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Charming 19th C Intaglio Seal "Does your mother know.."

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 280924 (stock# JSO91d)

Charming 19th C Intaglio Seal "Does your mother know.."
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Charming 19th century hand-carved unset intaglio seal, probably amethyst, featuring a central figure (probably a child) surrounded by the motto: “Does your mother know you are out”. Probably originally set in a fob. Very good condition; some minor chipping and scratching to stone. Measures 11/16” by 9/16”.


Wonderful 19th C Hexagonal Quartz Seal, Rebus!

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 280914 (stock# JSO91b)

Wonderful 19th C Hexagonal Quartz Seal, Rebus!
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Wonderful 19th century hexagonal hand-carved unset clear quartz intaglio seal, a rebus motto: “Endure the (cross) and wear the (crown).” Probably originally set in a fob. Good condition; some chipping and scratching. Measures 1/2”.


19th C Carnelian Intaglio Seal, Oak Tree

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 280912 (stock# JSO91a)

19th C Carnelian Intaglio Seal, Oak Tree
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19th century hand-carved unset carnelian intaglio seal, featuring the ravaged trunk of an oak tree surmounting initials. Probably originally set in a fob. Very good condition; some internal discoloration to stone. Measures 3/4” by 5/8”.


Elegant Victorian Enamel on Sterling Pin, Lion w/ Star

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1910   item# 280296 (stock# JSA02)

Elegant Victorian Enamel on Sterling Pin, Lion w/ Star
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Elegant Victorian blue enamel on sterling pin, depicting a lion holding a star. Reverse features a c clasp and is marked “sterling”. Good condition; some dirt and tiny scratches to enamel. Measures nearly an inch by 3/4”.


Unusual Antique Cameo Brooch, Male Portrait

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1930   item# 278297 (stock# JFE420b)

Unusual Antique Cameo Brooch, Male Portrait
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Unusual antique shell cameo brooch, carved on the form of a male portrait profile, set in a metal surround (possibly copper), with a monogrammed silver reverse. Excellent condition; measures 1 3/16” by 1”.


Victorian Purse, Embroidery, Beads, Crochet Work

Catalogue: Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories: Pre 1900   item# 278286 (stock# PS12a)

Victorian Purse, Embroidery, Beads, Crochet Work
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Adorable black velvet Victorian reticule, featuring beaded flowers, embroidered leaves, and crocheted lace edging. Black silk lining; black braided drawstring. Purse is in great condition with just a few loose embroidery stitches lace scallops. Measures 7” by 6”, not including border.


Large Miniature Portrait of Gent by W. Thomson, 1818

Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR   item# 278071 (stock# MB287)

Large Miniature Portrait of Gent by W. Thomson, 1818
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A large miniature portrait of a gentleman in watercolor on ivory by William John Thomson, R.S.A. (Anglo-American 1771/3-1845). The gent is seated in a chair before a red curtain, and holds a book in his hand; he wears a black coat with a frilled white cravat and tied stock. His auburn hair waves and curls over his ears! The portrait is signed “Painted by W. J. Thompson/July 1818/Edinburgh”. Very good condition; one finger of the hand holding the book looks like the artist altered but did not ...click for details


Miniature Portrait of Elderly Gent at Table, ca 1800

Catalogue: Archives: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1837 VR   item# 278070 (stock# MB281b)

Miniature Portrait of Elderly Gent at Table, ca 1800
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A miniature portrait in watercolor on ivory of an elderly gentleman seated at a table, circa 1800-1820. The gent wears a brown coast and waistcoat, with a white cravat; he sits before a blue cloudy sky. Face is pale, but expressive. Very good condition. Set into a reddish-brown velvet-lined traveling case. Good condition; some dirt on the underside of the glass and a dark spot on the gilt colored mount. Measures 4 3/4” by 4”; sight size is 3 1/4” by 2 1/2”.


Exceptional Art Nouveau Silver Brooch, Aphrodite

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Art Nouveau: Pre 1910   item# 272897 (stock# JBFSAN)

Exceptional Art Nouveau Silver Brooch, Aphrodite
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Exceptional art nouveau sterling silver brooch, featuring Aphrodite in a swirling sea, circa 1905. The brooch is brilliantly done, starting with it’s shape which is an irregular circle – very organic and natural! The goddess emerges from the waves, bare-breasted, a flower in her flowing hair. From her up stretched hand cascade three small circular forms – I don’t think they’re a part of the wave motif. It’s possible that they represent the golden apples so important in many of her legends. ...click for details


Stunning Arts and Crafts Ring, Star Ruby & Diamonds

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Arts and Crafts: Pre 1920   item# 272895 (stock# JBRART)

Stunning Arts and Crafts Ring, Star Ruby & Diamonds
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This is one of the most beautiful antique rings I have ever had, certainly a custom made piece. With its classic arts and crafts elements, the ring features a stunning plum star ruby flanked by two tiny rose cut diamonds, all mounted in a built-up setting of applied flowers and leaves in 14k green and yellow gold. Just incredible! Excellent condition with minor wear to shank, which is marked “14k”. Size 6 ˝”.

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