Blackbird Antiques and Vintage Collectibles



All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1199920 (stock #291.19)
Blackbird Antiques
$675.00

Measurements: BEAD NECKLACE LENGTH: 24" including 60 12 mm hand made silver beads of irregular round shapes NAJA: 2 1/4" X 2 1/4" SQUASH BLOSSOMS: each 1" long, silver, hand made - all elements strung on silver chain...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1970 item #1194137 (stock #JD)
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$95.00

Measurements: SIZE: 7.5 with 4 full cut true amethyst baguettes centered by a 2pt. diamond.

Finely wrought filigree setting which allows light to enter beneath the stones. The delicate appearance belies the strength of the setting which can be worn every day.

This is an Edwardian style manufactured from 1890-1930 (approximately). This ring was reissued in the 1960's.

No damages or repairs.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1193740 (stock #5-5)
Blackbird Antiques
$265.00

Measurements: 1 1/4" diameter - weight: 1/2 troy oz.

Classic Unger Brothers design brooch of a warrior in profile and in the Art Nouveau style. Very three dimensional details despite more than 100 years of age and usage.

Signed with the UB logo of Unger Brothers and the word "sterling." An American silver manufacturing company.

Alternatively, this could be an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and defense.

This type of brooch was commonly used to hold a lapel watch...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1179502 (stock #200.7)
Blackbird Antiques
$245.00

Measurements: 2 3/4" x 2" - WEIGHT: 1 oz.

In very fine condition without repairs or damages.

Strong repousse Art Nouveau design

Clearly marked with the Shiebler double wing hallmark, the word "sterling" and the number 2170.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1178551 (stock #100.1)
Blackbird Antiques
$395.00

Measurements: 2" total HEIGHT including ring and base x 1 1/4" greatest WIDTH - WEIGHT: 3/4 oz. - DIAMETER of ball watch: 7/8"

In good working condition - without repairs or damages either to the watch or the sterling watch case and pendant frame.

Marked as Swiss made, 17 jewels, Acedi Co.

This watch was made to be a decorative pendant as well as a travel accessory. The base allows the watch to stand upright - perhaps on a night stand.

The design is amazing...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1177989 (stock #233a23)
Blackbird Antiques
$145.00

Measurements: WEIGHT: 1.5 troy oz. - 3.25" long including both hooks x 2.25" greatest width.

Clearly hallmarked.

Worn with the long "tongue" hung over a belt or waistband. The smaller open hook would hold one chatelaine object - my first thought was a chatelaine purse or a ring of housekeeping keys.

In very good condition with strong three dimensional detail - somewhat Medieval in design.

Photographed unpolished.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1176371 (stock #b/at.009a)
Blackbird Antiques
$115.00

Measurements: 1/2 oz. of silver and silver plate combined - TOTAL LENGTH from hook: 4 1/4" - Diameter of French charm: 3/4" - Square charm: 1" x 1"

Both the shepherd's crook hook and watch swivel are silver over base metal. The chain and charms are silver.

The square charm is hallmarked as "sterling, Birmingham England, 1850, Wm. H. Haseler."

The round charm has no marks other than the date of 1909. The charm has clear detail, though the details are slightly worn...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1176081 (stock #240a9)
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Measurements: 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 3/4" - WEIGHT: 1 oz. sterling silver

Strongly sculptural design by one of the best Modernist jewelry designers: Patricia Von Musulin.

Each earring is signed and clearly marked "sterling." More current designs are marked as "925."

Fine condition, including clip back function.

Very slight surface wear consistent with age and usage.

Photographed unpolished.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1172958 (stock #bwibat)
Blackbird Antiques
$595.00

Measurements: TOTAL WEIGHT: 4 oz. including stones. - INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: 5" x 4.5" - CABOCHONS: largest: 11mm x 9mm x 5mm - LENGTH OF BIB STYLE CONSTRUCTION: 2 1/4"

This is a beautifully constructed, heavy 970 silver bib style necklace. highlighted with 10 cabochon genuine tiger eye drops. The drops hang on silver jump rings which allows them some movement.

The necklace is very clearly marked as "Mexico 970." The eagle mark is the #1 mark, used until 1958...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1171906 (stock #291.20)
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$650.00

Measurements: WEIGHT including stones: 1/2 troy oz. - STONES: 8mm diameter each

Signed with the Antonio crown mark and the words: sterling Mexico.

Dating to the 1950's-1960's when the silver mark was "sterling" rather than ,"925."

The setting is is a very secure channel setting which holds each topaz suspended above the body of the earring.

The round topaz are in very good, undamaged condition with a deep table and "antique" cut.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1170069 (stock #175-1a)
Blackbird Antiques
$295.00

Measurements: total WEIGHT including all green onyx: 3 oz. - EACH PLAQUE: 1" x 5/8" x 1/2" height - Bracelet LENGTH: 7"

Each mask is slightly different - all showing the carver's skill.

Very vintage style pin and tube clasp.

All in excellent condition without damage or repairs.

A. Tobias was one of the early silversmiths working in the 1940's - 1950's.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1162771 (stock #295-18)
Blackbird Antiques
$345.00

Measurements: FACE: 1" square with Roman Numerals

Dating to the Art Deco/Retro vintage, this is a working, STEM WIND wrist watch from Longines with a Swiss 17j movement.

The shape of the sterling case is referred to as "rounded edge square."

Recently cleaned and in good working condition.

Replacement lizard strap...