Collection: Objet D'art (Collectables)
In French, object d'art means "art object", and can be used literally to refer to any piece of artwork. Small decorative or collectible pieces are often referred to as objets d'art, particularly those that possess genuine artistic worth.
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A beautifully detailed miniature French Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour) decoration, crafted in silver with gold plating and exquisite colourful enamel work!
Regular price R 895.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 895.00 ZAR -
Antique Victorian era unset shield-shaped Banded Agate, beautifully polished with the most incredible natural layers of black, white, grey and warm brown.
Regular price R 495.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 495.00 ZAR -
An incredible hand-knapped quartz arrowhead / projectile point, acquired as a Native American archaeological find from the western Appalachian region of North Carolina, USA.
Regular price R 425.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 425.00 ZAR -
Now THIS is a fabulous desk accessory! A beautifully crafted vintage sterling silver letter opener, designed in the wonderfully dramatic form of a slender dagger or ceremonial sword.
Regular price R 895.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 895.00 ZAR -
Now THIS is a special find! Dating to approximately the late 19th / early 20th century, c.1880–1910, this wonderful antique Tibetan Ga’u (Gau) portable prayer box / reliquary shrine is beautifully handcrafted from silver and copper.
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A wonderfully colourful vintage collection of seven miniature Chinese-deity and auspicious figure carvings, each individually hand-carved from a different natural gemstone.
Regular price R 995.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perR 1,295.00 ZARSale price R 995.00 ZARSale -
A wonderfully refined 19th-century hand-carved Japanese ivory sculpture, depicting a graceful Bijin (meaning "beautiful woman") elegantly dressed in flowing traditional robes and delicately holding an uchiwa (rigid ceremonial fan).
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A magnificent Chinese cloisonné enamel and carved cinnabar circular box and lid, beautifully decorated with a tranquil riverside landscape depicting a lone scholar crossing the water toward towering mountains and a secluded pavilion.
Regular price R 795.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 795.00 ZAR -
Some antiques are simply functional... while others tell the story of centuries gone by. This extremely rare and generously proportioned 18th-century gilt-tooled leather campaign box is one such survivor!
Regular price R 1,985.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 1,985.00 ZAR -
This rare 19th-century Chinese snuff bottle has been expertly crafted from striking marbled glass designed to imitate natural banded agate, a highly prized material in traditional Chinese decorative arts.
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A truly elegant survivor from the golden age of travel, this beautiful antique French carriage clock captures all the refinement and sophistication that made these timepieces so highly sought after during the Victorian era.
Regular price R 1,995.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 1,995.00 ZAR -
A truly breathtaking survivor from the Victorian Grand Tour era, this magnificent antique French bronze casket dates to around the mid-19th century and embodies the romance, elegance, and refinement that collectors dream of finding.
Regular price R 2,995.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perR 3,985.00 ZARSale price R 2,995.00 ZARSale -
A wonderfully romantic survivor of the Victorian Gothic Revival period, this remarkable antique bronze casket is modelled as a medieval knight's tomb — the sort of treasure that instantly captures the imagination.
Regular price R 1,695.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perR 2,195.00 ZARSale price R 1,695.00 ZARSale -
A charming vintage .800 silver pastry tongs, richly decorated in the romantic Art Nouveau style.
Regular price R 895.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 895.00 ZAR -
A true treasure steeped in fraternal history – this is a Silver-plated Permanent Steward’s Jewel of the Royal Masonic Hospital, awarded to Bro. J.H. Kenshole No. 7389.
Regular price R 395.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 395.00 ZAR -
Marvelous antique Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) chatelaine sewing needle case, exquisitely handcrafted in low-grade silver. This piece is both practical and symbolic – a glimpse into the artistry of everyday life in old China.
Regular price R 1,795.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price / perSale price R 1,795.00 ZAR