Here is a wonderful old Victorian pin with the ever-popular open bow design. It is set with 43 turquoise cabochons. See photo 2 for scale. It is made of silver and dates from circa 1870.
Truly fit for a museum, this rare and wonderful Egyptian Revival pin has a portrait painted on porcelain. It is mounted in 800 silver and surrounded by 16 coral beads on wire. There have been some clumsy repairs [not visible from the front] as is so common in jewelry repaired in the 19th century. 1 1/4" diameter. Circa 1875.
This is a lovely late Victorian sword pin, suitable for wear on sweaters or loose-weave fabric. It's made of sterling silver and has sky blue enamel [with minor damage] around the hilt and point guard. The pin is a generous 4 1/8 x 1" in size. It is marked sterling,and has a maker's mark. Circa 1900.
This is a swag [or garland] necklace of silver-set moonstone cabochons. The chains connecting the stones are low-grade silver or base metal. A turn-of-the-century piece to wear with pleasure.
