All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #350179
A fabulous hand hammered silver and acid etched pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This is a large piece measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is all original and in fine condition. Hallmarked with the interlocking C hallmark as shown. A rare example from this great workshop.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #352998
A rare and possibly custom made hand wrought sterling and Wedgwood pin from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo. Unusual and beautiful, this pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 3/8" and is in fine original condition. The center piece reverse is signed WEDGWOOD in etching and the frame is signed WROUGHT STERLING KALO. This is a really special piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #178485 (stock #T 485)
c 1900 Buckle Ring w English Hallmarks and "P&FJ" with the Lion, possible Leopard Head and the Letter G as English Hallmarks for London? Shows some age in the softened edges on the shoulders of the ring size ~ 6.5 with signs of having been sized and could be resized once more. Pretty Nice condition for age. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #384261 (stock #T 1266)
Sold. C 1900 Chatelaine Repousse look highly ornate 2 piece Pencil on long & short fancy paper clip chain stamped W the Brooklyn New York silversmiths' Webster & Son mark used between 1886-1928. 3 1/8" Pencil is stamped, 24" + 4 (below y) chain is not stamped but tests sterling. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #107807 (stock #T015)
SOLD. C. 1920, SIZE: 1 1/2" flower (smaller version of book piece), CONDITION: intact, no damage or repairs, very slight bend to pin stem, NOTE: applied stemens, back shows that it is hand hammered. Signed & marked sterling. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #162867 (stock #T 331)
This ring is SOLD. "Lux et Veritas" = "Light and Truth". "Seal of Yale College". The perfect vintage gift for the Yalie Collector. This college ring is small, blue and white enamel, nouveau, and has a highly decorated figural shank. Maker's Mark of "Salman Sterling" of Boston, MA, whose 1906 advertising stated that they sold the most fobs. Only 117 women were enrolled at Yale in 1909. Very good condition, all enamel intact.
Sold, no price, no info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #504363 (stock #T 1483)
SOLD, no price, no info. Double sided butterfly wing moth & wheat spray against mohair under glass dome making this pendant just under 1 1/8" across. Lower edge is stamped Sterling. On a newer 16" unmarked yet tested Sterling silver long short fancy paperclip chain ending in a small J hook. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #287743 (stock #T 757)
SOLD - SOLD c 1910 Interesting hand made sterling ring with hand applied silver and 4 late Victorian color reddish Gold chased leaves, simply marked sterling. Some would say that those leaf motives look much like the ones Bernard Instone favored. The 23 x 13mm bezel set amethyst glass has a wonderful frosted satin table, while the back has soft facets and mold lines...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1319144 (stock #02531)
An Edwardian antique period sterling silver necklace with Swiss lapis (dyed blue quartz or jasper) and marquisites circa 1910 1920. This elegant lavaliere style necklace measures 16-7/8" long and the sterling chain has fine squared loop links. The central 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" oval medallion is flanked by two oval 1" x 5/8" panels, both with inset marcasites. The Swiss lapis is a blue green on the panels and the central one is a deeper navy blue...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1347522 (stock #RN10201)
Here we have a very pretty Charles Horner enameled pendant. It has Horner’s maker’s mark, as well as hallmarks for Chester, 1909-10. The enamel is a lovely mix of green and blue in 3 panels, with a blister pearl mounted at the top and a freshwater pearl dangle. It measures 1-5/8†not including the bale, by 1†at the widest point. The modern sterling chain is 18â€...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #1408765 (stock #RP09158)
Here is a pretty plique a jour pin in the shape of a stylized moth, German or Austrian in origin. The body has 4 colorless paste stones, and there is an emerald green paste stone in the tail. The plique shades from green to white to peach. 1-1/2” by 3/4”, and stamped “800” on the back. It is in excellent antique condition and circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included. We do lay-away.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #343654 (stock #T 1105)
SOLD 05. Stamped O B for Ostby & Barton? Ostby, born in Norway, established his firm in RI and lost his life aboard the Titanic. The bezel set 10 mm milky Opal shows a deep bright red flash at center, yet the surface is a bit dull, thus the low, low price. Beautiful tested 10K gold setting @ size 5.75. SOLD NO PRICE, NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #282071 (stock #T 735)
Traces of Art Nouveau are left on this Arts & Crafts Ring marked Sterling and possibly a "J", with a satin finish green swirl art glass collet set stone. It is a comfortable pinky ring at size 3.75. The art glass cabochon is 14X8mm with the length just shy of 1" long. Very nice wearable condition with the usual lines that silver rings of this age get. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1920 item #352554 (stock #T 1154)
Pin Brooch stamped W.B.s STERLING SILVER for W...Brothers? Green mottled scallop edged bezel set 15 mm cab resembling Peridot Jasper inside a horseshoe and a railroad spike, golf tee or hunting horn. 2 X 7/8 and super condition. Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #190911 (stock #T 581)
Late Arts early Deco Double Sided Mother of Pearl Backed Butterfly Wing and real tiny Moth on reverse Pendant with 20" Original Chain and Old Clasp, both marked sterling. Insects and dried flowers are encased in glass bubble or crystal with MOP between them. 04. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #548134
This is a really special and beautiful sterling and rock crystal cuff bracelet by American Arts & Crafts period silversmith Mary Gage. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside and has a 1" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide in the front and narrows to 1" in the back. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks to the crystals. Signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very fine and rare piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #145250
Beautiful silver and acid etched finish barrette from the Chicago Arts & Crafts period firm Carence Crafters, c. 1910. Little is known about this shop and their work is beautiful and hard to find. This wonderful hair clip is 2 1/2" by 1/2" and is in fine original condition. It is signed with the Carence Crafters interlocking C's hallmark as shown in the photo. An unusual and rare example from this workshop.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #442613
A rare and magnificent locket and chain from the Chicago Arts & Crafts Workshop KALO. The oval locket has an engraved pattern of lowers surrounded by a beaded trim. The back is completely plain. It opens and closes with a side hinge. The double paper clip chain with alternating flower shape links appears to be original to the locket and is spectacular in every way. The locket measures 2" long with the bail and 1 1/4" wide. The chain is 20" end to end...