This antique sterling and micro-mosaic pin depicts a pillared building much like Parthenon on Greeces Acropolis. Intricate design work surrounds the central mosaic. The decorative portion of the pin measures 1 3/8 by 1 1/4". Circa: 1800.
This antique bi-colored chatelaine is crafted of sterling silver with applied red gold. The top portion of the chatelaine features an open design with flowing floral patterns and measures 4 in height and 1 1/2" in width. Attach to the main piece is a mechanical pencil, a wax seal with blood stone, a mess coin purse with a pierced openwork mount and a scent bottle. The mechanical pencil is bi-colored as well with a floral pattern covering the majority of its surface. The pencil measures 1 3 ...click for details
A lovely pale blue guilloche, engine turned enamel provides decoration for the back of this antique oval hand mirror. The art deco chatelaine features a simple curved handle that would serve as a chatelaine connector. The front face holds an oval mirror. The piece measures 3 1/4" in height by 1 3/4" in width. Circa: 1920.
Purple guilloche enamel decorates the back of this art deco sterling silver chatelaine. Measuring 1 1/2 in diameter, the antique chatelaine holds a round mirror. An elegant floral pattern secures the connecting bail. Circa: 1920.
Curving, rounded edges outline this antique sterling garnet pin. Trios of garnets form the penultimate ring while a circle of ten garnets surrounds the center stone. The back is stamped 935. The pin measures 1 1/4" in diameter. Circa: 1880.
Three six pointed stars, each set with seven garnets, make up this antique sterling silver bar pin. The Victorian pin measures 1 1/4" in width by 1/2" in height. Circa: 1880.
Engraved foliate designs decorate the front and back calling card case of this antique sterling silver chatelaine. The top hook is crafted in the shape of a fleur-de-lis. The front of the calling card case is engraved with initials that appear to be AER. The case measures 4 1/2" in width, 3 3/4 in height and approximately 1 in depth. With the chain, the piece measures 12 in height. Circa: 1898.
Cherubim, flowers and musical instruments realized in repousse cover the top and bottom surfaces of this antique sterling silver chatelaine glasses case. The top 1/3 of the front of the spectacle case is hinged to open giving easy access to the royal blue velvet lined interior. The Victorian era case measures 5 1/2" in height, 1 5/8 in width and approximately 5/8 in depth. When dangling from the attached chain, the piece measures 8 3/4" in height. The cases were made from 1874-1911 a ...click for details
