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Stunning vintage moss agate and silver ring, hallmarked for Birmingham 1969-1970. Good condition; some scratches to agate. Ring size 9.

Mid 20th century silver and red tourmaline brooch in stylized floral form. The stones are beautiful. Very early Victorian look and very wearable. Hallmarked for London with a maker’s mark “HAL”. Measures 1 1/2”.

Charming French silk-stitched clutch purse, featuring a shepherd presenting his shepherdess with a rose; she has a lamb on a silk lead. The reverse features a landscape with flowers, trees and a gothic ruin. Watered taupe silk lining. Excellent condition. Measures 8 1/2” by 6”.

Superb quality doubled-sided petit point purse, featuring men, women and a child relaxing in pastoral settings. On the front, five courtiers chat in a beautiful garden the shading and detail are so fine, you can see ruffles and other details of dress. The reverse features a man, woman and child in a garden amid statuary; the man’s sword identifies him as a soldier. Gilt metal and marcasite frame. Butter silk lining. Purse is in excellent condition; several marcasites lacking; lipstick stai...

Fantastic enameled home front bracelet featuring a central panel with caricatures of Hitler and Tojo, sent in a metal links. The portraits, each with a dagger in their heads, flank a swastika and rising sun. At the top is a “V” for victory, flanked by the U.S. and Chinese flags. Reverse is inscribed "To: Lt. Col. B.E. Cheney/From: James C.C. Tseng/Maj. Genl., 2nd Army Division/Commander China, 1944." Very good condition; some wear overall. Panel measures 1 1/2” x 1"; bracelet measures 7...

Fabulous Whiting & Davis dresden mesh purse, circa the 1920'a. Classic deco pierced frame; beautiful bright colors in an abstract pattern; mesh and fringe intact. Snake chain; original silk lining with pocket. Large size; measures 9 1/2 inches from fringe to clasp and 5 1/2 inches wide. Condition is excellent.

Fine antique 2-sided tapestry wool purse. On the front: two lovers, she with a basket, wearing a cap; he with a guitar and red high heeled shoes! On the back: a pastoral scene, with tomb or monument amid flowers in the foreground, and a stream and house in the background. Edged in soft leather piping. Lined in cream silk, with change purse and mirror intact. Fine condition: leather edging is worn; lining is torn inside near clasp; slight soiling inside. 7 7/8” by 5 ¾”.

Extremely fine antique hand-woven 2-sided silk tapestry purse, depicting a couple on one side and a lamb on the other. The pair of lovers are reclining in a pastoral setting, she in dishabille; they are pointing to a mirror she holds as he gazes into it. Another mirror (I think it’s a mirror!) lies in his lap; it looks broken! On the reverse, a lamb lies amid robes, next to a basket of flowers. The artistry, the coloration, the design, are all superb. Very good condition; there are repai...

Stunning and rare antique microbeaded purse depicting an 18th century couple strolling in the country. Their clothing is beautifully detailed, from her wide panniers to his long frock coat. Great condition: one piece of missing fringe; lining needs to be replaced. Measures 7” (including fringe) by 4 ½”.

Very cool beaded purse or wallet, with cut steel beads decorating a lovely blue silk. Opens to reveal two blue silk pockets, lined with white silk. Condition is good; a very few scattered single beads are missing ; white silk lining has a lipstick stain. Measures 5 ¾” by 3 ¾”.

Handsome pair of vintage cufflinks, featuring vibrant crimson guilloche enamel on brass squares set with initials formed by clear paste stones. Great condition; slight wear to edges of enamel and to brass surround visible under 10x loupe. Measure 3/4” square.

Elegant pair of vintage silver domed cufflinks featuring gold pique clovers and stars set into what looks like niello. Very good condition; slight scuffing to niello on one cufflink, visible under 10x loupe. Measure 5/8” in diameter.

Early to mid-20th century miniature portrait in watercolor on ivory depicting the most wonderful baby, so full of charm and character. She wears a gold bracelet and pendant (and nothing else!), and his holding a letter. She has the cutest smile! Set in gilt metal pendant frame, which sits in a velvet and silk-lined leather case. Painting is in excellent condition; case is scuffed. Measures 3” by 2 1/4”.

Interesting art nouveau sterling silver brooch depicting a woman with blossoms in her hair, her flowing locks entwined with flowers in the form of a wreath. Marked “sterling” on the reverse. Good condition; blossom at six o’clock has a small split. Measures 1 3/8” by 1”.

A 1940’s gold and horn set of earrings, cufflinks and brooch, these pieces were souvenirs of a socialite’s African safari. The horn appears to be impala; the brooch and earrings are set in 9 carat gold; the cufflinks in 18 carat. Very good condition. The brooch measures 2 1/2”; the screwback earrings measure 1 3/4”; the cufflinks measure 1 1/8”.

Gorgeous antique metallic and silk embroidered purse, featuring a scene of the Three Graces (and a swag of roses) beautifully worked in the finest petit point. The ground is a bronze metallic thread; there are vines and flowers stitched in pale blue and pink silk. Lined in taupe silk. Excellent condition. Measures 6 1/4” by 4”.

Very pretty silver filigree pendant earrings with gold posts. Extremely wearable. Excellent condition. Measure 2”.

Adorable pair of antique blue leather baby boots, with matching dyed fur trim. Wonderful stitched detailing, braided pull, and cotton lining. Light soiling and wear to soles. Measure 5 1/8” talk; soles are 4 3/4”.