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Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian (39)

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”.

Exceptional Georgian Mourning Ring, "Cuncta Mea Mecum" Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR item# 473641 (stock# JTG1101)
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Exceptional Georgian mourning ring, featuring plaited brown hair overlaid with a gold anchor and chain and a blue enamel banner with the motto "cuncta mea mecum" in gold letters. A bit of research reveals that this motto is associated with the crest of the Stedmans, a family with roots in both Scotland and England – this ring probably came from the latter. The anchor could symbolize either hope and steadfastness or it could indicate a naval career or death at sea. Excellent conditio ...click for details

Rare Georgian Bracelet Clasp, Hair Embroidery Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 473632 (stock# JOJ01)
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Rare and beautiful Georgian sentimental bracelet clasp, depicting a scene with a woman and a pavilion labeled “Friendship” amid a wooded landscape. The extraordinary thing about this piece is that this intricate scene is completely embroidered in different colors of hair! The artistry is incredible. Great condition; the clasp is attached to an old velvet ribbon. Measures 1 5/8” across.

Fabulous Georgian Glass Intaglio Ring, Gent's Head Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR item# 473624 (stock# JJF01)
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Fabulous Georgian glass intaglio ring, depicting the head of an 18th century gentleman, possibly by famous Scottish carver James Tassie, certainly in his style. Carnelian colored glass set in a gold reeded band. Great condition. Size 5 3/4. Stone measures 7/8”.

Sentimental Georgian Pendant, Venus and Cupid Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 473608 (stock# JDN01)
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A charming sentimental Georgian watercolor miniature pendant, circa 1780, depicting Venus admonishing Cupid by removing his bow. Navy and pale blue enameled border set in a gold mount, with replaced bail. Very good condition. Measures 1 3/8”.

Early 19th C Mourning Brooch, New York History Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR item# 473557 (stock# JEZQ)
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At first glance, it’s a very fine example of a 19th century mourning brooch, but a closer look shows it’s actually quite extraordinary. On the obverse, there’s a beveled glass compartment with three plaits of hair in different shades of blond. The setting is lovely: a rolled bezel surrounded by pearls surrounded by a beaded border. On the reverse, a tragic inscription mourning the death of three young siblings: “William Wilson Kip/Died 12th Jan 1829/Aed 1 year & 2 months/Catharine Kip/Die ...click for details

Superb 1st C Roman Agate Intaglio Ring, 18th C Setting Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre AD 1000 item# 473540 (stock# JC127)
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A superb 1st century AD Roman agate intaglio featuring the scene of a parrot confronting a serpent emerging from a nautilus shell, with an overshadowing tree, in an 18th century gold setting. The serpent emerging from a shell is a symbol of life and birth; the parrot is a bird of Bacchus, the God of wine, of life. The engraver has brilliantly used an imperfection in the stone as a part of the image. Size 6 1/2. Face measures 1/2” by 3/8”.

Gorgeous 18th C Gold and Flat Cut Garnet Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 354030 (stock# JSJ01)
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Gorgeous 18th century gold and flat cut garnet circular brooch comprising 23 beautiful foiled stones. Some inclusions, chipping and scratching to stones visible with a 10x loupe, but overall a superb piece. Measures 1” in diameter.

Stunning Regency Basket Pendant, Gold and Gems Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR item# 354020 (stock# JDMBP)
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A stunning example of Regency sentimental jewelry and gold work, this gem-set basket pendant is decorated with appliquéd fruit and flowers. Beautifully crafted of two colors of gold, the pendant’s reverse features a piece of black silk under a glazed panel, suggesting it was created to commemorate the death of a loved one. The stones – a turquoise, a ruby, a pink or purple foiled stone, an emerald, and another foiled stone, may spell out a sentimental word, but I can’t decipher it! Rope twist ...click for details

Poignant Georgian Mourning Miniature, Angel and Child Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 354014 (stock# JLG01)
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This is one of the loveliest, most poignant Georgian memorials I’ve ever seen, commemorating the death of a child! An angel and a child rise through the sky, the angel pointing toward heaven. The artistry and balance of the composition is amazing; the angel has dark wings and dress and protectively surrounds the sweet child, dressed all in white. They rise heavenward in a blue sky with dark clouds – all elements are beautifully balanced. Wonderful condition; there’s a small spot of dirt at t ...click for details

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