Akiba Antiques to Offer Rare Stainless Steel Table by Ron Seff, Vintage P. Sormani Jewelry Box

The upcoming Akiba Antiques Gavel Gavel! sale will particularly highlight a rare and significant heavy gauge stainless steel dining table with a glass top. The brushed chrome and steel “coronet” dining table displays artist Ron Seff’s contemporary design techniques and Modernist style. The solid steel table base with a distinct finish features a curved composition that can accommodate a glass top up to 96 inches, according to the lot essay. Also notable in this sale is a selection of jewelry and fine watches. Leading these items is an elegant 18-karat gold and diamond evening necklace. The dangling strands of the chain are studded with round and baguette-cut diamonds. 

A vintage P. Sormani jewelry box will come to this November auction as well. Created in 1862, the exotic box is carefully crafted with burl French Thuya wood. The little treasure vault equipped with a brass frame has well-organized drawers, shelves, and a sterling silver frame for the mirror. Marked along the inner lock is “P. Sormani Exposition De Loundres 1862.” Fine vases, antique swords, and a vintage Jaeger LeCoultre brass Atmos clock are also on offer. Visit LiveAuctioneers to view the complete catalog and register to place a bid.