Mizpah Sterling Silver Brooch - 1916

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1920: item #446926
550

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 3/16 inches wide by 3/4 of an inch high. In excellent condition and highly collectible. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1916 with the lion ... Click for details

VICTORIAN BOHEMIAN GARNET NECKLACE

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #443788

Outstanding guaranteed authentic Victorian Bohemian garnet necklace with hundreds of bright sparkling alive Bohemian garnets. The necklace has a 5 1/2" centerpiece and dangles 1 3/8"L. The necklace is 15 1/4"L. Excellent condition with no missing stones. Even the back looks great. The clasp is a 7 garnet fleurette. Excellent condition complete with safety chain. Heirloom quality and condition.

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Mizpah Silver Brooch, 1863-64

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #411053
544

This lovely sterling silver Mizpah brooch is a great example of the sentimentality of the period. Mizpah, (a Hebrew word which literally means "watchtower")perhaps as an acrostic means "May The Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from another." 1 1/8 inches in diameter, in excellent condition and highly collectible. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1863-64 with the lion passant for sterling silver and a makers mark of R&M.

Victorian Sterling Silver Bracelet – Birmingham 1883

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #410234
365

Lovely bangle bracelet with a typically Victorian buckle motif surrounded by beadwork. The front half of the bangle is decorated with an engraved leaf pattern and the back half is plain. It’s in excellent condition except for a tiny ding on the back half, common in these types of bracelets (see photo) which could be burnished out but it’s really not noticeable since it’s in the rear. The bracelet is marked with the lion passant and for Birmingham 1883 as well as with a makers mark of JD. It wei... Click for details

Victorian Austro Hungarian Antique Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #404903
363

This is a Victorian silver and chyrsoprase Austro Hungarian bracelet. The bracelet has 5 links and a sixth which forms the clasp so that when worn, the bracelet is seamless. The stones are a lovely translucent green. As was common with this type of jewelry it was originally goldwashed and some traces remain though it's largely silver in color. On the clasp are two marks; KT (which could be the maker) and then a second mark, part of which is illegible, followed by the number 2. On the back of th... Click for details

Austro Hungarian Antique Ring, Marked

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #397729
269

Lovely Austro Hungarian silver ring set with chrysoprase stones. The setting is 3/4 of an inch across and a ring size 6. Marks inside the shank include a little cartouche with a number 2 and the initials KT. Excellent condition. I have a lovely bracelet with similar marks that would look great with this ring (item 363).

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Victorian Cut Steel Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #393631
175

These lovely cut steel earrings started life as buckles but now dangle from 14K gold wires. They are in excellent condition and I believe they may be French due to the flat cut facets. They are about inch wide (at the widest point) and two inches long (from the top of the earwire).

Excellent Victorian Cut Steel Necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #353586
438

This wonderful cut steel necklace is in pristine condition. Consisting of 12 strands of faceted cut steel beads it has a wonderful glitter and looks absolutely elegant. The terminals and box clasp are sterling silver and the necklace is 18 inches long. A real beauty.

Victorian Silver Bangle Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #353581
349

Lovely Victorian sterling silver bangle with applied Gothic revival wirework designs. There are three distinct patterns applied in the five decorative rows, two of which repeat each other in reverse.(see close up photo). It weighs 46 grams and is 1 1/4 inches wide. Secure clasp and safety chain and in excellent condition. Unmarked but tests for sterling silver.

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Weighty Victorian Silver Bangle Bracelet c.1880

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #353578
347

Wonderful Victorian sterling silver bangle bracelet in excellent condition. This Etruscan style cuff has a bright cut design that goes completely around the bracelet. The hinged bracelet has a post and groove clasp. This is a substantial piece weighing just over 110 grams and it's 1 5/8 inches wide.