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Victorian Aesthetic Celtic Knot Silver Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Arts and Crafts: Pre 1900 item# 129559
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Outstanding sterling silver pin decorated in a Celtic knot pattern. Many of the leading Arts & Crafts designers in England worked with this motif. Although unmarked, this pin is possibly the work of Charles Horner. The reverse is marked “Silver”. The pin retains its original tube hinge, extended pinstem and c-clasp, and has a nice old patina. Origin: England, circa 1885. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-7/16” x 9/16”. Weight: 7.0 grams.

Shiebler Medallion Sterling Silver Watch Fob Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Arts and Crafts: Pre 1900 item# 96093
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Sterling silver watch fob by George W. Shiebler. An outstanding example of the "Medallion" or "Curio Medallion" line, this watch fob is comprised of a horizontal log-like bar inscribed with the Greek letters "XAPIE" suspending five discs depicting Greek gods and goddesses. Pictured from left they are Zeus, unknown, Pallas Athena, unknown, and Mercury. The two unknown images are female and probably depict Aphrodite, Hera or Demeter. The surfaces are hand worked and intentionally "distressed" so that the piece appears to truly be an ancient jewel. The handmade chain is original to the fob. The back is stamped with Shiebler's hallmark, the retailer's mark for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, and the pattern number "1043". All Shiebler Medallion pieces are rare, but this is the first complete watch fob we've seen. It could be extended with a few links to be worn as a bracelet. Origin: America, 1880-90. Condition: all original, light wear from normal use. Size: fob, 1-3/4" x 1-7/16"; overall length, 6-9/16". Weight: 18.5 grams.

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