Sterling Silver Victorian Mizpah Brooch, 1897, Signed

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #502576
566

This sterling silver Mizpah brooch has an unusual shape. Mizpah, (a Hebrew word which literally means "watchtower") means "May The Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from another." Decorated with oak leaves (bravery, patriotism) and pansies (loving thoughts) the pin is 1 3/8" wide by 15/16" high. It is marked for Birmingham, 1897 and has the makers mark W.T.

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Lovely Antique Garnet and Pearl Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #501863
2022

These garnet and pearl earrings are Austro-Hungarian, circa 1890. The setting is vermeil which is silver washed in high carat gold. The Bohemian garnets are a rich red color and they are accented by split pearls. Long and dramatic,they measure 2 1/2 inches from the top of the ear wire x 5/8 wide. They are completely original, in excellent condition with Austro-Hungarian touchmarks on the earwires. There is one minor repair on the rear bottom drop of one earring. Early garnet earrings are hard ... Click for details

Antique Deco Silver Enamel Paste Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1930: item #497434
2021

This is a superb bracelet architecturally designed and beautifully executed. It is European in origin with a set of hallmarks on the clasp. It is set with a beautiful combination of colored stones and marcasites, all set in a repetitive flower basket motif. The green and cream enamel complete the artistic composition. The bracelet measures 7 inches long x a bold 1 1/4 inches wide with a secure slide clasp and a safety chain. It is in pristine condition and all original.

Rare Scottish Agate Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #496534
2021

As I list this pin, I can honestly state it is only the second of this design I have had the pleasure to sell. It is Scottish, circa 1880 and among the finest I have owned. It is designed as a Celtic knot utilizing agates cut and finely inlaid in silver. The striated agates create a sense of movement in keeping with the sweep of the design. The brooch is modern in its simplicity, and is completely original including the mounts. The condition is pristine. It measures 2 1/2 inches across x 1 3/8 ... Click for details

Lovely Antique Scottish Agate Loveknot Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #496477
2018

This Scottish brooch is circa 1860. Certainly this is one of the most beautiful and rare forms of a lovers knot, signifying endless love. It has a mellow blend of agates, superior hand engraving, and perfect form. The center of the knot is a faceted claw set citrine. The brooch measures 2 inches and retains all original mounts. It is in excellent condition.

Victorian Scottish Agate Bow Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #487030
1214

Antique Scottish jewelry abounds in traditional, ceremonial forms which have been used for centuries. Worn on the tartans, the jewelry is strikingly beautiful and unique in design.

This brooch is considered a figural, one that was designed for the women, not for the traditional tartans worn by the men. Therefore, there were fewer made and finding one is always a pleasure. ... Click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #481697
560

Charming Victorian silver cello pin is an example of the novelty jewelry that was so popular in the mid Victorian era. While sporting and insect brooches are most common to see, musical instruments, boats, typewriters, arrows, etc. were all produced. This cello brooch has separately attached wire strings and is 2" x 5/8" of an inch. Unmarked for silver content it tests at 800 silver. See also item 558 for a sterling silver and gold banjo pin (also seen in third image).

Signed Silver Mary Gage Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1950: item #471594
1973

This wonderful pin is by Mary Gage, an American Arts and Crafts silversmith. She worked in Greenwich Village during the 1940's and was quite prolific during her long lifetime. Her work was quite distinctive and reflected her travels to the Orient. This pin is typical of her work and features a cabachon rock crystal surrounded by water lilies. The reverse has her trademark twists of silver creating a distinctive back. The pin is in excellent, all original condition. It measures 2 inches round. Th... Click for details

Mizpah Edwardian Sterling Silver Pin, Marked

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1910: item #471365
561

This sterling silver Mizpah pin is a great example of the sentimentality of the period. Mizpah, (a Hebrew word which literally means "watchtower") means "May The Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from another." This pin comprised of two hearts joined by oak leaves (symbolic of faith and virtue) has the above phrase engraved on one heart. It is 1 1/2 inches wide by 3/4 of an inch high. In excellent condition and highly collectible. Hallmarked with the anchor for Birmingham, t... Click for details

Victorian Sterling Silver Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #468195
380

This is an incredibly beautiful piece, with finely detailed embossed decorations. The entire bracelet is constructed with a backsheet for more support and to avoid denting. It is unmarked but tests positively for sterling silver. The central element of overlapping flowers and leaves is 1 5/16 x 1 1/4. The bracelet length is 7 inches, diameter is 2 1/2 and there is a safety chain. I think this bracelet is probably of the mid Victorian period, c. 1860-1880.