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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What a fabulous piece of history! Dating 1780, this iconic Maria Theresa Thaler is struck in substantial .833 silver, weighing approximately 28 grams and measuring 40 mm across.
Regular price R 695.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
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 per -
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).
Regular price R 895.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
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 per -
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 per -
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.
Regular price R 1,095.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price per -
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 per -
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 per -
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.
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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 per -
Timeless Treasure: Vintage Sterling Silver Miniature Desk Clock with Marcasites.
Regular price R 1,389.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 1,985.00 ZARSale price R 1,389.00 ZARSale -
A Token of Gratitude – Vintage Halcyon Days Enamel Box in Original Presentation Case. An exquisite tribute to elegance and English craftsmanship, this vintage Halcyon Days enamel trinket box is a timeless keepsake that embodies refinement and sentiment.
Regular price R 636.00 ZARRegular priceUnit price perR 795.00 ZARSale price R 636.00 ZARSale
