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Phenomenal Early Mourning Brooch, Diamonds!

Charming Portrait Miniature of Girl, by Redmond, 1775

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Superb 19th C Gold Pique and Tortoise Shell Set Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 476983 (stock# JDTS)
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Superb mid 19th century gold pique and tortoise shell set, comprising a brooch and pair of earrings. The wing-shaped surmounts suspend smaller drops, three on the brooch and one each on the earrings, creating a grace of movement enriched by the pique stars and dots, and the rich colors of the tortoise. Tortoise shell pique jewelry was popular in the mid to late 19th century: the tortoise was softened by heat and then inlaid with gold or silver decorations. Excellent condition. Brooch measure ...click for details

Stunning Victorian Onyx and 14k Gold Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 476977 (stock# JLG803)
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Stunning Victorian onyx and 14k gold earrings, in the form of starbursts hanging from long chains. The craftsmanship of these earrings is remarkable: the lyre-shaped surmounts feature gold strings surrounded by tiny graduated onyx stones; the star points below are interspersed with onyx clusters. Great condition. Measure 3 1/8” from the tops of the wires.

Incomparable 3-D Mourning Brooch, Lady and Lamb Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 476961 (stock# JDBK)
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An incomparable Georgian mourning brooch depicting a shepherdess and a lamb, circa 1780. What make this brooch so remarkable are the three-dimensional construction, the unusual material, and the touching period symbolism. The shepherdess and lamb are composed of white molded paste, probably papier mache. The shepherdess’ arm and lamb’s foreleg are actually raised from the background, as is the tree, which is made of the hair of the deceased. The shepherdess holds a gold wire crook in one han ...click for details

Georgian Mourning Brooch, Full of Symbolism Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre 1800 item# 476958 (stock# JDDG)
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This Georgian mourning brooch has it all: it’s beautifully executed in hair and watercolor, and features a slew of wonderful symbols. The weeping willow denotes grief; the column with the urn on top symbolizes memory and the little dog loyalty to the deceased. The broken bow, arrow and quiver at the base of the tomb represent mortality; the flaming crowned hearts depict the now immortal love between the deceased and the woman at the right who weeps for him, as she hold a shield with his initia ...click for details

Sweet Victorian Jet Earrings, Shepherdess w/ Lamb Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 476749 (stock# JEZA277)
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Sweet Victorian earrings depicting young shepherdesses crowned with flowers and holding a lamb, hand painted on jet. Light and elegant; excellent condition. Measure 2 1/8” from the top of the wire.

Georgian Mourning Brooch with Griffin, John Payton Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 476676 (stock# JVH)
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Extraordinary Georgian rose gold mourning brooch, depicting a griffin and the initials “JP” in gold over a plaited bed of hair, surrounded by borders of blue enamel and tiny pearls. The reverse is inscribed “John Payton Ob 13 Mar 1784 AET 27”. Very brief internet research turns up a Payton family crest featuring a gold griffin. The griffin is a mythical creature, with the head, wings and talons of an eagle and the body and hind legs of a lion – the best of the birds and the beasts. As a devic ...click for details

Extraordinary Bracelet Clasp "In Spite of Envy" ca 1780 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 476672 (stock# JDBK)
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Extraordinary English bracelet clasp with an enigmatic depiction of a pair of burning hearts atop a wreathed monument, entwined by a serpent and bearing the inscription “In Spite of Envy”, circa 1780. Painting in watercolor and sepia on ivory, this miniature is surrounded by seed pearls and set in 18k rose gold. Much of the symbolism of this piece has become murky in the 200 plus years since it was created, and one could interpret it in different ways – as a mourning piece or as a sentimental ...click for details

Pair of 18th C Bracelet Clasps, Portraits of Lovers Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 476660 (stock# JDPR)
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Spectacular pair of 18th century bracelet clasps, featuring a pair of lovers. He looks pensively into the distance, a book at his elbow; she gazes into her lap at a letter. They are charmingly drawn in monochromatic watercolor and set into rose gold bright cut mounts. Clasps are intact, tongue and all. Excellent condition. Each measures 1 5/8 by 1 1/4”.

Sweet Bar Pin -- Little Pearl Bird, ca 1910 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Edwardian: Pre 1920 item# 476654 (stock# JYB99)
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Sweet bar pin consisting of a little bird formed out of a baroque pearl with a ruby eye and gold feet, circa 1910. Great condition. Measures 1 5/8”.

Wonderful Early 19th C Cut Steel Cross and Chain Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR item# 473643 (stock# JTG1102)
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Wonderful early 19th century cut steel cross and steel link chain. Each tiny steel stud is faceted and set into a carved surround. Chain features alternating link patterns. Good condition; wear and patina commensurate with age. Cross measures 2 ¼”; chain is 45”.

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