A large, heavy and superb 19th century stickpin in 14k yellow gold, with a 40 point purplish pink rhodolite garnet and enamelling c1870-80. The garnet is claw-set in an incised star and surrounded by an enamelled six-pointed star in cobalt enamel (more purple than in our photographs). The twisted-shaft pin measures 2-3/4" long and the head of this stickpin measures 5/8" across. It weighs an impressive 6.4 grams and the stone has been checked by a gemmologist. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some old solder on the back which was added to lock the threaded shaft to the head of the pin. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Surface shipping is $6 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A vintage maroon velvet Bulova man's watch box with gilt mounts c1930s. This 4-7/8" x 3-1/4" box has a mount for a man's Bulova wristwatch, a velvet and shiny material liner, and a gold stamp saying BULOVA CANADA'S FINEST TIMEPIECES. It has a BULOVA name impressed into the front of the case (we're not sure if it has a metal nameplate or if it was impressed as it appears). The gilt brass feet retain their gilding, and this case is in very good original condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor fraying of the velvet at the mount, the tearing of the shiny material which links the top and bottom (still present), and some rubs to the nap on the upper edges of the outer case. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping is $8 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card; credit card items will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

An unusual and attractive Victorian period globe-shaped wirework watch fob with natural green and blue turquoise stones, suspended from an ornate rose gold plate Victorian pin c1880. The fob has a simple loop, so it can be removed and worn as a pendant if you wish, it is not soldered. It measures 1-1/4" across the pin, and 2" long to the bottom of the 5/8" fob. It has a c-clasp closure, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a slight bit of wear to the gold plating on the pin (very minor). There is a bit of solder visible where the pin was attached to the brooch (not a repair, original construction). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping is $5 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card; credit card items will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A classic Victorian period rope style 9K yellow gold 56" long watch or fan chain necklace with a 3/4" swivel c1890. This antique 9k yellow gold chain weighs 14.7 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. There are some scrape lines on the swivel, as both the chain and watch swivel were tested by a previous owner to verify gold content. These chains are also known as muff chains. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked expedited insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $27 (other spots may vary, xpresspost and Fedex are higher) - insurance and tracking is included in shipping quotes, which vary by distance. Credit card paid items will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept Paypal.

An absolutely fabulous vintage Art Deco pewter-over-wood sheet pewter inkstand c1920s. This desk set consists of the 8-5/8 x 5-1/2" base, with a fitted glass inkwell, a hand-done optical checkerboard Deco motif (stippled and gloss segments) and a matching 8 x 7/8" letter opener, which rests on one of the two channels on the base (the other is for a pen). Also included is a 5-1/8 x 2-1/8" rocking ink blotter with screw-on knob and checkerboard motif. This high quality but unsigned writing stand has bun feet and a cloth covering on the wood base, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It has the attractive minor surface irregularities found on handmade pieces - a great addition to your desk. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $13 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

An ultramodern Scandinavian-style pair of sterling silver swing-back cufflinks. These 15/16" x 1/4" solid cufflinks weigh 11.4 grams, they have an unidentified maker's mark and STERLING, and they are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.95 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.

An unusual matching pair of early 19th century carved shell cameo pierced earrings c1820-40. This 7/8" x 3/4" pair is mounted in gilt brass, and they depict two different and facing male Greek mythological or classical figures. One is a close likeness to the statue of Pericles of Athens, not sure who the other figure represents. This pair has dark highlights and they are in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of the top of one of the cameos (not affecting the carving). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Expresspost-air post and Fedex are available for faster shipping options - please email with your zip code or postal code for the rates. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A nice gold filled 11-1/2" man's watch chain with swivel, t-bar, drop and engraved slide c1900. The swivel is marked W*F and this chain is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of plating loss to the t-bar. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.75 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL.

A 6-5/8" (including fob) late Victorian gold plated watch fob and chain c1890. This man's watch accessory features a swivel (signed RP), a t-bar, a love-knot fob and three different kinds of chain. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $5.50 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A colourful and vintage c1950s-60s Native American beaded bolo tie. It is signed "MRS. LIZZIE (illegible)" on the deersking backing, and the glass beads on this 38" long tie (19" when worn) include green, pink, white, red, orange, yellow amber, metallic and various other colours; it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor stretching of the elastic retaining strap on the deerskin back. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $5.50 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

An early Victorian 1-1/8 x 7/8" rolled rose gold plate watch fob with a foil-backed cut glass citrene coloured stone c1840. This fob's stone is untested, and this unsigned attractively designed man's watch accessory is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A late Victorian 2-1/2" stickpin with a carved pink coral 1 x 1/2" lady portrait cameo, mounted in 10k rose gold c1895. This pin is stamped 10K GOLD and it has a deep pin mount (7/16" from back to pin) for possible wear on a heavy scarf or jacket. It weighs 2.9 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A heavy and solid vintage sterling silver link bracelet. This 7-3/4" long and 3/8" wide bracelet features curved rectangular ID-style band or bar links with heavy chain links; it has a lobster claw clasp and it is stamped 925 with an unidentified maker's mark. It weighs a rather substantial 37.9 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.90 (other spots may vary, air post and Fedex are higher) - insurance is included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal.

A vintage nice & heavy man's 10k yellow gold ring with an oval onyx stone c1950-60. This classic signet style size 8-1/2 gentleman's ring weighs a substantial 10.2 grams. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark, and it measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the ring top including the onyx. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some fine scratches to the gold and onyx from wear (this can be polished out by a jeweller), and what may be an extremely tiny chip. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $24 (other spots may vary) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A lovely vintage Arts and Crafts period stickpin c1900 with a natural bezel-set turquoise stone with four stalk-mounted natural pearls. The turquoise stone is greenish-blue and the four pearls range from 2-1/2 - 2-3/4 mm. The pin is in 14k yellow gold (unmarked but tested), it measures 2-5/8" long and 5/8" x 7/16" across the pearls, and it weighs 1.5 grams. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary) - insurance/tracking is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.