This is a beautiful childs hat made of silk in a pre Raphaelite style. The construction is of peach silk satin with a pale silk lining, and the decorative trim is all in exquisite ribbon work with tule embroidery and very tiny gold beads. Quite a rare piece.

Condition: Minor silk damage on a small area of the back & on lining of decorative panel, otherwise in very nice condition for the age. Colors and workmanship are lovely.

Size: 11 inches inside circumference of bottom rim. Height- 6 inches.

These are a beautiful matched pair of Victorian gilded metal and paste stone bracelets. They appear to have been made for a baby, or small child, and have small red glass stones inset in raised diamond designs. Two red stones in floral designs hang from each of the bracelets. For their age it is surprising they bracelets are still complete.

Condition: fine, with very minor discoloration to the hanging decorations.

Size: circumference is 3 1/2 to 4 inches, as the bracelets open to slip on.

This is a very small memorial brooch with a beautifully decorated frame. Hair is under the center crystal, and the piece has a C clasp and pin. Rich color to this rather elegant little piece.

Condition: fine

Size; 3/4 X 5/8 inch.

Lovely watch holder brooch of gilt metal and paste stones with a stylized Egyptian theme. Very striking in appearance. The piece has a C clasp, hook, and dates C.1890 – 1900. Size: Height- 1 1/8 inches. Width- 1 inch.

This is a interesting daguerreotype that I had purchased some time ago, and was told came from Livingston, outside of Boston. There was a note inside the case identifying the lady as, "Edward Payson Nichol's Mother". It would be an interesting project to research the history of this family. Case is an embossed brownish color with a red satin interior.
Condition: Very minor oxidation around the edges, and a bit of dust under the glass. Usual minor wear to the case. Overall, very good.
Size: Case: 4 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches.
Image: 3 1/2 X 2 1/2 inches