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This antique pair of decorative collar buttons is in the high Victorian style, 10K gold filled, square chased paisley motif, circa 1896, American; Measurements: 7/8 in diameter; Condition is very good, showing some signs of use, minor wear to plate.

This is a fun pair of Victorian stylized square shaped 10K gold collar buttons with a heart motif, no marks but tests 10K; Circa 1896. Measurements: 5/8 in. diameter. Condition is excellent.

This is a fine pair of Victorian 10K gold cuff links with leaf motif, American, circa 1896, marked on back 10 CT. Measurements: 3/4 in high; Good vintage condition with minor wear. A class act!

A special box to hold a secret? This is an unusual rectangular bronze casket-form in ornate Gothic Revival style, having cast bas relief, highly decorated with religious motif illustrating scenes from the life of Christ; circa 1870's. The original interior is lined with balsa wood and most likely used as a tobacco cigar caddy box. These boxes were popular souvenirs of the European Grand Tour and were based of the great treasures of Continental Europe. The high quality of workmanship and wonderfu...

This is a wonderful pair of sterling silver tablespoons made by the Whiting Manufacturing Co. in the decorative repousse "Berry" Pattern, circa 1880, the front beautifully detailed with blueberry-like berries and leaves; monogrammed on the back with initials A. C., Whiting makers mark, and STERLING; Wt. 2.11 troy oz; Measurement- 6 3/4 inches, Bowl-2 1/4 long; Condition is excellent with minor surface scratches.

This one-of-a-kind desk accessory is rare and unique. An antique Victorian sterling silver wax seal with petrified tooth-form handle, Monogram EMQ, banding marked STERLING and 925/1000, American, C.1890. Size: 3 5/8" x 1/2"; Condition is excellent.

Unusually large 19th Century ivory page turner, smooth blade with a large tapered grip handle. The Victorians used page turners to protect the pages of valuable books from damage; they were also used to protect the hands from newsprint. Measurement: length: 18 3/4 inches. Condition: 1/2 inch crack at tip end of handle. This item cannot be shipped out of the country.

Here is a unique gift for Christmas: a 19th century ivory letter opener in the form a dagger with a charming hand-carved elephant handle. The beautiful curved dagger blade is attached with old nails to the wooden handle. Measurement: length: 13 1/2 inches. Condition: two very minor losses at edge of base of wooden handle (1/8 inch each).

This very fine antique rectangular-shaped French silver and gilt boardroom snuff box features a highly engraved scroll and floral decoration with central cartouche and gilt lined interior, hallmarked on lid rim, mid 19th Century. Wt: 54.8g; Size: 3 3/8" x 1 5/8"; Excellent condition with very minor wear to gilt

Accessorize from the past and be todays fashion chic. This is a chunky antique gold filled watch chain featuring fancy engraved links, made in American, circa 1894-1895. Measures 12 1/4" long. Condition is excellent, minor wear.

This is an antique 9K yellow gold filled scale link pocket watch chain; 19th century, English; Measures 24 1/2 in length. Condition is very good with minor wear to plate.

Charming antique Swiss Ladies silver pendant watch, fine .800 silver hunting case by F. Bourquin circa 1890. Engraved case with village scene, made for the export market, pin set; cylinder escarpment. White enamel dial with black markings and fancy gold hands, approximately 15 jewels. Marked F. Bourquin, serial number 48623, SWISS, squirrel country mark, 0.800, FS. Measures 1 7/8" diameter; Fine condition. working but may need cleaning.

A charming antique Art Nouveau 10K yellow gold, seed pearl and diamond drop necklace/ lavaliere. The openwork mounting is set throughout with seed pearls and two European cut diamonds. The diamond measures 2.8mm and 2.3mm, weigh 0.11 cts combined, are Sl1 in clarity and G-1 in color. Hand engraved on the back is "10467". Measures 20" long. Weighs 3 grams. Condition is near perfect with smaller diamond chipped.

Spectacular large 9-kt yellow gold, oval shell cameo brooch, 19th century, probably English. Centered in a corded bezel frame is a finely carved depiction of Demeter with her lion and wheat sheaf. Shell is brown/pink, "C" clasp. Length: 2 1/4". Weight: 21 grams. Excellent condition.

Spectacular heavy 14K green gold, ornamental link men's pocket watch chain, late 19th Century. The chain comprising 8 fancy twisted love knot links alternating with 8 unusual rectangular links. At one end an intricate hinged round screw clasp for a watch, at the other a slide ring. Clasp marked "14". Length: 15 1/4 in. Wt: 73.9g. Condition is excellent. One of a kind!

A symbol of America's golden past, this is an original pair of $2 1/2 Dollar Liberty Head Quarter Eagle coins, mounted with American original Three Cent silver Type 2 coins made into cufflinks or collar buttons. Each finely cast gold piece depicts Miss Liberty, hair in bun and head circled by stars. One coin dated 1853 and the other 1854. These coins were inspired by the 1849 California "Gold Rush". Although the mounting covers the back, the eagle is visible. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, $2 1/2 DO...

Fanciful Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Niello Picnic Basket-form Minaudiere/Cigarette Case featuring a textured wicker designed basket held together with a niello belt, hinged top, silver link chain, made in Moscow 1895, having gilt wash interior stamped 84 standard, Makers Mark and Assayers Mark in Cyrillic. WT: 4.91 oz Size: 3 1/2"x 2 5/8"; Age appropriate wear, several small pin dots.

Spectacular Victorian 14K solid multicolor gold Illinois pocket watch, circa 1884, comprising a yellow gold 6 Size Hunter Case, the front engraved with a pink/rose gold monogrammed shield surrounded with intricate green gold flowers. The case back decorated with a highly detailed bee hive scene design, scrolled, textured border. Inside: White porcelain dial, black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, marked ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD,1145370. Compensated balance, stem wind, lever set, 15...