From our sold archives. This monumental solid silver flower bowl was crafted for the household of Emperor Meiji. This rare treasure is emblazoned with the Imperial heraldry of gilded chrysanthemums. Handmade by the revered Miyamoto Shoko firm after they received the Imperial Warrant in 1899, this vessel epitomizes the masterful artistry of these Meiji craftsmen. #antiques #antiquesilver #meiji #imperialsilver #asianantiques #imperial #silver #msrau

These two busts, monumental in both their size and artistry, come from the renowned Italian majolica workshop of the famed Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political and cultural leaders Marquess and Marchioness of Mantua, Francesco II Gonzaga and Isabella d’Este. The portraits achieve remarkable naturalism, and each bust displays elaborate hand-painted decoration. Nineteenth-century majolica is coveted for its intricate motifs and deep saturation of color, both qualities that distinguish these busts. Visit our website for more info. Item No. 31-3838 #antiques #sculpture #majolica #fineart #renaissance #isabelladeste #history #msrau

The incredible aquamarine draped from this necklace captures attention with a vibrant aqua hue that rivals that of the world’s oceans. Weighing approximately 60.00 carats, the gem’s graceful pear shape gives the impression of a drop of water about to drip from its diamond-encrusted platinum setting. The gemstone possesses the deeply saturated Santa Maria blue hue found only in the rarest variety of these stones. Named in honor of Santa Maria de Itabira, the mine in Brazil where they were first discovered, aquamarines that possess this “deep sea” color are highly sought after. Ancient peoples believed anyone who wore aquamarines, especially mariners, would be protected from harm, and it was even thought to help maintain marital bliss. The finest specimens of aquamarine perfectly combine peerless clarity with the prized “ocean blue” color presented in this stunning example. Visit our website for more info. item No. 31-5074 #aquamarine #pendant #statementnecklace #rarejewel #santamariaaquamarine #msrau

From our #soldarchives. This outstanding, ingeniously designed bar brings style to any cocktail party. Also known as a “lawyer’s coffin”, this drinking station outwardly appears to simply be a beautifully crafted side table. Yet, thanks to its brilliant engineering, a hidden bar rises from the center as the top is opened, revealing everything one needs for a quick cocktail. #msrau #antiques #antiquebar #drinkscabinet #antiquefurniture #hiddenfeature #secretbar #lawyerscoffin #uniquebar #antiquecollector #luxuryhomes #luxurydesign #mechanicalfurniture

An incredible rarity of horological and astronomical significance, this stunning planetary clock was crafted by the renowned Parisian clockmaker Zacharie-Nicholas-Amé-Joseph Raingo. Raingo is celebrated as being the most important creator of orrery clocks in the 19th century, and the quality and beauty of the present timepiece is certainly a testament to that fact. Often referred to as an ‘orrery,’ Raingo’s planetary clocks can be more accurately classified as ‘tellurium’ clocks. This is because the mechanism shows more than just the movement of planetary bodies in our solar system; it quite precisely illustrates how day, night and seasons are caused by the movements of the Earth, moon and sun. View more details on our website. Item No. 31-8301. #antiques #orrery #antiqueclock #planetary #tellurium #astronomy #solareclipse #solareclipse2024 #eclipse #solarsystem #astronomicalclock #clockmaker #clockcollector