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Antique Victorian Silver Bracelet
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 956958 (stock# 2472)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1100
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This cuff bracelet is English, circa 1880. It is more unusual than most, having fine pierced work creating vines,leaves and flowers. The use of multi- colored gold used with silver, became popular when the art of Japan was widely introduced in Europe. Commodore Perry credited with bringing about a trade agreement with Japan also opened the world to Japanese art and culture. In this example the pierced silver work is superb as is the hand engraving. The open work adds not only light, but looks ...click for details
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Striking Antique Silver Star Bracelet Circa 1900
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1910 item# 956744 (stock# 2470)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$995
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This unusual sterling bangle bracelet is designed with a star motif. Three bold stars studded with tiny round circles that are faceted, surround the front of the bracelet. The top and bottom also have a border that echoes the central motif of stars. It also has a lovely twisted rope edge border framing the tiny stars. The back surface is unadorned which is typical of bracelets from this period. It opens and closes securely with a concealed push clasp. The bracelet has hallmarks for Birmingham an ...click for details
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Antique Sterling English Locket Circa 1880
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 956737 (stock# 2469)
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973 620-0119
$395
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This antique sterling locket is English, circa 1880. The Aesthetic Movement is evident in this lovely locket with its multi- colors and naturalistic theme. This movement was born with the trade agreement made between the United States and Japan. Japanese art found a new market and silversmiths in England eagerly designed jewelry for the populace that desired this new look. This locket is typical of the fashion, finely detailed with vines and a flower motif. The leaves are finished in a yellow go ...click for details
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Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 943457 (stock# 2457)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$575
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This sterling silver Victorian bracelet is designed with the classical strap and buckle motif. This design was very popular in England in the 1880's and is bold and distinctive. The buckle and strap are decorated with tiny "cannonballs" and the strap itself as well as the backdrop is decorated with hand engraved maple leaves. The maple leaf has long been the symbol of strength, courage,protection and long life. It is a popular motif found on jewelry from this period. ...click for details
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Antique Scottish Silver Gemstone Earrings
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939932 (stock# 2455)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1050
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Antique Victorian Scottish earrings, circa 1880. They are sterling and set with a central faceted citrine that is prong set and surrounded by small flat cut stones that are bezel set. The central citrine is open to the light and is bright and rich in color. The others are set in closed backs and foiled to reflect the light. These have a beautiful mellow color. The top section too, has a closed bezel set stone with the same coloration as the central citrine. The colors of the small surrounding st ...click for details
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Antique Silver Niello Lorgnette Circa 1900
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939346 (stock# 2453)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$495
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This lorgnette, is silver designed with the process of Niello. This process was used for centuries, but had renewed interest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. According to the book Victorian Jewelry by Dawes and Davidov, "niello is a process in which a fusion of silver,copper,lead and sulphur is melted and poured on silver." The process creates patterns in geometric designs favored in France or swirling intricate patterns often found in Russian jewelry of the period. ...click for details
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