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Antique Georgian Bracelet Clasps with Opening Backs
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Pre 1837 VR item# 796807 (stock#070804)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
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A very interesting pair of Georgian bracelet clasps with opening backs. The design is of gilded metal flowers and leaves in high relief. The clear crystal centers open from the back by releasing a small hook, allowing a small miniature, or lock of hair, to be placed inside. Each clasp has a tongue in groove closure which allows the clasps to be completely useable, and very striking in appearance. Unusual early pieces - dating 1790 to 1820. ...click for details
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Antique Carved Ostrich Egg - Classical Buildings
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Pre 1837 VR item# 768284 (stock#040818)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
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An antique carved ostrich egg with the design of several views of classical buildings around the circumference. Very likely a souvenir of the Grande Tour. There are three views of the structures done in excellent detail - and between these vignettes is carved scroll work of grapes and grape leaves. The ends of the egg are also carved with acanthus leaves and other leaves and flowers in elaborate patterns. A very interesting, and highly unusual piece, probably from as early as 1820. Color of ...click for details
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Antique Pewter Fox Head Whistle 1870
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Pre 1900 item# 760463 (stock#040810)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
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This is a really fascinating antique pewter fox head whistle that might very well have been used by the Master of Hounds in a fox hunt. Very well made with good detail, and with a couple of faint initials stamped on the top which appear to be 'IY'. Ring through the mouth to attach to a chain, or lanyard.
Maker is T. Yates Birmingham England ,1860s . It does appear in His later catalog 1870 Pg. 1a Model 8489 ...click for details
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