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19th C Russian Silver Gilt Chatelaine, Cherubs, Hands
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Estate Jewelry:
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Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 943498 (stock# JBO478)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
$795
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Ornate 19th century Russian silver gilt chatelaine, with pierced scrolls, cherubs, heads and hands throughout. The hinged clip features a relief casting of an eagle, a cherub with cymbals riding on his back, set with a central pearl. The central chain is comprised of six links, two hinged and set with amethyst colored faceted stones, two set with pearls, one in the form of a nude female torso, all terminating in a hook in the form of a ringed hand. The left side chain features six links: a ch ...click for details
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Unusual Austro-Hungarian Pendant, Ostrich
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 735878 (stock# JSEB2)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
$995
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Superb and unusual enameled three dimensional Austro-Hungarian pendant, in the form of an ostrich. Ostriches were a symbol of faith and were often depicted in heraldry. Dating from the late 19th to the turn of the century, Austro Hungarian jewelry is often called neo-Renaissance as it copies the ornate styles of that time. This gilt metal bird features a blue and white enamel neck and tail, and a mother of pearl belly; it holds a pearl in one claw. Pearl chain; enameled bail. Very good condi ...click for details
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Beautiful Large 19th C Shakudo Ring
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 482114 (stock# JLA)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-608-3344
HOLD
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Beautiful large 19th century Shakudo ring set in silver. Shakudo refers to the metal alloy forming the base of the set, probably a small percentage of gold mixed with copper. This kind of metal work was employed by Japanese sword makers; when the samurai era ended in the late 1870’s, many sword makers began to make jewelry, often for the western market. The ring features two slanting rows of flowers, the raised forms overlaid with gold and silver. Very good condition. Ring head measures 1 1/2” ...click for details
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