Blackbird Antiques and Vintage Collectibles



All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1202030 (stock #922)
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Measurements: SIZE: 5 3/4 (easily sized) - WEIGHT WITH DIAMONDS: 2.9 grams - SEVEN prong set, full cut, genuine diamonds

An elegant, sparkling band, perfect as a wedding band or as part of a stack of similar rings to create a real fashion statement group.

A strong ring, suitable to be worn every day and for many years.

No damages or repairs - and, I believe, that all of the diamonds are original to the setting.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1201914 (stock #282-1)
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$365.00

Measurements: SIZE 6.5 - WEIGHT with diamond: 1.9 grams - DIAMOND SIZE: 1/4 carat

The photos show the elegance and simplicity of this Edwardian ring. The diamond is held in a white gold prong setting: very secure and strong. The diamond is very bright and clear - appearing larger than 1/4 carat because of the white gold surrounding it...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1200946 (stock #231a.18)
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Measurements: SIZE: 6.25 - WEIGHT with stones: 2.5 grams - BIRTHSTONE: July - RUBY size: 1/4 carat

No damages or repairs. The stones are all guaranteed as genuine. The ruby is a clear, deep ruby pink.

This is a lovely, very feminine ring designed as a small flower - to be worn alone or as part of a stack of rings and bands.

Very secure setting. The diamonds are in full bezels; the ruby set with prongs. Easily sized.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1910 item #1200864 (stock #79)
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$345.00

Measurements: 6" x 1/2" at the widest dimension - WEIGHT: 1.3 oz.

Hallmarked with the number 12 and "S.R." I have been unable to identify the country of origin, but I purchased two yad from the same estate and the other was pre-1900 Germany.

The torah pointer or YAD (the Hebrew word for hand) is part of the Jewish ceremony of reading a portion of the torah. It is a decorated rod used in the synagogue to indicate the text of the torah that is being read in the day's service...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1200704 (stock #295.21)
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$200.00

Measurements: SIZE: 6.5 - TOP: 12mm x 6mm - WEIGHT with stones and pearls: 3 grams

This is a 14kt (tested) Victorian design referred to as a mourning ring. The inscription reads: "Eol to Mattie April 2, 1876." The black enamel work is also characteristic of Victorian mourning jewelry.

In addition to the black enamel, the ring is adorned with two small cultured pearls and a lovely, full cut, clear diamond.

No damages or repairs.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1200082 (stock #286c)
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Measurements: SIZE 6.5 - TOTAL WEIGHT including diamonds: 3 grams - HEIGHT from band: 3/8" - DIAMETER of diamond cluster: 1/4" - TWT of diamonds: 1/3 carat

The design of the 7 diamonds in a tight circular setting was called a "nosegay" when this 1915 ring was created...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1199920 (stock #291.19)
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$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 : Popular Collectibles : Toys : Games : Pre 1920 item #1199758 (stock #Hf02)
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Measurements: DIAMETER: 1 5/8" - DEPTH: 1/4"

This is a truly strange DEXTERITY TOY. Marked "Germany," the color lithographed image is of an African Black man wearing the war helmet and uniform used under Kaiser Wilhelm at the opening of the 20th century...

All Items : Antiques : Instruments and Implements : Culinary : Pre 1900 item #1199747 (stock #152-5)
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$85.00

Measurements: BLADE: 8" x 4" crescent - WOODEN HANDLE: 5" long - WEIGHT: 8.8oz.

An elegant, hand forged primitive kitchen tool for chopping food and herbs. Over a hundred years old and still in fine, usable condition.

Unpolished, so there is some rust showing. Easily removed.

The handle shows no damage or repairs - its metal rivet still tight and stable.

American made - New England origin.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1199509 (stock ##5-3)
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Measurements: 4.8 grams of 10 karat yellow and white gold with two small diamonds - SIZE: 7

As the title says, the design of this ring is elegant and understated and can be worn everyday for any occasion, by either a man or a woman.

The setting is very strong in its construction...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1199485 (stock ##5.2)
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$225.00

Measurements: 2.2 grams including stone - STONE: 8mm x 10mm - SIZE: 6 - very clear stone

14kt yellow gold filigree set with a pale hexagonal cut aquamarine. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. According to the ancients, the aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone.

No damages or repairs. Original stone.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1199410 (stock #291.8sn)
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Measurements; LID diameter: 2 1/4" - PURSE diameter: 2 7/8" - DEPTH when empty: 3/4"

Marked: Pat. Mar. 25, 1896

The frame of this little purse (sometimes called a "miser's purse") is made of silver over brass. The lid is a very traditional Art Nouveau repousse design showing water lilies, leaves, and curved shell edges topped by a lovely female face with flowing hair entwined within the natural forms...