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Antique Cameo Brooch 10K Gold Frame Italian Shell
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1900 item# 903579
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Requiem Antique
206.322.2040
$125
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Antique pink conch shell cameo brooch set in 10kt engraved frame with twisted rope detail. This is finely carved Italian cameo with a profile similar to that of the Greek Goddess Hera, Goddess of Love and Marriage. (But don't let that scare you off!) The gold is a very warm rose color. There is an intriguing locking clasp and the pin stem is extended. Measures 1 1/8" x 1" approximately. No wear. Under magnification, a slight gap to the 3 o'clock position. Pictures are zoomed fo ...click for details
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Tortoise Shell Earrings Victorian Amphora Urn Shape
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Estate Jewelry:
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Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 855978
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Requiem Antique
206.322.2040
$375
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Fine Victorian tortoise shell earrings circa 1870, pressed in the form of an urn. The measure 2 5/8" long not including the wires so they are a good-sized. These have replacement goldfilled lever-back clasps for pierced ears and could be exchanged for shepherds hooks or screwback style easily. Tortoise is a thermoplastic, that is to say, it melts when heated, therefore can be molded into forms such as these earrings, bracelets, brooches and hair ornaments. Cigarette and card cases were als ...click for details
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WHITBY JET IMO PENDANT VICTORIAN MOURNING
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Estate Jewelry:
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Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 851308
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Requiem Antique
206.322.2040
$265
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Victorian Whitby Jet pendant hand carved with IMO or "In Memory Of" and worn in remembrance of loved ones during the long periods of mourning common in those times. This English pendant is 2 3/4" long including the jet bale. The pendant alone measuring 2 3/8". Excellent condition as you can see. Great on black silk cord, black velvet ribbon or on a Whitby chain if you are lucky to have one. Small loss old repair.
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