Elegant Georgian Silver Paste Stones Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #594994
110616

This is a very sweet small Georgian paste stones brooch. The clear paste stones have tiny dots in the centers to give depth to the stones. Setting is silver with a C clasp and pin. Probably French in origin, and is quite striking for a small brooch.

Condition: C clasp is probably replaced, and there is a small dent on the silver back. As is typical, the stones are all exactly the same color. ... Click for details

Wedgwood China and Sterling Silver Pin Cherub c.1800

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #528404
4566

Wonderful Wedgwood pin with pale blue medallion of cherub sitting by tree reaching out and holding a bird on his hand.Lovely quality and dating to late 18th or early 19th century. Pin measures 2" in diameter.Back not marked sterling due to early piece, but guaranteed sterling. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. 3 day return privilege providing item returned in sent condition. Postage/ insurance extra. sales tax charged in New YOrk state unless valid tax number and resale certificate provided... Click for details

French Empire Silver Tortoise Shell Sphinx Earrings

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #516190

A terrific and very rare pair of Directorate period silver and tortoise pique earrings in the Egyptian style. Jewels in the Egyptian style became popular when Napoleon returned from his campaigns along the Nile in 1798. Each earring features an oval tortoiseshell plaque molded with a frontal view of the Great Sphinx of Giza. The pharaonic headdress and beard are inlaid with silver. The sphinx is surrounded by an inlaid border of silver engraved in a laurel wreath pattern. The simple silver ... Click for details

Wedgwood and Bentley Jasper Cameo Ring, ca 1779

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #482124
JSK187

Rare Wedgwood and Bentley jasper cameo silver mounted ring, circa 1779, depicting a gentleman in profile. The oval pale blue medallion is layered with white between the black ground surface upon which the profile sits. The reverse is inscribed “Wedgwood x Bentley”, a mark used from 1769-1780, when Josiah Wedgwood partnered with Thomas Bentley to establish a factory named 'Etruria' for making ornamental wares. This mark was used on smaller seals, cameos and intaglios. Very good condition; sli... Click for details

Early 16th C Priest’s Silver Thumb Ring of Abbess

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1700: item #482113
JF12

A fabulous early 16th century ‘priest’s’ silver thumb ring, the oval seal intaglio engraved with portrait of an Abbess, in original condition. Minor wear commensurate with age. Seal measures 3/4 in x 5/8 in. Ring size 14 3/4.

15th C Silver Intaglio Ring, John the Evangelist

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1492: item #482083
JB90

A large and interesting 15th century silver intaglio ring displaying John the Evangelist surrounded by a scripted border, 1 ¼” in diameter, with an ornate shank. Good condition; a few cracks to silver on ring head. Ring size 11.

Stuart Crystal Cufflinks in Silver

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #481813
JRR100

Antique English silver mourning cufflinks set with a faceted crystal (also known as Stuart crystal), containing a finely worked gold wire monogram surrounded by similar wirework border over a foiled ground. Stuart Crystals first appeared after the 1649 execution of the Stuart King Charles I. They were tokens (often secret) of loyalty to the fallen King. Those jewels consisted of faceted rock crystal set over a plait of his hair, his portrait or his initials, and were worn by his followers. Ove... Click for details

CUT STEEL STAR COMB or TIARA, 18th CENTURY

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #476764

This is a fabulous comb featuring a garland of stars in cut steel! A tortoise comb holds the star tiara in place. It measures 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. The hinge works perfectly and the whole piece is in wonderful condition, especially considering its advanced years. This is a rare find for the collector of cut steel!

Charming Antique Enamel and Silver Choker, Naive Scene

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #473621
JHS05

Charming antique enamel and silver choker, featuring an naïve enamel scene of a man, a woman playing a harp, a tree and an urn (or a tomb). Interesting linked chain; great condition; painting is a little worn. Measures 15” long.

Interesting Early 17th C Silver Cloak Fastener Booch

Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1700: item #473565
JF12a

An interesting early 17th century silver cloak fastener, the opposing hooks with thistle, flowerhead and rope design, the plain central shield with engraved “wrigglework” a rudimentary decorative pattern consisting of engraved zigzag lines popular in England and the Netherlands and inscribed “E. ELCK/HAIT/IES D°/1604. Converted to a brooch in the 18th or 19th century. Measures 3 1/2” by 1 1/8