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Hercules and Achelous, Master of the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian Austrian, Ivory, probably Austrian — Hercules and Achelous
Master of the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
probably mid-17th century

Mantel clock with musical movement, Jean-Baptiste-André Furet French, Case: gilded and lacquered bronze and marble; Movement (in bust): brass and steel with enameled hour and minute chapter rings (in head); Miniature organ with pipes and bellows (in base): brass, steel, and leather, French, Paris — Mantel clock with musical movement
Jean-Baptiste-André Furet
ca. 1784

Louis XV (1710–1774), Jean-Baptiste Nini Italian, Medallion: cast terracotta (terre de Chaumont); frame: gilt wood, French, Chaumont-sur-Loire — Louis XV (1710–1774)
Jean-Baptiste Nini
1770

Madonna and Child, Alessandro Algardi Italian, Ivory, probably French — Madonna and Child
Alessandro Algardi
probably mid-17th century

Catherine II (Catherine the Great), Walrus ivory, Russian, Kholmogory — Catherine II (Catherine the Great)
Russian, Kholmogory
late 18th–early 19th century

Peter the Great, Walrus ivory, Russian, Kholmogory — Peter the Great
Russian, Kholmogory
late 18th–early 19th century

Nécessaire (one of a pair), John Barbot British, Gold, agate, rubies, diamonds, silver, wood carcass, silk velvet, miror glass; enamel miniature; glass, enamel, topaz; movement: gilded brass, steel, enamel face; shagreen on wood with gold piqué ornament and gilt-brass mounts, British, London — Nécessaire (one of a pair)
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1760

Miniature secretary incorporating a watch, James Cox British, Case: agate, with gold mounts, gilded brass, pearls, and paste jewels set in silver; Dial: white enamel; Movement: wheel balance and cock set with paste jewels, British, London — Miniature secretary incorporating a watch
James Cox
ca. 1766–72

Miniature waiter, John Le Sage British, Silver, British, London — Miniature waiter
John Le Sage
1744

Infant Christ, Ivory, seed pearls, silk, metal thread, lace, parchment, wood and glass, Southern German — Infant Christ
Southern German
mid-18th century

Miniature coffeepot, David Clayton British, Silver, cane, British, London — Miniature coffeepot
David Clayton
18th century

Miniature chocolate pot, David Clayton British, Silver, wood, British, London — Miniature chocolate pot
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature tea caddy, David Clayton British, Silver, British, London — Miniature tea caddy
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature caster with cover, David Clayton British, Silver, glass, British, London — Miniature caster with cover
David Clayton
1720–23

Miniature bottle with cover, David Clayton British, Silver, glass, British, London — Miniature bottle with cover
David Clayton
1720–23

Miniature bottle with cover, David Clayton British, Silver, glass, British, London — Miniature bottle with cover
David Clayton
18th century

Miniature longcase clock with calendar, Daniel Quare British, Case: walnut and oak veneered with walnut and figured walnut; Dial: gilded and silvered brass; Movement: gilded brass, steel, British, London — Miniature longcase clock with calendar
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1720–25

The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, Ivory, partly gilded and polychromed; halo: silver; eyes: glass, Hispano-Philippine — The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
Hispano-Philippine
18th century

Albertine, Baronne de Nivenheim, Jean-Baptiste Nini Italian, Medallion: cast terracotta (terre de Chaumont); frame: gilt wood, French, Chaumont-sur-Loire — Albertine, Baronne de Nivenheim
Jean-Baptiste Nini
1768

Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780), Jean-Baptiste Nini Italian, Medallion: cast terracotta (terre de Chaumont); frame: gilt wood, French, Chaumont-sur-Loire — Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780)
Jean-Baptiste Nini
1769

Putto on a Dolphin, Gérard van Opstal Flemish, Ivory, French, Paris — Putto on a Dolphin
Gérard van Opstal
mid-17th century

Miniature kettle and stand, John Le Sage British, Silver, wood, cane, British, London — Miniature kettle and stand
John Le Sage
ca. 1740

Miniature cream jug, John Le Sage British, Silver, British, London — Miniature cream jug
John Le Sage
18th century

Miniature tea caddy, John Le Sage British, Silver, British, London — Miniature tea caddy
John Le Sage
ca. 1725

Miniature waiter, John Le Sage British, Silver, British, London — Miniature waiter
John Le Sage
1739/40

Miniature porringer, P. H., London, Silver, British, London — Miniature porringer
P. H., London
1690–91

Miniature chamberstick, David Clayton British, Silver, British, London — Miniature chamberstick
David Clayton
18th century

Miniature warming pan, David Clayton British, Silver, wood, British, London — Miniature warming pan
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature saucepan, David Clayton British, Silver, ebony, British, London — Miniature saucepan
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature pipkin, David Clayton British, Silver, ebony, British, London — Miniature pipkin
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature taperstick (one of a pair), David Clayton British, Silver, British, London — Miniature taperstick (one of a pair)
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature teapot with cover, David Clayton British, Silver, British, London — Miniature teapot with cover
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature coffeepot with cover, David Clayton British, Silver, wood, British, London — Miniature coffeepot with cover
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Lucretia, Boxwood, German — Lucretia
German
possibly 17th century

Miniature waiter, John Le Sage British, Silver, British, London — Miniature waiter
John Le Sage
ca. 1740

Miniature urn with cover, A. L. & W. L., Silver, probably British, London — Miniature urn with cover
A. L. & W. L.
ca. 1780

Miniature mug, B M British, Silver, British, London — Miniature mug
B M
1683/84

Miniature tea caddy, David Clayton British, Silver, British, London — Miniature tea caddy
David Clayton
ca. 1720–30

Miniature cruet stand, David Clayton British, Silver, glass, British, London — Miniature cruet stand
David Clayton
1720–23

Miniature caster with cover, David Clayton British, Silver, glass, British, London — Miniature caster with cover
David Clayton
1720–23