Eye-catching Victorian gold and table worked hair earrings, in the form of purses or saddlebags, complete with a swiveling handle. Excellent condition. Bag measures Ύ excluding ear wire.
Classic gold hair work earrings featuring table worked hair incorporated into gold pinwheels, suspending tiny gold drops. Converted at some point into wires. Excellent condition. Pinwheels measure 3/4 excluding ear wires.
Great Georgian earrings are so hard to find. These are a stunning pair of gold earrings, circa 1840, when the fashion was for long and light. These earrings feature an elongated repousse drop in a floral motif, suspended from a similar surmount. Beautiful condition; at some point they were converted to gold posts. Measures 3.
Exceptional early 19th century family heirloom, a gold mourning cross comprised of ten circular hair compartments, most with a gold initial, the central surrounded by pearls, each representing a deceased member of the family. The cross was probably added to over time; there are engraved initials T&J on the reverse. Very good condition; some wear to gold and dirt in hair compartments; small split to the gold backing between the central and immediately adjoining disc -- age related wear bu ...click for details
Its almost impossible to do justice to the craftsmanship of this beautiful 19th century chain, probably a lorgnette chain. Made of 14k gold, every detail is perfect from the beautifully matched interspersed pearls to the stunning heart slide set with a pearl and garnet flower. Fabulous condition; gorgeous chain. Measures 60.
Little Edwardian portrait brooch, in watercolor on ivory, featuring a sweet baby set in a circular frame. Some dirt on the painting and scratching to the glass. Measures 1.
Lovely antique 14k gold pendant earrings, featuring applied varicolored floral elements, a silver bird with carnelian eye and set with turquoises and pearls. Very good condition; measure 2 1/4.
Superb 19th century mourning hair work brooch, featuring a willow in a landscape with a tablet initialed RV, set in a gilded Etruscan surround with a hair plume reverse. Great condition; beautiful, classic scene. Measures 1 3/4.
Poignant Georgian mourning brooch, in sepia and chopped hair on ivory, depicting a woman clutching her breast in sorrow. Beautifully made: shes bordered by gilt and verre eglomise, scalloped rose gold bezel, and tiny seed pearls. Lovely bright cut design on the reverse. Great condition; clasp has been reinforced; slight wear to reverse. Measures 1 1/8".
