Lovely pair of lava cameo earrings set in sterling silver oval bezels. The cameos depict Greco-Roman profiles. Bezels are marked “sterling” on the reverse. Cameos are most likely Victorian, circa 1885; settings probably date from the 1920's. Excellent condition. Measure 1 1/4" by 1/2".
Rare and lovely early 19th century mourning brooch, in sepia, chopped hair and watercolor on ivory. Set in silver, the brooch features a landscape with a sunset tinted sky. Trees and grass are fashioned of hair; one tree has been broken and hangs over a tomb on which is inscribed “Wiedersehn” – “Goodbye”! The reverse is inscribed: “Vergiss Nicht Deinen Verewigten Jugend Freund”, or “Do not forget the immortalized friend of your youth”! Just wonderful! Excellent condition; the reverse and obv ...click for details
A splendid Gorham sterling silver lorgnette or watch chain, circa 1910. Link chain interspersed with beautiful floral medallions. Marked with the right-facing lion, anchor and Gorham “G”, and “b1584”. Measures 38”. Perfect condition.
Unusual articulated enamel on silver skeleton stickpin, circa 1820. Arms and legs move up and down! Wonderful expression on his face! Condition is good: enamel is worn, but he's beautiful!
Scottish Luckenbooth, rock crystal set in silver, circa 1820. Luckenbooths were heart-shaped love token named after the Luckenbooths, or locked booths, where they were sold, in the Royal Mile near St. Giles Kirk in Edinburgh. The pins were exchanged by lovers at betrothal and later pinned to the first-born's shawl to protect it from evil spirits. Excellent original condition. Measures 1" by 7/8".
