Fabulous American Victorian glass cameo ring in 14k gold, featuring an abstract floral design. Pretty carved shoulders. Inscribed to the inside of the band: “October 30, 1875”. Good condition; heavy patina and some wear to gold. Ring size 4 3/4.
Very pretty antique 9K gold ring, featuring two entwined snakes set with an emerald and a ruby in their heads. Their tails overlap the heads; one is curled. Double band. Good condition; a split to one band near the ruby shoulder and discoloration at the back where the ring has been sized. Size 8 1/2.
Beautiful antique 18K yellow gold ring, featuring two entwined snakes. The heads and scales are beautifully carved. Good condition; wear to carving on the snakes’ snouts. Marked on the outside of the band with the French eagle, and an unreadable diamond-shaped maker’s mark. Ring size 7 1/2.
Adorable little early 19th century patchwork reticule, beautifully pieced and stitched. White cotton lining; think string handle. Good condition; some wear to some squares and dirty throughout. Measures 4 1/2”.
Fabulous Victorian horsehair watch chain with claw fob. The chain is so intricate and is in great condition. Some dents to gold setting of claw. Measures 11”.
This is such a rare piece – a Victorian red-dyed horsehair fob in an incredibly intricate floral design. Three large floral drops are surrounded by a lattice of smaller flowers. There is damage to the piece; some broken lattice strings and missing small flowers, but it’s a fabulous item. Measures 7 1/2” long.
Unusual Victorian mourning brooch, depicting a lyre. The lyre is composed of white enamel and gilt on a black enamel field, and is set with a paste stone on the strings. Hinge and clasp are replaced. Good condition; some wear and pitting to enamel. Measures 15/16”.
Beautiful polychrome enamel on 18k gold brooch, featuring a hand holding a pearl. The hand is beautifully painted, with fingernails, knuckles and blue cuff all nicely detailed. The enamel work is in very good shape; there’s some tiny wear to gold visible under magnification. Measures just under 7/8”.
Classic Victorian vulcanite brooch, depicting two clasped hands, a man and a woman’s. British registry marks on reverse for May 18, 1880. Nice detail on cuffs. Very good condition. Measures 2 5/8”.
Lovely all-original Victorian malachite leaf earrings set in silver. One leaf is variegated and veined; one is solid and darker. See a similar pair in Dawes/Davidov’s “Victorian Jewelry”, page 73. Measure 1 1/4” from top of hook to bottom of leaf. Leaf itself is 3/4”, excluding bail.
Victorian 12k gold love knot ring, circa 1880. This sweet ring has it all, the central lover’s knot is surmounted by a florette set with pearls and a garnet; it is flanked by an engraved heart on either side. Very good condition; dimple to back of band. Ring size 7.
Super Victorian pressed horn pin and earring set, in form of arrows piercing circles. Jet bead accents. Good condition; some wear to surface of earrings, split to one circle on pin. Pin measures 3 3/4”; earrings are 2 1/2” from top of wire.
