short time at the Salon in Paris before being removed for its display of immorality. inauguration of the Salon,...Rolla...was brutally excluded from the event by the Beaux-Arts administration. Yet, Henri Gervex was a renowned painter. Aged only 26, he had already been awarded a medal at the Salon, which in theory made him an "outsider" in terms of competition and therefore dispensed from the deliberations of the jury in charge of choosing the artworks exhibited. This time, the authorities decided otherwise as they judged the scene to be "immoral". Gervex found his inspiration in a long poem by Alfred de Musset (1810-1857), published in 1833. The text recounts the destiny of a young bourgeois, Jacques Rolla, falling into a life of idleness and debauchery. He meets with Marie, a teenager who found in prostitution an escape from misery. Rolla is seen here ruined, standing by the window, his eyes turned to the girl sleeping. He is about to commit suicide by poison. If the scene was judged indecent, it was not because of Marie's nudity, which in no way differs from the canonic nudes of the time. The attention of contemporaries rather turned to the still life constituted by a gown, a garter, and a hastily undone corset covered with a top hat. Gervex might have been advised by Degas to put "a corset on the floor" so that the spectator may know this woman "is not a model". Indeed, this disposition and the nature of the clothes clearly indicate Marie's consent and her status as a prostitute. Moreover, the walking stick emerging from the garments acts as a metaphor for sexual intercourse. After its exclusion from the Salon,...Rolla...was exhibited for three months in the gallery of a Parisian art dealer. The scandal, largely echoed by newspapers, attracted large crowds. Many years later, in interviews published in 1924, Gervex recalled the pleasure he had in seeing the "uninterrupted procession of visitors", although it is unknown whether he had anticipated the reaction of the authorities and willingly provoked the scandal.
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1898 Lilies of the Valley Faberge Egg 8"

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1898 Lilies of the Valley Faberge Egg Peter Carl Faberge is the world's most famous jeweler who created eternally original pieces of art. The series of Easter eggs create...mored by Faberge for the Russian Imperial family, from 1885 through to 1916, is regarded as the greatest and most enduring achievement. The Faberge Easter eggs are certainly the most celebrated and inspiring of all his works of art, inextricably bound to the Faberge name and legend. They are also considered as the last great commissioned series of objects of art. Lilies of the Valley Egg by Faberge contains hidden photo frame with magnet mechanism. Faberge Eggs have a remarkable story and while the original Faberge eggs are virtually priceless, extraordinary re-creations of Carl Faberge?s works are not only fabulous to look at but wonderful to own and collect. You ask the question, ?how much would an original Carl Faberge egg cost in today?s market?. Here?s a story that will give you that answer: Los Angeles Times: ?A Faberge egg found at a flea market by a scrap-metal dealer who initially didn't realize the value of what he had discovered will be on public view for the first time in more than a century, according to a British art and antiques dealer. The egg, thought to have been made in the late 19th century for Russian royalty, was purchased years ago at a U.S. flea market for just $14,000, said the antiques dealer, Wartski. The buyer was interested in the item for its gold content but later suspected the piece might be even more valuable. The egg was later sold to a private collector. The identities of the buyer and seller haven't been revealed. Wartski didn't disclose how much was paid for the egg, but some estimates put its value as high as $33 million. It will be on display at Wartski in London from April 14 to 17.? The first Faberge egg was crafted for Tsar Alexander III, who had decided to give his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, an Easter egg in 1885, possibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their betrothal. Although there is no official record of the Tsar's inspiration for it, many believe that he was moved by an egg owned by the Empress?s aunt, Princess Vilhelmine Marie of Denmark, which had captivated Maria?s imagination in her childhood and of which the Tsar was well aware. Known as the Hen Egg, the very first Faberge egg is crafted from a foundation of gold. Its opaque white enameled "shell" opens to reveal a matte yellow-gold yolk. This in turn opens to reveal a multicolored gold hen that also opens. The hen contained a minute diamond replica of the imperial crown from which a small ruby pendant was suspended, but these last two elements have been lost.[2] Maria was so delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Faberge a "goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown" and commissioned another egg the next year. After that, Peter Carl Faberge was apparently given complete freedom for the design of future imperial Easter eggs, and their designs became more elaborate. According to Faberge family lore, not even the Tsar knew what form they would take?the only requirements were that each contain a surprise, and that each be unique. Once Faberge had approved an initial design, the work was carried out by a team of craftsmen, among them Michael Perkhin, Henrik Wigstrom and Erik August Kollin.[citation needed] After Alexander III's death on 1 November 1894, his son, Nicholas II, presented a Faberge egg to both his wife, Alexandra Fedorovna, and his mother, the Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna. Records have shown that of the 50 imperial Easter eggs, 20 were given to the former and 30 to the latter. Eggs were made each year except 1904 and 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War.[3] The imperial eggs enjoyed great fame, and Faberge was commissioned to make similar eggs for a few private clients, including the Duchess of Marlborough, the Rothschild family and the Yusupovs. Faberge was also commissioned to make twelve eggs for the industrialist Alexander Kelch, though only seven appear to have been completed.[1] Following the revolution and the nationalization of the Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg by the bolsheviks in 1918, the Faberge family left Russia. The Faberge trademark has since been sold several times and several companies have retailed egg-related merchandise using the Faberge name. The Victor Mayer jewelry company produced limited edition heirloom quality Faberge eggs authorized under Unilever's license from 1998 to 2009. The trademark is now owned by Faberge Limited, which makes egg-themed jewellery.[4] In 2015 the owners of this trademark announced the creation of a new "Faberge" egg, one styled by them as belonging to the "Imperial Class" of eggs and therefore the first Imperial-Class egg in 100 years: the Faberge Pearl egg is to be sold in Qatar following a five-day exhibition some time in 2017. A spokesperson for the brand said it expected the egg to fetch at least two million US dollars, possibly much mo

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Fine Graduated Aaa White 4.5-9mm Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 14k Gold

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Item Condition Brand New Pearl Color Natural, not Dyed Pearl Shape Round Pearl Luster Aaa+ Pearl Diameter 4.5-9mm Pearl Type Genuine Pearls, not Fake Or Shell Pearls Clasp, metal 14k/20 Package Small Bag Strand Length 17" Including Clasp Stringing Double Knotted Fine Silk Thread.the Necklace, Bracelet Is Professionally Hand Knotted By Double Silk Threads Between Each Pearl. - 10292-050118-EB-48508
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Wooden United States Coast Guard USCG Eagle Model Ship 15''

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Inspired by the USCG Eagle, one of only two active commissioned sailing ships operating in American military service, this adorable tall ship model cutter rests easily upon any shelf or desk. Add a touch of nautical history and patriotic pride to the decor of any room with this enchanting USCG Eagle model. Arrives fully assembled with all sails mounted Handcrafted wooden hull and masts High quality woods include cherry, birch, maple and rosewood 20 handsewn white cloth sails Metal nameplate on wooden base identifies the ship as the Eagle
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3ct Princess Cut BIANCO Diamond

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This Bianco diamond is ready to be mounted as a ring or pendant. Bianco... is a trademark that many consider to be synonymous with "the best of the best." Bianco-Diamonds... are not to be confused with a Zircon, with Moissanite by Charles Colvard, simulated Moissanite, simulated Cubic Zirconia or a Crystal. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones... and Bianco-Diamonds... are unique man-made, hand-cut, creations that have been hand selected for their beauty, comparable to the finest geologically mined gemstones. Bianco stones have extraordinary properties - specific gravity between 5.6 and 6.0 (1.6 times that of an uncut diamond), a high refractive index at 2.15?2.18, a dispersion of 0.058?0.066 using the same grading scale as a geological carbon diamond. White diamonds fall within a color chart of colorless A-C, near colorless-F, faint yellow G-N up to "SZ" which is yellow. This stone, if graded using a geological diamond grading system, would be classified as VVSI-E, virtually flawless. At your request, your gem comes with a certificate of authenticity and lifetime guarantee from breaking or chipping. Bianco-Creation-Gemstones... have been purchased, for over three decades by the sophisticated, elite, and celebrity buyers. Before you buy, learn more about Bianco gemstones at: www.bianco-diamonds.com
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RMS Mauretania Limited Model Cruise Ship 40"

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RMS Mauretania Limited Model Cruise Ship 40" SOLD FULLY ASSEMBLED Ready for Immediate Display - Not a Model Ship kit... Museum-quality craftsmanship, and devoted attention to the finest of details combine to produce an exquisite model cruise ship, the...RMSMauretania....This is a replica that truly evokes the grand trans-Atlantic ocean liners in their heyday....Shining like beacons of luxury and opulence, the limited edition scale replica of the...RMS...Mauretania...cruise ship will draw you back to this bygone era of elegance and grandeur. 40" Long x 4.5" Wide x 16" High (1:236 scale) Sold fully assembled...- this is not a RMS Mauretania model ship kit Museum Quality...features not available in other models or any kit Paint colors precisely matched to those of the RMS Mauretania All windows and portholes exactly sized and positioned according to the original construction plans Historically accurate design and detailing of superstructure and hull Open promenade decks visible through superstructure windows Precise superstructure design and detailing Quadruple propeller design and accurate anchors Metal trussed crane booms with twin cables and pulleys on cargo hooks Lattice grating on ducts and vents Finely-crafted wire maintenance ladders ascend smokestacks Built from highest quality woods...including cherry, birch, maple and rosewood Meticulous painting...to accurately match the actual RMS Mauretania Amazing Details, including: Lifeboats hung from launching davits Rigging and stay-lines on all masts and smokestacks Delicate four-wire metal railings on forecastle, aftcastle and atop superstructure All ladders, staircases and handrails produced from delicate metal wire Clear panes in all deckhouse windows Numerous deck objects and features include deck cleats, vent shafts, lattice grates, miniature benches and more ...
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50 Inches 8-9mm Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace

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50 Inches Long 8-9mm Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace Size:8-9mm Quantily:1pcs Length:50inch Clasp:18kgp Clasp - 9690-030518-EB-28381
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