A Scottish sterling silver banded agate sword and shield brooch pin dated 1863. Although a common form this example is one of the most ornate and best constructed we have seen. It measures 2-3/4 x 1", the silver is deeply and intricately tooled and the cut and polished banded agates are well matched and are gray (or grey), white and blue striped...
Sold. Very Collectible Carved Mourning Romantic Heart & Victoria's Hand Chased Silver Motifs inlay into tested Black Jet Ring size 6.5. Light as a feather as real jet is and the silver inlay designs were lightly cleaned for camera purposes, tho those were as black as the jetcoal! Sold, no price, no info
c 1880 Oval Floral Cuff Button Cufflinks w puffy oval back and goose neck connector stamped "Sterling". The look of chased foliate motif on textured background. 3/4" X 3/4" front to back. Wonderful condition! Please see scans
A heavy sterling silver watch chain graduated bracelet circa 1880-1900. This late Victorian 8-1/4" bracelet is made of a piece of graduated watch chain (the links range from 5/16 to 7/16") with a non-rotating sterling swivel. Each link has an English lion silver mark and the swivel has an S.G maker's mark with a lion and k year stamp (probably 1884, possibly by Samuel Garside, a Birmingham silver chain maker)...
An ornate 1-3/8" across Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver pin c1870s-80s. This unsigned (but tested) silver pin features leaves, beading and wirework, and it has a compartment on the back with the original bezel. It has a c-clasp, it weighs 6.5 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of the original glass window from the back (easily replaced)...
This is a Victorian moonstone and half-pearl double heart mourning brooch set in silver, 1 in wide approx, excellent condition but may need cleaning
An antique Art Nouveau period Scottish sterling silver two piece belt buckle, depicting the Green Man, a well known creature from ancient United Kingdom mythology. He is associated with birth and re-birth, and the coming of spring...
SOLD. Reminding one of Victorian Butterfly Wing. For Victorian Bird and Foster & Bailey Collectors! Pendant W jump ring Stamped: F & B STERLING, established in nearby Providence RI in 1878. The 1" bird in encased in a 1 1/4" round Crystal Glass Beveled Glass within a Sterling Silver Collet. Newer additional jump ring 'bail' W 16" chain marked 925 and testing Ster on spring ring clasp. SOLD, no price, no info please.
A Victorian Good Luck sterling horseshoe pin circa 1880s. This vintage Victorian piece of sterling silver sporting jewellery measures 1" x 1-1/8", it closes with a c-clasp and it is of typical late 19th century hollow construction and it has a finely detailed relief design on the front. It is unmarked, not uncommon on Victorian pieces of this period, but it tests as sterling grade silver...
This late-19th century sterling silver bangle bracelet exhibits the quality tool work of many of the New York and Newark, NJ, bench jewelers of the late 19th century. The bangle is hollow, but sturdy enough to withstand the hand chasing of the twisted surface. It bears the maker’s mark of George W. Heath, New York (later Newark), as well as a sterling mark...
This is a FANTASTIC ARTS & CRAFTS ERA CAMEO OF AN IDEALISTIC BEAUTY.
Everything here is Exceptional and NOT the norm, especially the Curls, the Necklace, and the BEAUTIFUL Face. The Setting is STERLING SILVER and dates ca. 1890 to 1929. The size is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Artist signed on the back: G. NOTO. In EXCELLENT Condition. For the discerning Collector...jgps give MORE info
C: 1880, Nordic, Viking Ship Boat Motif with Swan Duck Figurehead. WEIGHT: ~10 Grams, SIZE: ~1 1/4" round,COLOR: rich silver with lots of darkening in the crevices, CONDITION: Excellent, NOTE: has tube hinge, extended pin stem & curly "C" closure, all original, fully hallmarked X4 & initials RA in depressed oval. Book piece. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
A Scottish sterling agate pebble brooch or pin from the 1890 1900 period. This fine 1-5/8" brooch feature fine hand tooling, bloodstone and red jasper stones along with a large claw-set faceted amber cut glass crystal stone. This antique Victorian cairngorm pin has a c-clasp, a loop for a safety chain and pin (not present) and it is stamped STERLING SILVER. It weighs 20.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
SOLD. Similar to book piece. 1890 Maker's Mark "M" or "W" Jewel Encrusted neo Renaissance Archaeological Revival Austro Hungarian Necklace Pendant gold wash gilt on silver, Rubies, Green Beryls, FW Pearls, Chrysoprase, 53 gems for a weight of 2.8 oz or 81 Grams! Is the "W" for Weise? Intricate openwork as if made for royalty w an ancient look and as if found in a pirate's treasure casket...
Composed of 27 medallion drops, this impressive, late 19th-century bracelet is a stunning example of New York silversmith George W. Shiebler's Etruscan line. Each medallion bears a classical profile; there are eight different profiles repeated. The medallions are well cast with fine detail, enhanced by oxidation, with only very minor wear...
This is a pearl, enamel, stone, and metal brooch/pendant, featuring pearls and round-shaped green stones, with enamel
accents, completed by scrolled wire-work, pinstem and catch, and hinged bail. 1 1/2 in diameter approx. and in excellent condition.