#VFN-MM134 Child & Child Enamel Silver and Gold Memorial Locket
A delightful, large silver memorial pendant, bearing the flower hallmark of the notable London firm of Child and Child (1880-1916) designed as an enameled oval with black enamel laurel wreath border and finished with a dark purple enamel bow of gold. The center oval is also black enamel with the entwined purple enamel initials JS. The reverse of the pendant is enameled in black with a purple wreath which covers a concealed compartment, on opening it reveals a beautiful arrangement of hair with seed pearls, beneath glass.
It measures 2 x 1 3/8 and weighs 15 dwt (23.3 grams). Hallmarked twice with the Child & Child mark, the condition is very, very good. I wish we knew who JS was, it would have obviously been someone of wealth, as this would have been specifically commissioned and is beautifully wrought.. The enamel is not perfect, there are a few small marks/scratches and nics to the surface of the enamel, but most of these require a glass to be seen. The hair arrangement and the enamel on the reverse is in excellent condition. It was hard to photograph, any white marks are reflections from the lighting.
Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$500.00
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#BJ3589 - Unusual Victorian 18K Stone? Cameo
A quite unusual cameo brooch, depicting I think Aphrodite, Zeus as an eagle and Cupid three generations of Greek gods. Framed in 18K yellow gold with an elaborate Etruscan Revival frame, we have been unable to definitively identify the cameo material it is either hard stone or a very unusual shell. It is translucent, and the white showing on the back is part of the natural material. The brooch measures 1 5/16 x 1 1/16 and it weighs 9.3 grams. In excellent condition, with absolutely no wear, all the bobbles and wirework are intact and there are no chips or cracks to the cameo. Original c clasp, unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 18K. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 875.00
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#VFP-MM132 Romantic 14k Victorian Pearl Gem Double Heart Pin
A gorgeous and so romantic late Victorian pin, featuring two hearts paved in glowing seed pearls and joined at the center by natural gems a ruby, sapphire and diamond, each measuring 2mm. The brooch measures 1 1/16 x 13/16 and is fitted to the back with a chatelaine or watch hook as well as a loop for a pendant bale. It weighs 3.9 dwt (6.0 grams) and the original c clasp has been replaced with a later, marked 10K safety one. The rest of the pin has been professionally tested and is guaranteed 14K. Aside from the replaced clasp, it is in all original, excellent condition, with no replaced pearls or gems or other faults to note. c.. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1200.00
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#VFP-B1949 Victorian 18k Pietra Dura
Floral Brooch
A bouquet of Spring flowers, crafted from delicately shaded stone and mounted in black onyx is the subject of this elegant Victorian pietra dura brooch. Framed in an Estruscan 18K gold beadwork frame, the brooch measures 1 11/16 x 1 5/16, the mosaic is 1 5/16 x 1. It weighs 6.9 dwt or 10.7 grams and has a t-bar hinge and c clasp. In excellent condition, with no faults, the only item to note is a gold solder reinforcement to the pin stem. c. 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 550.00
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#VFP-B2031 Gorgeous 18K Victorian Swiss Enamel Scenic Pin
A finely wrought castle, mountains and sailboat on the water, in the glorious pink and purple glow of a setting sun set the scene in this fine example of Victorian Swiss enamel. Done on copper and set in a frame of beautifully chased engraved 18K gold, it measures 1 13/16 long by 1 7/16 wide and weighs 6.5 dwt (10.1 grams). Fitted to the back with the original c clasp, t-bar hinge and extended pinback, it is in excellent, all original condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1250.00
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#VFP-B1948 Victorian 18k Pink Sardonyx Cameo Pendent Pin
A good sized, soft pink hardstone sardonyx cameo, intricately carved to depict Cupid and Psyche, I think. Mounted in a heavy 18K rose gold framed decorated with classic Victorian era bobbles and stars, it measures1 ½ x 1 Ύ, with the cameo itself measuring 1 x 1 Ό. Weighing 13.4 dwt or 20.8 grams, it is in close to mint condition, with no real wear that I can fine to note. c. 1880, it is fitted to the back with a sturdy pin and foldover pendant bale. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1125.00
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#VFB-B2041 Dramatic 14K Victorian Woven Amethyst Bracelet
A smooth, easy to wear, braided gold Victorian bracelet with a dramatic 13mm x 18mm natural amethyst center gem. It is a little over 6 Ύ long (meant to be worn snug on the wrist) by 3/8 wide for the band and 7/8 wide at the amethyst center. Beautiful on, it weighs 11.4 dwt (17.8 grams) and is marked and tested 14K. It has a sturdy locking push in clasp with safety chain, and is in excellent condition. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 675.00 |
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#VFP-B1965 Victorian 14K Diamond Turquoise Pearl Bird Brooch
A rather stately Victorian bird, I think a peacock with Persian turquoise and pearl encrusted tail, finely engraved wings and a 2.5 mm white diamond in his beak. Measuring 1 3/4 x 5/8, the pin is fitted with a good old c clasp and weighs 2.6 dwt or 4.0 grams. c. 1890, in excellent, all original condition with no wear to note. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 250.00
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#MM141 - 14K Victorian Hair Art Brooch
A fine example of Victorian hair art, this oval brooch is unmarked but tested 14K and measures 1 5/8 x 5/16 and weighs 11.3 grams. The ornate hair art featured the initials CA in a wreath of laurel leaves tied with a bow (all made from hair just amazing) and is placed upon a wafer of ivory. Fitted under a beveled crystal, it is framed in gold roping and bordered with black enamel in a foliate design. It has a c clasp with extended pinback and t-bar hinge and is in very fine condition, with no wear to the hairwork or the enamel and only a couple of minor dings to the gold back. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 375.00 |
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#VFP-B2071 - Victorian Tri-color Gold Locket Back Pin Pendant
A fine, multicolor gold floral spray, held with a ribbon, is the centerpiece of this navette shaped pendant brooch. Framed in filigree and topped with an elegant scrolled gold decoration, it has a crystal covered locket back for a photo or other momento. It measures 1 13/16 x 1 and weighs 8.3 dwt (12.9 grams). In excellent condition, with no wear to note, unmarked but tested and guaranteed 14K. Has both an early c clasp and pendant bale, c. 1860, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 500.00
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#VFE-B2044 14K Petite Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Earrings
Charming antique earrings with onyx bead top with shepherd hook ear wires from which dangles a clover shaped onyx drop decorated with three seed pearls in the center. They measure 1 9/16 to the top of the wire by 3/8 wide and each weighs just .8 dwt (1.2 grams) making them very wearable and the perfect size to add a touch of antique flair to business or casual attire. Unmarked, but tested 14K, in excellent condition with no wear to note. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 275.00
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#BN - Sweet HP on Porcelain Brooch Boy w/Deer
I saw this and just had to have it, it reminded me of the book The Yearling, which I just loved as a child. Hand painted on porcelain, it measures 1 ½ x 1 Ό and depicts a boy feeding a young deer on a hillside. Framed in Silver, it is in overall good condition, some light scratches to the painting (nothing horrid but mentioned for accuracy) and it is badly in need of a good cleaning are the only items to note. Fitted with a typical c clasp and extended pinback, just an early and very sweet antique brooch. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 135.00
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#904 - Wonderful 14K Hollowware Lioness Pin
I love this pin - a beautifully formed lioness head with genuine garnet eyes. Crafted from unmarked but tested 14K gold holding a bar in her mouth that ends in balls decorated with high Victorian granulation work. Lions have long been symbolic of courage and strength and are often found in Victorian jewelry, lionesses however, are not as common. Done in hollowware construction that is quite substantial, the brooch measures 2 ½" long x just over ½" wide and is in all original, excellent condition with no damage or repairs. It weighs 5.4 dwt (8.3 grams) and would be the perfect gift for a strong woman in your life! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 600.00
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#1680 - Long Gold Chain & Gold Opal Slide
Victorian gold slide chain, with ornate gold granulated genuine opal slide. Both chain and slide tested and guaranteed 10K. The pretty chain measures 48" long, the slide measures 5/16", total gold weight 9.4 dwt (14.6 grams). In excellent condition. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 300.00
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#1476 - 18K Stone Pietra Dura Flower Stickpin
Pretty 18K polished yellow gold stickpin, with a head of hardstone pietra dura in a floral design. Unmarked but tested and guaranteed. c. 1900, the gold stick part has been professionally reinforced. No missing or damaged tesserae, the onyx base shows minor pitting, nothing major and no chips, cracks or other damage to note. It measures 2 Ύ" long overall, the head is Ύ" long x ½" wide. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 150.00
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#1544 - Tortoise Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Comb
Genuine tortoise shell comb, topped with a crown of glowing red, bohemian cut genuine garnets mounted in garnet gold (typically gilt silver). The comb part lips up and down and it is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Measures 4 ½" tall, the garnet part is 2" wide x Ύ" high. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 475.00
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RB1 18K Enamel Egyptian Hardstone Cameo
A very rare, hardstone cameo depicting an Egyptian pharaoh and mounted in a solid 18K enameled and red enamel jewel encrusted frame. The workmanship is magnificent the enamel and the gold work are those of a master jeweler and the carving obviously done by a true artisan. It is fitted with a crystal covered locket compartment on the back which holds a bit of grosgrain, as well as with the original scroll c clasp and t-bar hinge. The cameo measures Ύ and is in excellent condition with no faults to note. The overall measurement is 2 x 1 11/16 and it weighs 11.6 dwt (18.2 grams). The frame is in excellent condition as well, with the only fault polish marks visible under magnification where there once was a pendant bale. Aside from that, there are no other faults nor repairs very close to mint condition! Dating from the mid-Victorian Egyptian Revival period, c. 1870. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 2000.00
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#VFN-B2083 18K Victorian Engraved Mother of Pearl Pendant
Fine gold bead or bobble work frames a beautifully engraved mother of pearl ornament studded with a .33 point ruby or almandine garnet gem in the center, also framed in gold bobbles even the pendant bale has bobbles! Unusual design is just stunning on a back cord as shown (included) or add to your favorite chain. Unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 18K, it measures a showy 3 (including the gold drop) by 1 ½. It weighs 7 dwt (10.8 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. An early piece, c. 1840 or so, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1400.00
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