All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #306957 (stock #T 832)
Marked G. E. L & Co and Sterling, wonderful, perfect Watch Chain Fob with Fluted Ball showing decades and decades of rich dark patina. Six" from swivel clip. Just wonderful!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1370714 (stock #TR897)
Very nicely detailed engraved flower design is on the front of this 14Kt yellow gold late Victorian locket. The locket has an elongated bail, and the frames inside are original and complete. The diameter of the locket is 1 1/8 “.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1480794 (stock #RR04036)
This elegant and beautiful band features a continuous wheat sheaf pattern (wheat signifies love and charity). It was made at the turn of the last century, according to jewelry historian Christie Romero (RIP). She told us it was probably made using a process called “die rolling.” It is marked “22ct”, “PLATINUM” (the platinum is under the gold, as you can see in the photos), and the maker’s mark is “B’s”. We believe it is from England...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1303161 (stock #7129)
William Comyns English Arts & Crafts sterling nurse's belt buckle, fully hallmarked for London, England 1901-2. This stunning 2 piece buckle weighs 79.6 grams, it measures 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" in total, it has the stylized A&C flower bud in the central sections, and the curvilinear border with beaded pierced gallery gives this piece excellent motion...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #501171 (stock #lot172)
Description: A pair of old earrings were assembled ingeniously with natural coral beads and weaving silver patterns. With motifs of Chinese words-"Shii"(joy) on the top of the dressing pairs, an enameled work was meticulously done on it. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th century) Length: 6.5cm
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #959983 (stock #39B14 8499)
Frederick Carder designed Steuben art vase in a gold aurene iridescent finish with ruffled rim on a twisted pedestal stem. Circa 1905. An early example with a low production number '182'. Signed and numbered under base. Size: 8 3/4" high x 5 1/8" diameter. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1910 item #1408575
Bronze box with patinated surface and some cold painting, stamped Made in Austria on bottom. Measures 6 1/8" wide, 3 1/2" deep, and 2 1/8" high. Lined with wood. The sides are all hammered, and the top has a raised design depicting a camel at rest, and two figures praying. The top has varying colors of bronze to gold, with red details on the tassels of the camel and on the turban of one of the figures. Lines in the background and forefront of the scene depict sand dunes. Very much in the s...
All Items : Archives : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1910 item #1059007
Gorgeous Goyard trunk, in absolutely wonderful antique condition! Picture this at the foot of your bed or use it as the perfect coffee table. The trunk features solid brass fittings including the lock, latches and heavy brass handles. These handles will never fall off unlike the leather ones which dry out, crack and fade away. The patina on the brass is just beautiful. Other than normal travel dings and wear, I see no major damage or other problems...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #356355 (stock #lot004)
Description: A bamboo carved pendant in a shape of an inkstone with grove decoration is a small piece with ingenuity. Material: Bamboo Date: Late Qing period Length: 5cm Width: 3.5cm Depth: 1.5cm Condition: Perfect
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #485872 (stock #lot156)
Description: A blue and white covered box was applied with motifs of weeds and tendrils all over the surface except the part of the foot rim. Added with a Chinese word 'Shi' (joyful) in duplicate form on the cover's surface, this box was therefore enhancing the charming of a Chinese mood. IT WILL BE A GOOD WISH TO YOUR BELOVED ONES IN THIS SPECIAL SEASON. DATE: Qing Dynasty (late 19th Century) Condition: Perfect Width: 9.6cm Height: 6.0cm
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #1441401 (stock #RN12230)
Here is a fantastic necklace, in the style of Murrle, Bennett and other Arts & Crafts designers of high renown. It is unsigned, which is not unusual. It features a central silver panel with a big labradorite cab, 3/4” x 9/16”. The whole panel with dangles measures 13/16” x 1-7/8”. The wearable length is 24”, and there are 20” worth of labradorite beads, most having the distinctive and beautiful blue flash for which that stone is known...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1910 item #829380 (stock #lot522)
Description: A Zitan lotus-bud water basin was well carved. By a fine quality, the wood piece was preserved with enduring purplish black patina on the surface. Abrasions and minor frits were found on the outer rims. Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Width: 7.6cm, Height: 4.2cm.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1910 item #732891 (stock #T 1599 )
All SOLD. C 1900 gold plated Antique Victorian Angel Skin Coral Cross. Antique angel skin coral is getting very difficult to find as more are hoarding for better times? 2" X 1 3/8". Italian or Greek? All SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #1154540 (stock #534)
A magnificent large Japanese Imari porcelain bowl exquisite in size and quality beautiful painted court scenes and traditional Imari decorations with 24k gold highlights. overall size 18 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep or 46 x 10 cm. A fine example would be a nice addition to any interior or collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1439370 (stock #RN06087)
Here is a sweet little pendant or charm made by Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy, one of the famous French medalists. The design was usually made out of a heavy gold plate, but this one is 18kt rosy gold. Signed by Dropsy on the front, as is usual with French medals, it measures 1/2” in diameter (with the jump ring, 7/8”), and weighs 1.5g. In excellent condition, showing a gentle patina, and circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #290173 (stock #T 764)
SOLD, no price no info please. 2011. Turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau Victorian extended pin stem
(A) watch pin in heavy gold gilt finish open lattice work with a rose gold cartouche for engraving, "C" catch and J hook in back. Marked: "PS Co" on the "C" catch; and/or
(B) Monogramed with an "M"? fab curves. Both in very nice pre owned condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1379186 (stock #TR974)
A great example of art nouveau enamel work is this 14Kt yellow gold pansy watch pin/pendant. The vivid violet color gradually transitions into white and from white into light brown in the center. The center is further enhanced by an approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond. The pin/pendant is designed in two overlapping layers has a safety catch and a fold down bail. The height and width is 1 1/8”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1358070 (stock #TR846)
A highly stylish Art Nouveau pin made of 14Kt yellow gold with a diamond set in the center of the flower design. The pin is 1 ½ “high and ¾ “wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1457741 (stock #RP11192)
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here is an English brooch featuring a large peridot (1 cm x 6 mm or 3/8” x 2/8”), and, on either side, seed pearl-set gold shamrocks. Flanking those are 3 demantoids garnets per side, plus 1 above and 1 below the peridot. Peridots symbolize spring and youthfulness, and it is said to bring health and wealth. On either side is an Art Nouveau whiplash of gold with more pearls. Stamped 15ct. The brooch weighs 5.1 g and measures 1-9/16” x 5/8”...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1370713 (stock #TR896)
This antique 14Kt gold and blood-stone fob / pendant date back to early 20th century. The 20 millimeter round, high quality blood-stone is mounted in a frame that is decorated by two intertwining snakes. The diameter of the whole fob / pendant is 1”
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1438236 (stock #AP8-611)
This beautiful Art Nouveau dragon doesn't hoard treasure--he is a treasure! The pin is 18 k gold (tested). The wings are edged in 7 rose-cut diamonds each and his tail is tipped with more rose-cut diamonds. He holds an Old English cut diamond in his beak. The pin is 1 3/8” X 1 ¼”. It has an early-style safety catch. The hinge is a replacement. There are no marks. Circa 1900.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1910 item #1200873
Pair of perfume bottles of clear crystal glass with heavy sterling overlay in an Art Nouveau scrolled foliate design, with hand-worked detailing. Both the neck and rim of the bottles are encased in silver. Each sterling overlay stopper is matched to it's bottle, with each stopper marked with identical number as it appears on the base of the bottle. Bottles are monogrammed “ML”. Condition of bottles is excellent with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1446571 (stock #RSP08045)
Here is an amazingly detailed dragon or griffin stick pin with a tiny accent diamond in her mouth. She tests as 14k gold, and measures 5/8 x 1/2" with a total length of 2-1/8". She weighs in at 2.4g. In excellent condition and circa 1900. Display your inner fantasy or mythology geek on your lapel - or simply your love of beauty and history. The photos are part of the description, so please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away. Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1441128 (stock #RSP12065)
Here is a romantic stick pin for your lapel, depicting a woman in profile with a pearl nestled into the curls of her hair...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1441216 (stock #RP03001)
Here is a lovely orchid brooch, made from richly-colored, unmarked but tested, 10kt yellow gold. It has excellent detailing, an old European cut diamond (approximately 1/3 of a carat), and a fan pearl. Weighing in at 2.6g, it measures 1” by about 7/8”, is very dimensional, and very Art Nouveau. It is unmarked, but we believe it was made in Newark, NJ based on its construction. (Newark was a hub of jewelry makers around the turn of the last century, including many well-known and collectible o...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #421179 (stock #1176)
A Pair of S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Tripod Casters for Salt and Pepper, of a Baluster Shape and with a Floral Repousse and Chased Pattern. Dimension, 5.5", weight 5.5 Troy ounces. Small monogram.From the early 1900's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #144185 (stock #T 207)
C 1900 2 piece Buckle Butterfly Shape depicting An Egyptian Lady Profile with a Cleopatra Headdress and Cobra Snake Motif in Heavy Silver Plating on Brass that has been Die Stamped to resemble Repousse. 2"X3" Wide. Very little wear on her cheek (seen with loupe), but lots of nice dark oxidation in crevices. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1415982 (stock #AN10-652)
This necklace is a graceful garland of bezel-set, oval and round moonstone cabochons in silver. Loops of chain surround moonstone drops, giving the fluid drape of the necklace. The chains connecting the stones are low-grade silver. This is a turn-of-the-century piece and is 15" long
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #330963 (stock #T 1015)
c 1900 Late Art Nouveau to Arts Crafts Unsigned Silver Graceful Pin Brooch w "C" catch, Chased leaves & 3 granulations testing at least 90% (usual for that era) w unusual 8 X 15mm Slate Blue Stone or opaque Art Glass. Looks Kalo-esque. Super condition!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1910 item #577459 (stock #226)
Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze hand warmer with applied dragon design side panels and bird motif handle with pierced lid with phoenix bird design. In excellent condition with a beautiful rich brown patina. Measuring approx. 6 inches long by 3.5 wide and 6.5 tall. A fine example would be a nice decorative piece for and collection.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1910 item #105395 (stock #z132)
This is a finely carved ivory horse head, one side having three heads with glass eyes, mane and teeth, the other side, a single horse head on a wood base, excellent condition with age appropriate wear, some surface cracks. Ivory measurements 4 1/2 in. L x 1 3/4 in H x 1 3/8 in W. Including base 5 1/4 in L x 2 3/4 in H x 2 in W approximately.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1910 item #1256410 (stock #02451)
A vintage 7-1/2" high x 6-1/2" x 4" rectangular Ocean Blend Indian & Ceylon Tea tin with an unusual deep teal blue background. It has centre graphics of a steamship. This Canadian (Toronto and Peterboro (sic) tin was manufactured by Macdonald Mfg. Co. Limited Toronto; we haven't seen one with the blue colour before. This excellent advertising piece is in very good original condition with the following condition notes: one panel and one side excellent graphics and colour with minor spotting and s...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1355467 (stock #9541)
An Art Nouveau sterling daisy flower purse handle chain from the 1900 era. This 16-3/8" chain consists of oval daisy flower cast sterling silver links which are 3/8" wide. Originally on a late Victorian purse, this chain has two large loop for mounting but it could easily have a clasp added for use as a necklace (or a doubled bracelet). It is stamped STERLING on the mounting rings, it weighs 33.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Instruments and Implements : Scientific : Pre 1910 item #378908 (stock #M794)
This wonderful pharmacy prescription scale dating to the early 1900s is in very nice condition! The scale box is finely constructed of oak and the balance beam scale comes with 5 small brass weights. The weighing mechanism works like new, in fact, there is not much wear apparent indicating minimal use and loving care over the years.

The oak case measures 11.75"L x 5.5"W and has a rich warm patina with very minor staining to the top. Displays wonderfully!

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #269185 (stock #T 680)
This item has been Sold. c 1900 Hammered Arts Crafts Pin Brooch Stamped "Frost" in upside down pyramid for George Frost Arts & Crafts Studio of Dayton, Ohio. 2" X 7/16" with lots of patina commonly found in these pieces and perhaps hints of gold finish on brass. Very nice unpolished condition with just a slight wave to pin stem.
This item has been happily collected - price nor other info is available