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Antique Cherub Vienna Silver and Garnet Necklace
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 1107301 (stock# 2625)
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This cherub necklace rendered in silver, and decorated with garnets is circa 1860. It is finely detailed and very versatile. The chain can be worn with or without the pendant as it can be easily detached with a concealed hook behind the chain.
The pendant designed at the height of the Renaissance Revival, has a three section articulating classical design, with white and black enamel work. The center of the pendant has a winged cherub that is vermeil. The vermeil, a gold wash on the silver is ...click for details
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Rare Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1840
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 1069723 (stock# 2600)
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This antique Scottish agate sterling brooch is unique in design and execution. Like all forms of art, few distinguish themselves as unforgettable. One of my personal favorites, this brooch is quite early, circa 1840. It is designed with perfectly chosen agates all melding together in perfect combination of color. Each agate was cut on a curve and carefully inlaid by a highly skilled lapidary. This was done so perfectly that the eye doesn't even see the silver strips that separate each stone ...click for details
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Antique Victorian Long Niello Chain
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 1046305 (stock# 2579)
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This long, beautiful niello chain is circa 1890. The process of niello is actually a fusion of metals, among them copper, silver, lead and sulphur. This fusion, was then poured into silver that had been designed with groves/patterns. The geometric motifs, similar to this chain were often French. The metal used was 800 silver, as it was better than sterling when used with this process. More information can be found in the book on Victorian jewelry by Dawes and Davidov, page 52. ...click for details
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Antique Victorian Silver Locket and Chain
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 1041234 (stock# 1272)
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Third Floor Antiques
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This antique sterling locket and chain are 19th century English. A locket has been a sentimental piece of jewelry given as a token of love for centuries. This example has a beautiful restrained design similar to the work of Castellani. The finish on the locket is a subtle matte finish with fine Etruscan wire work. It has hallmarks on the reverse for Birmingham, 1898 and a maker's mark of AER. The beautiful sterling chain has links accented with textured tops. For similar, see page 31 in Vict ...click for details
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