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Art Nouveau Alling Enameled Diamond Emerald Byzantine Lady 14k Locket  This gorgeous Art Nouveau locket features a Byzantine lady enameled in a translucent enamel with a diamond and emerald headband and an enameled diamond set hair ornament.  The locket measures 1 5/8ths inches in diameter.  Alling and Co.  was a very well know Newark, N.J. firm famous for their enameled pieces.  The Alling and the 14k mark is on the bail but is quite worn.  The locket has both metal and glass inserts.  The back has been beautifully engraved with the initials RAC.  Condition is excellent for this very hard to find Art Nouveau locket. 

 

 

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Order # 1200   SOLD

Riker Art Nouveau Plique Lady Diamond Lily of the Valley 14k Brooch/Watch Pin This beautiful Art Nouveau brooch features a lady in profile with a diamond in her hair surrounded by plique enamel with a frame accented with lily of the valley. The brooch measured 7/8ths of an inch in diameter and is marked 14k and the Riker Bros. hallmark.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and also has a watch hook attachment to hang a watch, pendant or gemstone.  Condition is very good with light surface wear to the enamel. 

 

 

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Order # 2226   SOLD

Art Nouveau Carter Gough Enameled Lady and Poppies Pearl 14k Brooch Watch Pin  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features a lady who looks to be wearing a pearl earring surrounded by enameled poppies.  The brooch measures 3/4 of an inch in diameter and is marked 14k and the Carter Gough maker's mark.  The brooch has it's original clasp and also an attachment to hang a watch or pendant.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2881  Price $1200  

Art Nouveau Lady and Tambourine Diamond 14k Brooch This lovely Art Nouveau brooch is European in origin and features a semi-nude lady with a tambourine.  The brooch measures 1 inch in diameter and has it's original "C" clasp.  The brooch has undecipherable European hallmarks and is guaranteed to be 14k.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2751  Price $995  

Art Nouveau Diana 14k Brooch/Watch Pin This lovely Art Nouveau features Diana with her quiver full of arrows with a crescent moon set in her hair with an oak leaf and acorn border.  The brooch measures just over 1 inch in diameter.  The back is marked 14k and "WAB" for Wordley, Alsopp & Bliss.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and watch hook attachment.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2341  Price $425 

Art Nouveau Felix Rasumny Lady and Pansy 18k Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch was made by the very well know Russian/French medalist Felix Rasumny.  This brooch features an Art Nouveau lady on a pansy background.  The brooch measures 7/8ths of an inch in diameter. The brooch is marked F. Rasumny and the French 18k gold hallmark (eagle). Condition is very good for wonderful period brooch.

 

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Order # 2297  Price $495

Antique Etruscan Enameled Cherub 14k Locket  This lovely antique locket features an hand painted porcelain plaque with a cherub playing what looks to be a flute surrounded by by Etruscan bead and wire work.  The locket measures 2 1/8ths inches (including the bail) by 1 1/4 inches.  The back opens to reveal what looks to be the original hair from a loved one long gone.  The locket is not marked and is guaranteed to be 14k.  There is a very tiny break in the metal rim around the cherub.  Condition is very good for this wonderful antique locket.

 

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Order # 2591  Price $1700 

Antique Etruscan Cherub and Flute Gold Locket  This lovely antique locket features a hand painted porcelain plaque with a cherub playing a flute accented by Etruscan bead and wirework.  The locket measures 2 inches (including the bale) by 1 inch.   The locket back has what looks to be an original photo of the period.  The locket is not marked and is guaranteed to be at least 10k.  This locket could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good with normal surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2772  Price $895  

Antique Enameled Lady Diamond Gold Locket  This wonderful antique (late Georgian/early Victorian) locket features an elaborately dressed lady (hair style and dress circa late 1700's/early 1800's) with three diamonds in her hair and one diamond at the front of her gown.  The locket measures 1 1/16ths inches (not including the loop or bail) by 7/8ths of an inch.  The locket is unmarked and is guaranteed to be at least 14k.  The locket has both metal and glass inserts and is in good working order.  The back has a nice design that features a heart in the center.  There has been a small repair to the enamel.  Condition is very good.

 

 

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Order # 2002  Price $1300

Antique Butterfly and Roses Gold Washed Locket  This fun antique locket has a butterfly hovering above roses on a porcelain plaque surrounded by a frame enameled in black and white with a bail enameled with a pink rose.  The locket measures 2 3/8ths inches (with the bail) by 1 3/8ths inches.  The back is glass and opens.  The back will stay shut when worn, but does tend to be a bit loose and will open slightly. The enamel is in very good condition with very light wear on a few of the edges.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.   

 

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Order # 2592  SOLD

Antique Mythical Creature Diamond 14k Locket  This interesting antique locket features a mythical creature that resembles either the Green Man or a satyr type creature.  The locket is set with seven diamonds and is marked 14k.  The locket measures 15/16ths of an inch in diameter.  The locket is in good working order and has one metal rim.  The back has been nicely engraved with the initials "CHB". Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2861  SOLD

Antique Cupid and Arrow 10k Gold Large Heart Locket  This wonderful gold antique heart locket features Cupid with his bow and arrow and is one that is not often.  The heart locket measures just under 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  The locket is not marked (not unusual for this period) and is guaranteed to be 10k gold.  The locket is in good working order.  The back has been beautifully engraved with the initials  "ABD".  The inside has both metal and plastic inserts.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 3132  SOLD

Antique Diamond Gold Heart Locket  This lovely antique heart locket features a front set with eight diamonds with a beaded border.  The heart locket measures 1 3/8ths inches by 1 1/8uths inches.  The back has been beautifully engraved with initials that are a bit hard to make out (the center initial is an "M"). The heart locket is unmarked (not unusual for the time) and is guaranteed to be at least 10k.  The locket doe snot have any metal or glass inserts and is in good working order.  The top loop has some wear.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2813  Price $850 

Antique Buffalo Gold Plated Locket  This fun antique locket features a buffalo, a subject not often seen on a locket.  The locket measures 1 inch in diameter (not including the ring or bail).  The back has not been engraved.  The locket has both metal rims and plastic inserts.  There is light wear to the gold plating.  The locket is in good working order.  The locket could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2535  SOLD 

Griffin Diamond 14k Brooch.jpg (105541 bytes) Beaux Arts Diamond Griffin Brooch  This lovely brooch features a griffin set with two diamonds.  The brooch measures 1 inch by 3/4ths inches.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp with the worn 14k mark.   Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 662  Price $325 

Riker Art Nouveau Enameled Wings Opal Diamond 14k Brooch/Watch Pin  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features enameled wings in varying shades of blue surrounding an opal accented with a diamond.  The brooch measures 1 1/2 inches by  1/2 of an inch.  The back is marked 14k and the Riker maker's mark on the upper part of the left wing (too small to photograph).  There looks to be an old solder repair on the watch hook attachment and possibly the clasp (hard to tell). Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2775  SOLD

Art Nouveau Krementz Enameled Tulips Swans Diamond 14k Brooch  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features two swans accented by enameled tulips on a coral and green  background set with diamonds.  The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches by just over 1 1/8ths inches. The original clasp is marked 14k and the Krementz maker's mark. Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 3020  Price $3000 

Art Nouveau Krementz Enameled Snake Pearl Diamond 14k Brooch  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features a diamond set enameled snake around a large freshwater pearl.  The brooch was made by the well known Newark, New Jersey firm of Krementz & Co.  The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches by 5/8ths of an inch.  The brooch is marked 14k and the Krementz mark.  There may be enamel loss, but is hard to tell as it looks like it was made that way. There is a small area of discoloration on the pearl under the snake's neck. Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2752  SOLD

Edwardian Freshwater Pearl Amethyst 14k Festoon Necklace  This wonderful Edwardian festoon necklace features a daisy made from freshwater pearls (Mississippi River pearls) with an amethyst center with swags accented with amethysts and freshwater pearls.  The festoon section measures 4 3/8ths inches by just under 1 3/4 inches.  The daisy measures 11/16ths of an inch.  The necklace measures 18 inches.  The necklace is unmarked and has been tested to be 14k.  There is an old repair to the top loop on the left side of the daisy that holds the chain.  Several of the freshwater pearls on the swag section pearls are discolored and have wear to the nacre.  Condition is very good.  These necklaces were usually done with a sapphire or diamond center, an amethyst set festoon is a bit more unusual. 

 

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Order # 1612  Price $795 

Edwardian Mississippi River Pearl Brooch  This beautiful period brooch features Mississippi River fresh water pearls in the design of a daisy.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter .  The brooch is set in 14k gold (unmarked, tested) and has its original period catch.  There are a couple of very small areas of slight discoloration that can only be seen with a loupe.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

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Order # 761  Price $300  

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond Flower and Crescent Moon 10k Brooch/Pendant  This lovely brooch/pendant features a crescent moon and flower set with seed pearls.  The flower accent features a diamond center.  The brooch/pendant measures 1 inch in diameter.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and safety chain.  The brooch is unmarked (not unusual for this period) and is guaranteed to be 10k gold.  Condition is very good.

 

 

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Order # 1266  SOLD

Antique Lady and Pearl Crescent Moon 14k Brooch/Watch Pin This lovely antique brooch features both Victorian and Art Nouveau motifs with a  lady in Greek style clothing sitting or swinging from the pearl crescent moon.  The brooch measures 1 inch by 1 1/4 inches and is marked 14k.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

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Order # 849  Price $395

DSCN4463.JPG (173742 bytes) Victorian Lion 18K Brooch  Nice period brooch/watch pin set with a diamond in the lion's mouth and garnet eyes.  Good size, measuring 1 inch by 7/8th of an inch.   Has original watch pin attachment but the original clasp has been replaced with a safety catch.  Tested to be 18k.

 

 

 

 

Order # 281  Price $450   

DSCN6636.jpg (103393 bytes) Arts and Crafts Amethyst 14k Brooch This lovely Arts and Crafts brooch features gold leaves surrounding a faceted amethyst. The brooch measures just under 2 inches by 1/2 inch. The brooch has its original clasp and is marked 14k. Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 360  Price $425

Art Nouveau Krementz Enameled Sweet Pea Diamond 14k Brooch  This beautiful Art Nouveau brooch features a three dimensional enameled sweet pea, accented with a diamond.  The brooch measures just under 1 1/8ths inches by 7/8ths of an inch.  The back is marked 14k and the Krementz mark.  Condition is very good for this wonderful Art Nouveau brooch. 

 

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Order # 2203  SOLD

Art Nouveau Bippart and Griscom Enameled Iris 14k Brooch  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features an iris in bloom and a bud.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter.  The brooch is marked 14k and with the Bippart Griscom (a Newark, NJ firm) mark.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2588  SOLD

Art Nouveau Iridescent Enamel Flower Pearl 14k Brooch  This wonderful iridescent enameled Art Nouveau brooch features a violet type flower accented with a freshwater pearl.  The enamel work on this brooch is typical of the jewelry firms of Newark, New Jersey.  The brooch measures 1 inch by 15/16ths of an inch and is marked 14k.  There is one small area of enamel wear on the edge of one of the petals.  This wear is visible only with a loupe.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is in very good condition. 

 

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Order # 1858  SOLD

Antique Enameled Violet Diamond 14k Brooch  This lovely antique brooch features an enameled violet in shades of blue, dark blue, accented with a whitish yellow center set with a diamond.   In the Victorian times, each flower had a symbolic meaning.  Blue violets represented love and faithfulness.   The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches by 15/16ths of an inch an is marked 14k.   The original clasp is in good working order.  The brooch has its original clasp and is in very good condition. 

 

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Order # 1705  SOLD

DSCN6976.jpg (122180 bytes) Victorian Enameled Pearl Violet Gold Brooch Pendant Elegant black matte enamel violet set with a pearl.  Original "C" clasp and pendant fitting.  Unmarked 14k (tested).  Condition of enamel is very good with very slight surface wear.  Measures 1 inch by 5/8ths of an inch. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 385  Price $295

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Garnet Heart Gold Brooch.jpg (240030 bytes) Art Nouveau Iridescent Enamel Pearl Garnet Heart Gold Brooch  Fun Art Nouveau brooch features an enameled leaf with a heart shaped garnet and small pearl.  The brooch is unmarked (guaranteed to be at least 10k) and measures 1 7/8ths inches by 5/8ths of an inch and has its original "C" clasp.  There is a very small area of wear to the enamel near the center of the leaf.   Overall condition is very good.

 

 

 

Order # 535  Price $125   

DSCN3077.JPG (138478 bytes) Victorian Scottish Kilt Pin  Striking kilt pin featuring and animal's foot set in a chased silver setting accented with a lovely caringorm.  This is one of the nicest examples of this type of kilt pin I have seen.  The setting is unmarked silver as these pieces were rarely marked.  The caringorm is in very good condition with no surface wear.  Measures 3 5/8 inches by 1 inch.   Kilt pin has its original "C" clasp.  

 

 

Order #  233  Price $195  

Victorian Japanese Shakudo Locket  This gorgeous and very hard to find Japanese shakudo locket features an elaborate basket of flowers on one side and a scene with islands and a Japanese ship on the back side.  Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold that results in a purplish black surface that is then inlayed with various colors of gold and silver.  The metal surrounding the shakudo inset is brass.  The locket measures 1 5/8ths inches by just under 1 1/8ths inches.  The inside is original and has a place for two photos.  The locket does not have any glass or metal rings to hold the photos and I do not think it ever did have them.  One the front are the bare remnants of what looks to have been a braided metal ring around the outer rim of the locket that has been removed.  A good jeweler could easily remove the small remaining portion. The locket is in very good condition and retains the original patina. 

 

 

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Order # 751  Price $650

Antique Pearl Enameled Agate Cameo 14k Brooch/Locket/Pendant  This wonderful antique cameo features a woman with an elaborately carved headdress, clothing and earrings.  The layers of the agate are used to highlight her hair, earrings and her medieval style clothing.  The edge of the cameo features a beaded border, again using the different layers of the agate to the best advantage.  The brooch/pendant is set with four pearls and the frame of the cameo has been elaborately enameled in black.  The back features an area for a photo and all the fittings are original.  The brooch/pendant measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 3/8ths inches (including the bail).  The brooch/pendant has been tested and is guaranteed to be 14k gold.  There is some wear to the enamel on the back of the bail.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2578  SOLD

Victorian Stone Cameo Pearl 14k Gold Brooch Pendant  This wonderful brooch/pendant features a banded agate cameo of a lady in a classic pose accented with five pearls.  The brooch/pendant measures 2 inches (without the bail) by 1 1/4 inches.  The fold down bail adds another 3/8ths of an inch.  The brooch is unmarked (not unusual for the time) and is guaranteed to be 14k gold.  The clasp and fold down bail are in good working order.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 2005  Price $1000

Art Nouveau Shell Cameo Gold Brooch.jpg (201702 bytes) Art Nouveau Shell Cameo Rose Gold Brooch WOW again... a stunning Art Nouveau cameo featuring a full face carving of a lovely woman surrounded by flowers.  The frame is a rose colored gold and is unmarked but is guaranteed to be at least 10k.  Brooch measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 3/8ths inches and has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  I have never seen an Art Nouveau cameo of this caliber.

 

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Order # 451  Price $795   

Agate Cameo Pearl 14k Brooch Pendant.jpg (241292 bytes) Edwardian Agate Cameo Pearl 14k Brooch Pendant  Gorgeous period agate cameo features a woman in a classic pose surrounded by pearls. The agate is a pale sand color and is translucent with the color being darker in the photo than it is in person. The brooch/pendant measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 3/16ths inches and has its original clasp, a pendant loop, and is marked 14k.  All original condition with no damage or repairs.  

 

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Order # 579  Price $895   

Arts and Crafts Shell Cameo 14k Brooch/Pendant This interesting shell cameo features two women in classical attire with an intricate Arts and Crafts leaf and berry/grape frame done in 14k gold.  The cameo measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches and is marked 14k.  The cameo has its original brooch and pendant fittings.   One the top female figure there are two very small dark lines at the base of her neck that look to be original to the piece and are not cracks.   The overall condition is very good and the elaborate frame is in excellent condition.

 

 

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Order # 703   Price $895   

Onyx Gold Cameo Brooch Locket.jpg (172236 bytes) Victorian Onyx Cameo Etruscan Gold Locket Brooch Lovely Victorian onyx cameo locket brooch accented with Etruscan bead work.  Elaborate onyx cameo of a lady with an elaborate hairstyle, earrings and clothing.  Measures just under 1 7/8ths inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Had original catch and locket section is in good working order with its original fittings.  This could easily be converted to a pendant with the attachment of a bail as the top of the cameo has an area for attachment.  Cameo and locket are in very good condition.

 

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Order # 372  Price $350    

Hebe and Eagle 800 Silver Cameo Brooch Pendant.jpg.JPG (110649 bytes) Victorian  Hebe and The Eagle Cameo Vermeil Brooch/Pendant  Lovely Victorian shell carving of Hebe and the Eagle set in a gold washed elaborate 800 silver (marked) filigree frame.  Frame is in excellent condition with no damage.  The brooch measures a large 2 7/8 inches by just under 2 inches.  Has original pendant attachment and original "C" clasp.  Gold wash is in excellent condition.  Cameo has some stress marks (upper left side) but they are not cracks and do not go through the shell. There is also some type of signature on the back of the shell cameo.   

 

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Order #215  Price $595  

14k Gold Cameo Brooch.jpg (98512 bytes) Antique 14k Shell Cameo Brooch  This lovely antique shell cameo features a woman in a classic pose set in a very simple but elegant gold frame.  The cameo brooch is unmarked and has been tested and is guaranteed to be 14k gold.  The brooch measures 2 inches by 1 5/8 inches.  The clasp at some point has been expertly replaced with a safety catch.  The cameo is in very good condition.

 

 

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Order # 142   Price $500

Onyx  Enamel Gold Cameo Brooch.jpg (130432 bytes) Edwardian Enameled Stone Cameo Brooch/Pendant  Striking black and white enamel circle an onyx stone cameo,  set in 14k gold.  Period clasp and with a pendant attachment.  Cameo measures 7/8 of an inch and the brooch measures just under 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches (excluding bail for pendant attachment).  Both cameo and enamel are in excellent condition.

 

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Order # 52   Price $595

Two Children Porcelain 14k Brooch.jpg (229010 bytes) Victorian Porcelain 14k Brooch  This sweet Victorian porcelain brooch features two young children.  The brooch is marked 28 on the back and is 14k (very worn marks on the clasp).  The brooch measures just over 2 inches by 1 5/8ths inches and has its original fittings.  There a couple of areas of very light surface wear on the front of the porcelain and on the frame.  Condition is very good with no repairs.

 

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Order # 465  Price $400   

Limoge Necklace close up.jpg (133718 bytes) Limoge Enamel Necklace with Etruscan Granulation Lovely and very interesting Limoge enamel woman set in an elaborate Etruscan style frame with  a coral and Etruscan drop and  granulated balls accenting the chain.  The Limoge frame measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 3/16ths with the drop section measuring 3 3/8ths inches in length from the top of the frame to the bottom of the coral.  The necklace has two granulated beads on each side and measures 20 inches in length. The metal is gold filled or a base metal with a very heavy gold wash.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

 

Order # 429  Price $195 

Victorian Etruscan Amethyst Pearl 14k Hat and Hair Pin Set  Now this is something you almost never see, a hat and hair pin set in their original leatherette wallet.  The hat and hair pins  both feature elaborate Etruscan work tops set with an amethyst center topped with a pearl.  Each piece  is marked 14k and a maker mark that looks to be the Day, Clark and Company.  The set was retailed through Bailey, Biddle and Banks and this is stamped on the wallet.  The hair pins measure 2 5/8ths inches with the top measuring roughly 3/8ths of an inch in diameter.  The hat pin measures at total length of  4 7/8ths inches and the top measures 1/2 inch by 3/8ths of an inch.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.

 

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Order # 762  Price $595 

Antique Man in the Moon Diamond 14k Stickpin  This fun antique stickpin features a winking man in the moon with an eye set with a diamond.  The top part of the stick pin measures 11/16ths of an inch by 5/8ths of an inch.  The total length of the stickpin is 1 7/8ths inches.  The stickpin is marked 14k on the stem.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2882  SOLD

Antique Carved Tiger Eye Man in the Moon 14k Stickpin  This wonderful antique stickpin features a man in the moon carved in tiger eye.  The top of the stickpin measures 5/8ths of an inch in diameter.  The total length of the stickpin is 3 1/8ths inches.  The stickpin is unmarked and is guaranteed to be 14k.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2806  Price $795 

Antique Enameled Butterfly 14k Gold Stickpin  This lovely figural stickpin features a butterfly enameled with iridescent shades of aqua and blue with a red dot on the top and bottom of each wing.  The butterfly measures 5/8ths of an inch by 1/2 of an inch with the pin measuring 2 inches.  The stickpin is marked 14k and an undecipherable maker's mark.  Condition is very good.  The pin section has a few slight areas of wear and a small bend. 

 

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Order # 1212  Price $195 

Art Nouveau Lady Sterling Stickpin  This lovely Art Nouveau stickpin features a nude lady who looks to be bathing in the water surrounded by rushes.  The top of the stickpin measures 11/16ths of an inch by 9/16ths of an inch.  The total length of the stickpin is 2 5/8ths inches.  The back has an undecipherable maker's mark and the stem is marked sterling.  There is light wear to the lady and her face.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

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Order # 2556  SOLD

Victorian Crab Sterling Stickpin  This fun Victorian stickpin features a figural crab, pinchers and all!  The stickpin measures 1/2 of an inch by 5/8ths of an inch.  The pin section measures 1 7/8ths inches and is marked sterling.  Condition is very good.  A pair of matching cufflinks are listed in # 1453. 

 

 

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Order # 1452  Price $95 

Edwardian Gold Lorgnette.jpg (123239 bytes) Edwardian 10k Gold Lorgnette   Nice Edwardian 10k gold (marked) lorgnette.  Push button on handle to open.   Glasses pop open with a good spring.  Very minor surface scratches  and a small chip on glass part of glasses.  Filigree part on handle in excellent condition.  Glasses can be changed to fit your glasses prescription.  No damage or repairs.  Measures 3 inches by 1 3/4 inches. 

 

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Order # 54    Price $295

Victorian Snake Sterling Lorgnette.jpg (163877 bytes) Art Nouveau Snake Sterling Lorgnette  This very elaborate lorgnette is accented with two snakes entwined along the entire length of the case with a center design of a thistle.  The lorgnette measures 4 3/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches and is marked sterling.  The pattern and the engraved initials are the same on both sides.  The glasses are in good working order.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.   The quality of the work is on par with Kerr or Unger and this is an unusual and striking lorgnette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 517  Price $425

Art Nouveau European Butterfly Lady 900 Silver Slide Locket  The amazing Art Nouveau slide locket features a young woman with lavender plique butterfly wings accented with an iris type flower and mother of pearl insets.  This design is attributed to Meyle and Mayer, a very well know German firm that operated out of Pforzheim.  The slide mirror measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches (including the loop, not the ring).  The plique is in very good condition and has some lines (not cracks) in the plique.  The slide locket at one time held a mirror.  You can see where something at one time was glued in on the inside.  The back has some light scratches.  The slide locket has a light gold wash and  is marked 900 and depose.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  I have a photo of the identical Meyle and Mayer piece available upon request. 

 

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Order # 3162  SOLD

Blue Pink Plique Flower Paste Silver Pendant.jpg (159823 bytes) Edwardian Plique Pink Flower Paste Silver Pearl Pendant  Lovely Edwardian plique pendant accented by a pink paste flower and a pearl drop.  Pendant is a good size, measuring 2 3/8ths inches by 1 inch and is unmarked silver.  There are a couple of small stress lines (not cracks) that are only visible with a loop.  Pastes have normal aging which is uniform on all the pastes.  Condition is very good with no repairs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 432  SOLD

Deco Marcasite Pink Plique Pendant.jpg.JPG (77165 bytes) Jugendstil Plique Marcasite Sterling Pendant  This lovely Jugendstil pendant (circa 1910-1920) features pink plique set with marcasites and a pink paste.  The condition of the plique sections are excellent.  The pendant is marked sterling and depose.  The pendant measures 1 7/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  The chain is a later addition as the original chain was too short to wear.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 158   SOLD

Plique Winged Citrine Paste Heart 935 Brooch.jpg (456324 bytes) Edwardian Plique Winged Paste Heart Sterling Brooch  This interesting Edwardian brooch features a winged motif surrounding a citrine paste heart.  White pastes accent both the heart and top part of the wings and a pearl drops off of the heart.  The brooch is most likely German and is marked 935 and the numbers 404832  and the letters that appear to be Bd or Rd.  The brooch measures 1 3/4 inches by 7/8ths of an inch and has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good.  The pearl looks to be a more modern replacement and is not real.

 

 

 

 

Order # 504  SOLD 

Art Nouveau Enameled Lady Chrysoprase Sterling Slide Mirror This beautiful antique slide mirror features a dark haired lady with gold and green ornaments in her hair accented with a cabochon chrysoprase at the top and bottom of the slide mirror.  The slide mirror measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter.  The slide mirror is marked sterling and is European in origin.  The mirror has wear around the edges.  The mirror slides open easily and never had any type of catch. This can easily be changed into a locket.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2941  Price $795

Meyle and Mayer Enameled Lady 800 Silver Brooch  This lovely antique European brooch features a lady with upswept hair accented with pink flowers and a hair ornament.   The detail is amazing, you can even seen her elaborate earrings. The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches in diameter.  The back is marked depose, 800 (silver) and the Meyle and Mayer dragonfly.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  The brooch has a loop at the top that could have a bail added so this could be worn as a pendant.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2959  Price $695 

European Art Nouveau Lady Sterling Watch Pin/Brooch  This lovely brooch features a lovely lady with a floral headdress.  The brooch is European in origin and also functions as a watch pin.  The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches by  1 inch and is marked sterling.  There is light surface wear and  a very small chip at about 3 o'clock.  There is also light wear to the aqua enamel in the frame at the bottom.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1405  Price $250

Secessionist Amethyst Pearl 800 Silver Filigree Necklace  This lovely European (most likely Austrian) necklace is done in the Secessionist style with lovely filigree wirework and accented with faceted amethysts and freshwater pearls with an amethyst and pearl drop.  The pendant part of the necklace measures 2 1/4 inches by just under 1 inch wide.  The chain measures 18 1/4 inches.  The ring near the clasp is marked 800 with an undecipherable maker's mark.  The necklace has a gold wash.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2538  SOLD

Jugendstil Enameled Sterling Brooch.jpg (313483 bytes) Jugendstil Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch This striking Arts and Crafts period brooch is done in the Jugendstil style with lovely shaded blue enamel (dark blue to aqua).  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches and has its original "C" clasp.  The brooch has a gold wash and is marked sterling silver.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  

 

 

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Order # 655   Price $725 

Arts and Crafts Turquoise Silver Necklace The beautiful hand made piece features bezel set turquoise in both the bail and the main part of the drop section of the necklace.  The drop section measures just under 3 1/8ths inches by 3/4 of an inch.  The chain measures just over 16 inches and features a period clasp that is marked "1902" and "PAT 2591".   The back of the pendant section has the numbers "167" scratched on the back.  The necklace is unmarked and is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver. 

 

 

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Order # 825   SOLD

A&C Enameled English Sterling Necklace.jpg (260731 bytes) Enameled English Arts and Crafts Necklace  Lovely English Arts and Crafts necklace enameled in shades of turquoise, blue and green accented with mother of pearl and a pearl drop.  English hallmarks (anchor, lion, and the letter k) for Birmingham, sterling and was made in 1909-10 by GV and Co.  Center part of the necklace measures 1 1/8ths inches by 1 1/2 inches with the enamel inserts on the chain measuring 5/8ths of an inch.  The chain measures 16 inches for a total length of 17 inches.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

Order # 510  Price $425

Arts and Crafts Lavender Enamel Silver Pendant.jpg (119266 bytes) Arts and Crafts Lavender Enameled Silver Pendant  Fun period pendant in the English Arts and Crafts style is enameled in a lovely shade of lavender with the back counter enameled in sky blue.   The pendant  is unmarked (not unusual for this period) and measures 1 5/8ths inches (excluding the pendant ring)  by just over 3/4 of an inch.  Condition is very good with one slight area of wear (visible with a loupe) on the front near the top right of the pendant.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 541   Price $150

Murrle Bennett Amethyst 835 Pendant.jpg (162980 bytes) Jugendstil 835 Amethyst Pendant Classic Murrle Bennett style pendant is accented with an amethyst.  Measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/16ths inches and is marked depose, 835, and a mark associated with Murrle Bennett and was made for the German market.  Condition is very good.  The bottom drop has a very slight bend and could easily be straightened by a jeweler.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 448  Price $450   

Carl Hermann Lapis 900 Silver Festoon.jpg (281153 bytes) Carl Hermann Jugendstil Enameled Lapis Festoon  Necklace  This large dramatic festoon is by German designer Carl Hermann (Pflorzheim, Germany).  The large center stone is surrounded by a frame that has blue enamel accents topped by a bow.  Good size, with the festoon section measuring 5 inches by 3 1/4 inches with the chain measuring just under 18 inches.  Marked depose, 900, and Carl Hermann.  Condition is very good with slight surface wear on the stones.

 

 

 

 

Order # 441  Price $650

Citrine Filigree 800 Silver Pendant.jpg (168277 bytes) Edwardian Citrine Filigree Silver Pendant  This lovely pendant features a delicate filigree setting with four citrines.  The pendant is a good size, measuring 3 1/8ths inches by 2 inches and is marked in several places 800 (for 800 silver).  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  This pendant would look wonderful on a black ribbon or cord.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 664  Price $195

Arts and Crafts Chalcedony Leaf and Berry Sterling Pendant and Chain  This lovely pendant features a leaf and berry frame, around a teardrop shaped piece of blue chalcedony. The bail is also in the shape of a leaf.  The pendant measures 2 inches by     1 1/4 inches.  The leaf bail will add another 1/4 of an inch for a total of 2 1/4 inches in length.  The pendant is marked sterling on the back.  The sterling chain measures 18 inches.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 2579  Price $225  

Antique Richard Hemsley Enameled Canadian Sterling Festoon Necklace  This wonder antique (circa 1900-1915) enameled festoon necklace features pink flowers on a background that graduates from yellow to gold to brown.  The festoon section measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches.  Each enameled section is marked sterling and RH for Richard Hensley (of Canada).  The chain appears to have a light gold wash.  The total length of the necklace is 16 inches.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2524  Price $295 

Arts and Crafts Lapis Sterling Pendant  This lovely Arts and Crafts cross features twining leaves accented with lapis (or sodalite) in the form of a stylized cross.  The pendant measures 1 7/8ths inches (not including the bail) by 1 3/4 inches and is marked sterling.  The bail looks to be a later replacement.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1196  SOLD

German Chrysophrase Pearl 800 Silver Pendant.jpg (220483 bytes) Arts and Crafts Jugendstil Chrysoprase and MOP Silver Pendant  This Arts and Crafts period piece circa 1900-1915 features a cabochon chrysoprase accented with mother of pearl and a leaf motif.  This type of pendant is typically German and very much in the style of Theodore Fahrner.  Measures 2 1/8ths inches (including bail) by 1 inch and is marked 800 and the letters T and M or H or possibly F (very hard to make out).  This could possibly be a Fahrner piece or could have been made by Theodor Herbstrith (TH), but the maker's mark is very worn.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

 

 

Order # 506  Price $275 

Moonstone Festoon Silver Necklace.jpg (491402 bytes) Edwardian Moonstone Festoon Necklace  Classic original Edwardian festoon moonstone necklace set in silver.  This style has been much copied and reproduced, however is this an original hand made piece.  The festoon section measures 4 1/4 inches by 1 1/8th inches with the total length of the necklace being 15 3/8ths inches.  The moonstones are quite lovely but several of the moonstones have a few small cracks and surface wear.  The cracks are not major and do not affect the settings as several look like fissures and may be original to the stone and also are not visible when worn.   The metal is unmarked and looks to be silver, I have not had it tested.  

 

 

 

 

Order # 584  SOLD  

Edwardian Filigree Carnelian Pearl GF F&B Festoon Necklace.jpg (404289 bytes) Edwardian Carnelian Pearl Festoon Necklace  Lovely Edwardian festoon necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel made by Theodore Foster and Bros.  (F&B).   The carnelian stones that accent this period piece make it quite striking and unusual.  Necklace is all original with lovely fresh water pearls and is gold filled.  Festoon section measures just under 7 1/2 inches by 1 7/8ths  inches with overall length of necklace being 14 1/4 inches.   Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 470  Price $175  

Edwardian Turquoise Pearl Silver Choker  This gorgeous turquoise and pearl transitional choker has Edwardian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts elements.  Large cabochon turquoise stones are set in a vermeil frames accented with freshwater pearls and filigree accents.  The choker measures 14 1/2 inches by just over 7/8ths of an inch and is unmarked 800 silver (tested).  The natural turquoise cabochons have the normal cracks an fissures that are associated with this type of stone.  It has been many years since I have seen such a wonderful example of a period choker.  Condition is very good for this wonderful period piece. 

 

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Order # 1117  Price $595

Edwardian Turquoise Pearl Vermeil Choker This lovely Edwardian period necklace features cabochon turquoise in a scalloped setting with freshwater pearl accents on the vermeil chain.  The necklace measures 13 1/8ths inches by 1 inch and is for a small neck. This could easily be worn with the addition of an extender.  Condition is very good.  The gold wash has wear on the back side of the necklace.  I have not had the metal tested and the necklace is unmarked which is not unusual for this period.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1265  Price $395 

Edwardian Citrine Sterling Necklace.jpg (342613 bytes) Edwardian Citrine Sterling Necklace  Striking Edwardian citrine necklace set festoon style with silver chain.  I have seen this style done with seed pearls but not done with sterling chain which makes this piece much easier to wear and not as delicate.   Condition is very good and all original.  The necklace is European in origin and is marked 925 (most likely French) on the clasp.    Citrine section measures 9 inches with each citrine measuring 1/2 inches by 3/8ths of an inch and the total length of the necklace is 14 3/4 inches.

 

 

 

 

Order # 463  Price $595 

DSCN5543.JPG (138055 bytes) Edwardian Paste Heart Pendant  Lovely delicate pink and white paste heart pendant .  Pink heart paste is in an open back setting with the white pastes in closed back settings.  Some minor discoloration in white pastes which is consistent with the age of the pendant.  Unmarked silver and measures just under 2 1/4 inches by 7/8ths of an inch (from top of pendant loop to bottom of heart).  Chain measures 17 inches.  Overall condition is very good.  Comes in a period fitted box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 340  Price $375  

Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl Sterling Ring This lovely Art Nouveau ring features three freshwater pearls accented with leaves.  The ring measures 15/16ths of an inch by 5/8ths of an inch across the top and is marked sterling.  The ring is approximately a size six and could easily be resized by your jeweler.  Condition is very good for this lovely period ring.

 

 

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Order # 1342  SOLD

DSCN5179.jpg (136614 bytes) Bernhard Hertz Skonvirke Enameled Vermeil Festoon Necklace Lovely Danish necklace accented with royal blue enamel.  The back is as detailed as the front with the festoon section measures just under 6 inches by 1 3/4 inches.  Necklace is marked BH 925S for Bernhard Hertz and has a gold wash and unusual period clasp.  One small area of enamel on the lover left dangle is worn and could easily be repaired.  All other enameling is in excellent condition. Necklace in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

Order # 312   Price $525   

Arts and Crafts Mabe Pearl Leaf Necklace.jpg (394293 bytes) Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Silver Necklace  Stunning Arts and Crafts hand made necklace in the English Gaskin style is accented with mother of pearl inserts in detailed settings made to resemble leaves and fruit.  Pendant section is unmarked silver and measures 2 inches by 1 3/4 inches with the chain sections measuring 7/8ths of an inch by 3/4 of an inch.  The chain measures 16 inches.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

 

 

Order # 444  Price $695   

Arts and Crafts Mabe Pearl Leaf Necklace.jpg.JPG (130543 bytes) Arts and Crafts Sterling  Pearl Leaf Festoon Necklace Circa 1900, hand made leaves accent pearls set in sterling silver (marked) .  Center drop measures 1 7/8 inches by 1/2 inch.  Necklace measures 16 inches with festoon section measuring 3 inches.  Condition is excellent.

 

 

 

 

Order # 97   Price $495         

Arts and Crafts Amethyst Sycamore Leaf Sterling Necklace  This lovely handmade Arts and Crafts necklace features sycamore leaves set with faceted amethysts.  The sycamore leaf section of the necklace measures just over 5 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches and the total length of the necklace is just under 17 1/2 inches.  The necklace with its period paper clip chain is marked sterling on the clasp.  The are undecipherable marks (could be a maker's mark or made in production) on the back of the center section of the necklace.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1642  SOLD

Art Nouveau Adventurine Sterling Festoon Necklace.jpg (315766 bytes) Art Nouveau Adventurine Sterling Festoon  Elaborate large sterling festoon featuring dolphins and adventurine stones.  Festoon section measures 7 1/4 inches by 3 7/8ths inches and the entire necklace measures 17 inches.  The center stone measures 13/16ths of an inch.  All stones are in very good condition and the necklace is marked sterling.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 371  Price $325    

Arts and Crafts Sterling Demi-Parure  This lovely and unusual Arts and Crafts demi-parure features hand hammered sterling with applied leaves accenting an onyx (or glass) center stone on both the brooch and matching bracelet.  The brooch measures 1 7/8ths inches by 1 1/8ths inches and is marked sterling and has its original clasp.  The bracelet measures   6 3/4 inches by 1 7/8ths inches, is marked sterling and has the original clasp.  The bracelet will fit a small to medium wrist and could easily be made larger by the addition of a few jump rings.   Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  

 

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Order # 730  Price $325

Paste Fly Pendant.jpg (253465 bytes) Edwardian Paste Fly Pendant  This most unusual piece has both Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian influences.  The piece has a gold wash over a metal that could be either silver or a base metal as I have not had this tested.  Large size, measuring just over 2 1/4 inches (including the matching bail.  The pastes are in excellent condition with no discoloration.  Overall condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  

 

 

 

 

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Victorian Paste Sterling Fly Brooch  This fun Victorian era brooch features clear pastes with a red paste accent and eyes.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches by just over 1 inch and is marked sterling.  The brooch has its original period clasp.  The stones are uniformly aged and are more yellow in the photo than they are in person.  Condition is very good for this fun period brooch.

 

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Order # 916  Price $125  

French Paste Swan 800 Silver Brooch.jpg (219552 bytes) French Paste Silver Swan Brooch  Lovely three dimensional late Victorian/early Edwardian past brooch features a swan set with pastes and a garnet eye.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches by 1 3/8ths inches and is marked with a boar's head (French 800 silver mark) and also a maker's mark.  The stones are all present and are uniformly aged and the faux pearl is in excellent condition.  The back is a combination of two metals,  silver and gold (untested).  This odd combination is original to the piece and is not a repair.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and the condition is very good.  

 

 

 

 

Order # 588  Price $175

DSCN5248.jpg (202140 bytes) Edwardian Paste Sterling Brooch  Lovely Period brooch set with pastes.  The brooch has its original trombone clasp and is marked 925.  Large size, measuring 3 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Pastes are in very good condition.  Would also look wonderful worn as a hair ornament.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 314   Price $125  

DSCN4437.JPG (343002 bytes) Edwardian Paste Brooch Elaborate paste flowers accent this elegant silver brooch.  Stones are all present and have good fire and color.  This could easily mimic and pass for a real piece. Metal is unmarked silver.  All original with no repairs.  Good size, measuring 2 3/8th inches by 5/8ths of an inch. 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 280  Price $125

DSCN3165.JPG (113393 bytes) Edwardian Paste and Pearl Vermeil Brooch/Pendant  Nice brooch/pendant combination featuring green and clear pastes in closed backed settings accentuated with 4 pearls.  Unmarked silver with a gold wash.  Pendant loop folds down.  Period catch in good working order.  Marked with the letter "L" in a circle.  Measures 1 5/8 inches by 1 3/4 inches.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 243  Price $195   

DSCN6576.jpg (208304 bytes) Edwardian Paste Filigree Sterling Bangle  Stunning Edwardian bracelet set with white pastes in a sterling filigree setting.  Inside diameter is 2  3/8ths inches and is 5/8ths of an inch wide across the top.  The entire bangle is set with pastes and the back is just under 1/8th of an inch wide.  One stone has been replaced and one is missing on the side.  Good color consistent with age.  This is one of the nicest examples of this type of bracelet I have seen and if you did not know it was sterling you would think it was real.

 

 

 

 

Order # 355  Price $250 

Antique Saphiret Heart and Moon Sterling Brooch  This fun English sterling brooch features four saphiret crescent moons with a saphiret heart center.  The brooch measures 1 3/8ths inches by 1/2 of an inch.  The brooch is marked WG, Chester hallmark, lion (sterling) and "R" for 1900.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 2610  SOLD

Antique Saphiret Pansy Brooch This lovely antique brooch features a pansy made of saphiret glass set in a base metal.  The brooch measures 1 inch by 7/8 of an inch.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good.

 

 

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Order # 2557  SOLD

Victorian Paste Pansy Brooch  This fun Victorian pansy brooch is set with citrine and topaz colored pastes.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter and has its original "C" clasp.  While this was considered costume jewelry in that day, this piece is very well made and quite striking.  Condition is very good with light wear and one very small chip on one of the facets of the larger topaz paste. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 695  Price $70

Victorian Applied Gold Flower Sterling Demi-Parure in Original Box This lovely demi-parure features applied green and rose gold flowers on a silver background with a rose gold border and silver cannonball edge.  The flowers appear to be iris.  The brooch measures 1 5/8ths inches in diameter.  The brooch is also a locket and has its original glass and silver rim.  The "C" clasp is in good working order.  The earrings measure 3/4 of an inch in diameter and are one inch in length (from the top of the wire).   These is some light wear to the applied gold on the rim.  The brooch and earrings are not marked (not usual for the period) and are guaranteed to be sterling and are most likely American in origin..  The demi-parure comes in what looks to be the original box.  The earrings and brooch are in very good condition and look like they have been rarely worn.

 

 

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Order # 1520  Price $495

Victorian Daffodil Silver Brooch.jpg (242408 bytes) Victorian Daffodil Silver Brooch  Lovely Victorian brooch accented with two daffodils and an elaborate circular border.   The brooch measures just under 1 3/8 inches in diameter and has its original "C" clasp.  The brooch is unmarked but is guaranteed to be sterling silver.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 532  Price $75 

Large Round Cut Steel Brooch.jpg (579778 bytes) Victorian Cut Steel Brooch  Fun, large cut steel brooch in all original condition.  Measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter and has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with no missing stones or damage.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 531  Price $65   

Victorian Pearl Flower Silver Brooch  This lovely Victorian brooch features a pearl encrusted spray of flowers set in silver.  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches by 7/8ths of an inch and has its original "C" clasp.  The brooch is set in silver and has a undecipherable hallmark (possibly a boar's head for France, 800 silver) and is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  Several of the pearls have light wear and overall condition is very good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 712  Price $95

Victorian Garnet Flower Basket Brooch  This beautiful brooch features Bohemian pyrope rose and flat cut garnets set in a lovely flower basket.  The flat cut garnets are set in the basket and the flowers are set with both rose and flat cut garnets. The brooch measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 1/4 inches. The brooch is most likely vermeil or a low karat gold (frequently referred to as "garnet gold"). The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with some slight surface wear on a few of the garnets. 

 

 

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Order # 1367  Price $395 

Bohemian Garnet Cluster Brooch.jpg (119240 bytes) Victorian Bohemian Rose Cut Garnet Cluster Brooch Beautiful Bohemian pyrope rose cut garnets accent this lovely cluster brooch.  The brooch is a good size, measuring 1 3/8ths inches in diameter and is 1/2 an inch deep.  The original clasp has been replaced with a safely clasp and there are some very minor solder repairs on the back.  The metal is most likely vermeil or a low karat gold.  All stones are present and the brooch is in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

Order # 548  Price $175  

Bohemian Garnet Star Brooch.jpg (196040 bytes) Victorian Bohemian Rose Cut Garnet Star Brooch  Fun Victorian brooch in a modified star pattern set with Bohemian rose cut pyrope garnets in a vermeil or low karat gold setting.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter.  The clasp has been replaced with s safety catch.  Condition is very good with no missing stones or repairs other than the clasp replacement.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 549  Price $175 

Garnet Berry Brooch.jpg (160028 bytes) Victorian Bohemian Rose Cut Garnet Berry Brooch  This unusual motif is late Victorian or early Edwardian in style.  The brooch is set with both rose and flat cut garnets in a vermeil or low karat gold setting.  The brooch measures just under 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8ths inches.  The clasp has been replaced with a safety catch and there is a old solder repair at the base of the berries on the back side of the brooch.  The brooch is in good condition and has no missing stones.

 

 

 

 

Order # 550  Price $125  

Garnet Bar Brooch.jpg (85136 bytes) Victorian Bohemian Rose Cut Garnet Bar Brooch  Fun Victorian brooch set with Bohemian pyrope rose cut garnets in a flower pattern in vermeil or a low karat gold setting.  The brooch measures just over 1 1/2 inches by just under 5/8ths of an inch.  The clasp has been replaced with a safety clasp.  Condition is very good with no repairs (other than the replaced clasp) and there are no missing stones. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 551  Price $75 

Vermeil Amethyst AN Bracelet Closeup.jpg.jpg (117092 bytes) Art Nouveau Amethyst Vermeil Bracelet  Interesting Art Nouveau design in vermeil (gold wash over silver) with amethyst pastes. Measures  7 inches by 7/16  of an inch.  Gold wash is vibrant and in excellent condition.  One amethyst paste has very slight wear (at the clasp) but is only noticeable on very close inspection.  Unmarked silver (guaranteed) and also has a maker's mark.  Overall condition is very good.

 

 

 

 

Order # 113   Price $195     

Victorian Enameled Love Token Bracelet  This lovely Victorian bracelet features five beautifully engraved dimes with dates from 1881.  Four of the five engraved dimes are enameled.  The dimes measure 3/4 of an inch in diameter.  The bracelet pulls open and will easily fit a medium to large wrist.  The dimes date from 1876 and 1877.  The bracelet is unmarked.  The dimes are coin silver and have been soldered onto the bracelet.  One of the dimes is engraved Friday eve, April 29, '81.  Another dime is engraved March 23/81.  The initials look to be CLG, SO (enameled), EOG (?) enameled, WWP (?) enameled, and WS (?) enameled. 

 

 

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Order # 1305  Price $275 

Love token sterling bracelet.1.jpg (328808 bytes) Victorian Love Token Sterling Bracelet  This lovely Victorian bracelet features hand engraved love tokens accented with flowers, a butterfly, initials, and names.  The coins date from 1853 to 1885 with the engraving being done in 1893.  One of the tokens is enameled in blue with a flower and a pattern and another features a flower with two butterflies.  The rest of the tokens are names or initials.  The bracelet is marked sterling and is adjustable and measures just under 7 1/2 inches at the largest setting and easily fits an average wrist.  All of the tokens are soldered on.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 599  Price $400

Edwardian English Coin Love Token Bracelet  This fun period bracelet is made from English coins (circa 1902-03).  King Edward VII is on several of the coins.  The reverse side has been beautifully engraved with the following:  Mama Papa (on the large center coin), N L, Dme "L" (?), J B, P F H (?), Dme "B" (?), M B, and A B.  The bracelet measures 6 3/4 of an inch by 1 inch (at the widest).  The bracelet will fit a small to medium wrist.  There are two remaining loops that can hold additional love tokens.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1249  Price $175  

Victorian Sterling Heart Lock and Bracelet  This fun bracelet features a heart lock with a twisted rope chain.  The heart opens by pulling on the top and does not need a key.  The heart measures 1 inch by just over 5/8ths of an inch and is marked sterling.  The chain measures 8 1/4 inches by 3/8ths of an inch and is marked sterling.  The heart lock opens easily and does not need a key.  The heart has a couple of light areas of wear on the back and is in good working order.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 865  Price $150 

Victorian Heart Lock and Sterling Bracelet  This lovely period bracelet and chain features a heart shaped lock with a swirling pattern on one side and a plain back.  The chain would be perfect for adding period heart charms.   The chain measures 7 inches by just over 1/2 inch and is marked sterling and a maker's mark that is worn and hard to read.  The lock is unmarked and is most likely sterling.  The bracelet is in very good condition with light wear.  The patterned side of the lock is in very good condition, but the back side has wear.  The lock easily pulls open and does not require a key.

 

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Order # 879  Price $150 

Victorian Forget-Me-Not Sterling Bracelet  This fun Victorian bracelet features links beautifully engraved with a loved one's initials.  The bracelet measures 7/3/8hs inches by 1/4 of an inch (the center heart is 7/16ths of an inch wide).  Each link is marked sterling with the center heart also being marked HAVA Heart.  Several of the rectangular links are marked with the letter "E" in what looks to be a box.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1216  Price $95

Victorian Star Punch Silver Bracelet  This fun Victorian bracelet is done in the style of the lovely period chains and features a punched star design with a cannonball edge.  The bracelet measures 7 7/8ths inches in length and will fit a medium to large wrist.  There is a worn mark on the clasp that may have been a hallmark.  The bracelet is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  There is one small section of wire missing and it is not noticeable and mentioned only for accuracy. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 924  Price $275 

Antique European Snake Silver Bracelet  This wonderful antique bracelet features two snakes wrapped around a log. The detail is amazing.  Each snake has an orange (coral or carnelian) stone eye.  The bracelet is European and is most likely French in original.  There are two undecipherable hallmarks on the clasp.  The diameter of the bracelet is 2 1/2 inches and the bracelet is 7 inches and is 5/8ths of an inch wide.  The bracelet is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  The bracelet is a good wearable size and will easily fit a medium wrist up to just under 7 1/2 inches. 

 

 

Order # 2742  SOLD 

Antique Snake Silver Wrap Bracelet  The fun antique bracelet features a coiled snake with garnet set eyes.  The bracelet has an inside diameter of about 2 5/8ths inches and will best fit a medium to large wrist.  There are two hard to read hallmarks, one indicating 916 silver.  The bracelet is European in origin and is possibly Russian.  There some light wear to the coils.  The back of the snake head is set with a screw that looks to be original.

 

 

 

Order # 2815  Price $850  

Victorian Bypass Snake 800 Silver Bracelet  This fun antique bypass bracelet is accented with a coiled snake on both ends. The bracelet is marked 800 (silver).   The bracelet has a wearable length of about 6 1/2 inches and is for a small to medium wrist.  The bracelet could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner. 

 

  

 

Order # 2814  Price $325  

Antique Gorham Gem Set Sterling Bangle  This wonderful antique bangle features six cabochon stones (orange color and amethyst) with flowers in between accented with a clear faceted center stone.  The bracelet has a light gold wash.  The bracelet has an inside measurement of the bracelet is 2 1/2 inches and is 5/16ths of an inch wide.  The bracelet will fit a small to medium wrist. The bracelet has the Gorham marks (to light to photograph) and the number #2450. Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

 

Order # 2816  SOLD

Victorian Hollow Calla Lily Sterling Bangle Bracelet  This antique bangle is one not often seen and features six calla lilies.  The bangles measures just under 1/2 inch wide and the inside measurements are 2 5/8ths inches by 2 1/4 inches.  The wearable inside measurement is 7 1/2 inches.  The bracelet is marked sterling. This bangle will fit a small to medium wrist.  The bangle has numerous dents and a couple of small breaks in the metal on the inside rim and cannot be seen when worn.  There are a couple of areas of wear on the outside, but are not noticeable due to the elaborate detail of the calla lilies.  Condition is good.

 

  

 

Order # 2589  Price $175 

Victorian Hollow Sapphire Paste Sterling Bangle  This fun antique bangle features sapphire pastes accented on each side by leaves.  The bracelet is just over 1/4 of an inch wide.  The inside diameter is 2 5/8ths inches.  The inside wearable measurement is 8 inches.  The bracelet has several small areas of wear on the outer rim and a few on the inside rim.  The bracelet is marked sterling.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

 

 

Item # 2590  Price $195 

Victorian Hollow Floral Sterling Bangle  This lovely bangle features lovely flowers and Victorian flourishes.  The inside measurement of the bangle is 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches (oval) and will fit a small to medium wrist.  The bangle is marked sterling.  The buttons on two of the flowers are worn (a very small hole visible only with a loupe) as this is the seam on the side of the bracelet.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

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Order # 1706  Price $225 

Victorian Nethersole Sterling Bracelet.1.jpg (341179 bytes) Victorian Hollow Sterling Bangle Bracelet Fun period hollow  sterling bracelet features a lovely repousse pattern.  Measures 3 inches in diameter with the inside measuring 2 3/8ths inches in diameter.  Marked sterling and is in very good shape with a few small indentations that are not noticeable except on very close inspection.   

 

 

 

 

 

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Unger Poppy Lady Large Sterling Brooch As a collector of  Unger, I can honestly say that this is one of the best pieces the company made.  This is a very large brooch featuring a lovely Art Nouveau maiden with poppies in her hair.  The brooch measures an impressive 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches and is 5/8ths of an inch deep (very three dimensional).  The brooch is marked Unger, 925 sterling fine and has its original "C" clasp.  The brooch has a few minor condition issues as there is a small dent just under her right ear and a very small dimple in her right cheek and under her jaw.  Overall condition is very good.

 

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Order # 880  Price $425

Unger Art Nouveau Lady and Poppies Sterling Brooch This lovely brooch features an Art Nouveau lady with poppies in her hair.  This design is the well know pattern, Evangeline, by Unger Brothers.  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter and is marked sterling and UB for Unger Brothers.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 3144  Price $450 

Unger Art Nouveau Leaf Lady Sterling Brooch  This fun brooch features an Art Nouveau lady in the center of a leaf.  The brooch measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  The back is marked sterling and UB (for Unger Brothers).  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 3145  Price $375 

Unger Veiled Lady and Hat Large Sterling Brooch  This lovely brooch features a lady wearing an elaborate feathered hat tied with a large bow accented a veil over her face.  The brooch measures a large 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches.  The back is marked UB for Unger Brothers, 925 fine and sterling.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Unger Lady and Flower Petal Large Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch features an Art Nouveau  lady with flower petals in her hair. The brooch measures a large 2 1/2 inches by 1 7/8ths inches.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is marked sterling, UB (for Unger Brothers) and 925 fine.  There are a few small areas of light wear on the petals.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning and I leave that decision to the new owner. 

 

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Order # 2595  Price $425

Unger Peacock Lady Sterling Brooch  This beautiful Art Nouveau brooch features a lovely lady with a peacock in her flowing hair.  The brooch measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches and is marked sterling, 925 fine and UB for Unger Brothers.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is in very good condition.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning.  I  will leave that decision to the new owner. 

 

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Order # 1641  Price $495

Unger Three Lady Sterling Brooch  This lovely and very hard to find Unger brooch features three beautiful ladies.  The brooch measures 3 1/8ths inches by 1 3/8ths inches and is marked Unger, sterling and 925 fine.  The lady on the left has a very minor area of wear on her nose.  The back clasp has an old repair and the pin is a little use but functions quite well.  Condition is good. 

 

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Order # 1354  Price $495

Unger Poppy Lady Sterling Brooch  This classic Unger brooch features an Art Nouveau lady with poppies in her hair.  The brooch measures 1 7/8ths inches by 1 3/4 inches and is marked sterling, 925 fine and UB.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is in excellent condition. 

 

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Order # 1226  Price $425

Unger Lady and Poppy Sterling Brooch.jpg (340317 bytes) Unger Art Nouveau Lady and Poppies Sterling Brooch  Lovely large Unger brooch featuring a Nouveau woman surrounded by swirling poppies and poppy buds.  All original with "C" clasp and measures 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches.  Condition is very good with no dents or repairs and only a few small areas of surface wear (light scratches).   

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 444  Price $450

Unger Water Lily Lady Sterling Brooch  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features a lovely maiden and a water lily.  The brooch measures 2 inches by 2 inches and is marked 925 fine sterling.  Unger made this piece in several sizes and this is the larger size.  This may have been gilded at one time, hard to say as most of the gold has worn off if it was.  The brooch has its original "C"  clasp and is in very good condition.

 

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Order # 885  Price $275

Unger Love's  Dream Large Sterling Brooch  This wonderful large antique brooch features the very popular Unger Love's Dream pattern (Cupid kissing Psyche) accented with a water lily frame.  The brooch measures 3 inches by just over 2 1/4 inches.  The back is curved as this also was worn as a "belt pin" during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.  The brooch has its original clasp and is marked Unger, sterling, 925 fine.  Condition is very good with no dents or dings.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner. 

 

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Order # 1790  Price $595

Unger Love's Dream Sterling Heart Locket Brooch  This lovely antique locket brooch features the well know Unger design, Love's Dream (Cupid kissing Psyche).  The brooch measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 1/2 inches.  The back is marked sterling, 925 fine and the Unger brother's maker's mark.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp, metal rim and plastic cover. Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Order # 2884  Price $295 

Kerr Art Nouveau Lady and Flowers Sterling Brooch  This Kerr brooch features a lovely Art Nouveau lady with a crown of flowers in her hair.  This is design by the well know firm of William B. Kerr and is one that is not often seen.  The brooch measures 2 inches by 1 1/4 inches and is marked Kerr, #2012, and Sterling.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is in excellent condition.  This brooch is featured in "Art Nouveau Jewelry" by Vivienne Becker on page 192 (plate 299).

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Order # 743  Price $425  

Kerr Art Nouveau Lady Sterling Brooch  This lovely large Art Nouveau brooch features a lady surrounded by mistletoe and berries.  This is the same brooch as listed below in #742, except the lady is facing right. The brooch measures just under 2 3/8ths inches by 2 5/8ths inches and is marked Kerr, sterling and #1703.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is in very good condition. 

 

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Order # 1639  Price $375

Large Kerr Lady Sterling Brooch.jpg (356177 bytes) Kerr Art Nouveau Sterling Lady Brooch  Large classic Kerr  Nouveau lady brooch in sterling silver measuring 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches.  The brooch is very made and is in excellent condition with its original "C" clasp.  Marked Kerr, sterling and the numbers 1273.  

 

 

 

 

Order # 404  Price $275

Unger Young Girl and Seashell Sterling Brooch   This fun antique Unger brooch features a young girl holding a seashell to her ear.  The brooch measures 2 inches by 1 3/4 of an inch.  The back is marked 925 sterling fine, UB (for Unger Brothers), and copyright 1904.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning.  I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2773  Price $295  

Kerr Butterfly Lady with Sunflowers Vermeil Brooch.jpg (536499 bytes) Kerr Butterfly Lady with Sunflowers Vermeil Brooch  Interesting and unusual  large brooch with the Kerr butterfly lady surrounded by sunflowers.  Good size, measuring 3 1/8ths inches by 1 5/8ths inches and is marked Kerr, sterling and #835.  The gold wash is in good condition with areas of very light wear.  Original "C" clasp is in good working order. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 493  Price $350  

Gorham Art Nouveau Lady Mixed Metal Sterling Buckle  This wonderful mixed metal buckle was made by Gorham and features an Art Nouveau lady with flowing hair.  The buckle measures a large 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches.  The buckle is marked with the Gorham marks, sterling, other metal, B1402 , and copyright 1901.  The buckle has all its original fittings.  This buckle can easily have jump rings added and be worn as a pendant.  Pictures of this available on request.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Gorham Art Nouveau Lady Large Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch features a lady with flowing hair.  The brooch measures    2 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 and is a solid cast piece with the original "C" clasp.  The back is marked with the Gorham hallmarks, # 511401, sterling, copyright  1901.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2937  SOLD

Gorham Art Nouveau Angel Sterling Brooch  This lovely Gorham brooch features a male and female angel (or fairy).  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 13/16ths inches.  The brooch is marked with the Gorham marks, B1369, and copyright 1901, and sterling.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good for this classic Gorham brooch.

 

 

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Art Nouveau Mermaid Vermeil Brooch  This lovely Art Nouveau brooch features a mermaid with her flowing hair as the border of the brooch accented with a water lily.  The brooch measures 2 3/8ths inches by 2 inches.  The brooch is marked sterling.  The gold wash is in very good condition.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with normal surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 2766  SOLD

Art Nouveau Lady and Hat Sterling Brooch  This fun Art Nouveau brooch features a lady with long flowing hair wearing a hat accented with daisies.  The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  The back has the original "C" clasp and is marked sterling.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 2103  SOLD

French Art Nouveau Lady and Iris 800 Silver Heart Brooch  This wonderful French brooch features a beautiful woman leaning over to smell an iris.  The back is as detailed as the front and features several iris.  This is a very known French design that was featured on many different types of jewelry (lockets, brooches and such). The brooch measures 7/8ths of an inch by 1 inch.  The brooch has several undecipherable hallmarks on the original "C" clasp.  The brooch is guaranteed to be 800 silver.  This was most likely made by the French firm of Savard or one of their competitors.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning.  I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1872  Price $125 

Art Nouveau Daisy Lady Large Sterling Brooch  This lovely large sterling brooch features an Art Nouveau lady accented with daisies.  The brooch measures just over 2 1/4 inches by 2 5/8ths inches and is marked sterling.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1227  Price $395

Art Nouveau Enameled Lady in Flower Silver Watch Brooch  This lovely European brooch functions as both a brooch and a watch pin and features a lady's face inside a blue enameled flower.  The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches by 1 inch and is marked on the original "C" clasp with either 800 or 900 for silver content.  The tip of the enamel on several of the petals has slight wear which is more noticeable in the photo than it is with the eye.  Overall condition is very good.

 

 

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Art Nouveau Lady Silver 800 Brooch  This lovely brooch features a lovely Art Nouveau lady with a turquoise accent.  The brooch measures 1 3/8ths inches by just under 1 1/8ths inches and has its original "C" clasp.  The brooch is European in origin (most likely French or German) and is marked 800 silver. 

 

 

 

 

Order #741  Price $125

AN Butterfly Lady Brooch.jpg (97003 bytes) Art Nouveau Butterfly Lady Brooch  A lovely butterfly lady accents this large period brooch.  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches and has its original "C" clasp.  This piece is not silver but is constructed the same was as the sterling period pieces and is hallmarked with a star punch.  The silver plate has a few areas of light wear.  A most unusual and lovely period brooch and one I had not seen before.

 

 

 

 

Order # 555  Price $75

DSCN3195.JPG (188429 bytes) Art Nouveau Sailor Girl Brooch Large period piece featuring a girl in sailor type garments.  German silver with a period "C" clasp.  Very large, three dimensional sturdy brooch.  No damage or dents.  Condition is excellent with a lovely patina.  Measures 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches.  Even thought this is not sterling, pieces of this quality are hard to come by and very collectible.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 246  Price $21

Unger Love's Voyage Large Sterling Brooch  This lovely antique brooch features two frolicking putti with a sea creature (dolphin), Unger's Love's Voyage pattern. . The brooch measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked UB (for Unger Brothers), sterling 925 fine. The brooch has its original "C" clasp. Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 720  Price $325

Unger Eagle Sterling Brooch  This very hard to find Unger brooch features a majestic eagle with his outstretched wings.  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches by just under 3/4 of an inch.  The back is marked 925 fine, sterling, copyright 1904 and the remnants of the very worn Unger mark.  The "C" clasp has been replaced with a safety clasp.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1617  Price $195 

Kerr Peacock Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau Kerr brooch features a lovely peacock.  The brooch measures  1 7/8ths inches by  just under 1 7/8ths inches .  The brooch is marked Kerr, sterling, # 1355 and has its original "C" clasp.  There is one small area of wear on the right near the bottom.  Condition is very good for this wonderful period brooch.

 

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Order # 936  SOLD

Art Nouveau Cherokee Rose Sterling Brooch This lovely period brooch features a Cherokee Rose in bloom.  The brooch measures just under 1 7/8ths inches in diameter.  The back has its original period clasp and is marked sterling top.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1450  Price $75  

Victorian Japanese Style Lantern Sterling Brooch  This most unusual Victorian brooch features three Japanese lanterns accented with birds, cherry blossoms and a wasp.  The brooch measures 3 1/4 inches by just under 1 7/8ths inches.   The clasp is original and the brooch is marked sterling.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1357  Price $195

Victorian Cat Brooch  This fun Victorian brooch features two cat faces set with clear paste eyes.  The brooch measures 1 1/8ths inches by just over 1/2 inch.  The brooch is silver plate and has has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light wear to the silver plate.   Victorian cat jewelry is extremely difficult to find and this is a fun original piece.

 

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Order # 1019  Price $125

Antique Howard Horse and Horseshoe Sterling Brooch  This fun antique brooch features  two horses with a horseshoe on each side.  The brooch measures 2 1/4 inches by just over 3/4 of an inch and is marked sterling and the Howard mark.    The brooch has the original fitting ("C" claps).  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 949  SOLD

Kerr Antique Humpty Dumpty Mother of Pearl Sterling Rattle  This wonderful antique rattle features a three dimensional double sided Humpty Dumpty.  The rattle measures 4 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches and is 1 1/4 inches wide.  The rattle is marked with the Kerr hatchet maker's mark, sterling and #3951.  There a few small areas of wear.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Order # 2532  SOLD

Webster Victorian "Love and Luck" Bib Clips  These fun Victorian bib clips feature a young child's face accented with a shamrock and horseshoe and the words "Love and Luck".  The bib clips measure 11/16ths of an inch by 9/16ths of an inch and are marked sterling and Webster.  The chain between the two clips measures just under 6 inches.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1451  Price $95  

Fishnel and Nessler Bulldog Silver Brooch  This fun Victorian era brooch features two bulldogs (or pugs) with garnet paste eyes.  The brooch is a silver colored metal (most likely German silver) and is marked Fishnel and Nessler.  The original "C" clasp is in good working order and the brooch measures 1 1/2 inches by 7/8ths of an inch.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 850  Price $125  

Victorian Terrier Sterling Brooch.jpg (183241 bytes) Victorian Terrier Sterling Brooch  Fun figural Victorian sterling brooch features a terrier type dog.  The brooch is very three dimensional and is made in the style of the nicer Unger and Kerr pieces.  Measures 1 1/8ths inches in diameter and is just over 1/2 inch deep and is marked sterling.  The back has the original "C" clasp.  The pin works, but will need to be replaced (the pin stem), a very easy repair.  Overall condition is very good.

 

 

 

 

Order # 577  Price $95

Kerr Jester Chatelaine Brooch.jpg.JPG (133519 bytes) Kerr Jester Large Sterling Chatelaine Brooch  Interesting large Kerr sterling brooch with attachments on back side to hang chatelaine pieces.  Jester type motif surrounded by swirls and flowers.  Very (and I do mean very) slight flattening of nose.  Marked sterling with the Kerr mark and the number 48.  Good size, measuring 3 3/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  Original "C" clasp.  Would make a striking brooch in its own right or easily could have chains attached and be used again as a chatelaine brooch.  

 

 

 

 

Order # 191   Price $325    

Kerr Tiger Sterling Chatelaine Notepad This lovely Kerr chatelaine notepad features a tiger and is done in the rococo style.  The chatelaine notepad measures a large 3 inches by 2 1/4 inches and is marked Kerr, sterling and #10.  The notepad has a light gold wash that has mostly worn off.  The front has been beautifully engraved with the letters "G. B."  The celluloid pages are in good condition (the back one is chipped at the top) and have not been written on.  The back has a couple of very small areas of wear.  This is a wonderful chatelaine piece that would look striking worn as a pendant.

 

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Order # 1596   Price $295

Kerr Jester Chatelaine Piece.jpg.JPG (120618 bytes) Kerr Jester Chatelaine Sterling Box  Unusual Kerr chatelaine box with the jester motif.  The box is marked Kerr (hatchet) and sterling and the number 3.  Measures 2 inches by 2 inches (excluding jump ring).  Very shallow dings on back and side that do not show from the front.  Face on jester is in very good condition.  This piece matches the above chatelaine brooch (item # 191).  This piece can easily be worn as a locket.

 

 

 

 

Order # 209   Price $225   

Kerr Sterling Chatelaine Note Pad.jpg (127540 bytes) Kerr Sterling Chatelaine Note Pad  Fun and hard to find all original Kerr sterling dance/chatelaine note pad.  Large size, measuring 2 7/8ths inches (including bail) by 1 7/8ths inches and is marked sterling, #5, and Kerr with four celluloid pages.  The back is engraved with initials (MAL).  Condition is very good with no dents, dings or damage.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 626  Price $225  

Antique Enameled Ivy 800 Silver Chatelaine Perfume  This lovely antique chatelaine perfume features the front of the piece beautifully enameled with ivy.  Ivy was a popular motif during Victorian times.  In the language of the flowers, ivy represented friendship, fidelity and marriage.   The perfume measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 18th inches (not including the chain).  The top unscrews and is in good working order and is marked 800 (silver).  The are a couple of light areas of wear on the screw top and one on the back of the perfume.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 2476  SOLD

Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste Ster;ing Watch Pin.jpg (62888 bytes) Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste Sterling Watch Pin  This is a lovely example of a period watch pin.  The flowing nouveau lines of the flowers accent the amethyst pastes.  The watch pin measures 1 1/4 inches by just over 3/4 of an inch and has its original "C" clasp and watch pin.  The amethysts have some surface wear.  Overall condition is very good.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 602  Price $125  

Kerr Butterfly Lady Vermeil Watch Brooch.jpg (171222 bytes) Kerr Butterfly Lady Vermeil Brooch/Watch Pin  Lovely and hard to find Kerr watch pin featuring a butterfly lady.  Good size, measuring 1 3/8ths inches by 1 1/8ths inches and is marked Kerr and sterling and the numbers 160.  The gold wash is in very good condition and there are no dents or repairs.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and watch hook.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 503  Price $125

Victorian Medallion Brooch This classic Victorian brooch features a crescent moon accented with Latin words and hanging medallions.  This brooch was done in the Shiebler style and measures a large 3 1/8ths inches by 2 1/8ths inches.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp with an old minor repair that looks to be in period.  The brooch is unmarked has been tested and is sterling.  Condition is very good.

 

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DSCN6614.jpg (62047 bytes) Victorian Medallion Sterling Brooch Nice medallion brooch in the Shiebler style made by the company of Park Brothers and Rodgers.  Good size, measuring just under 2 3/4 inches by 5/8ths of an inch and is marked sterling.  Original clasp has had a minor repair in period. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 357 Price $95 

Victorian Medallion Sterling Bracelet  This fun Victorian era bracelet is done in the Shiebler style and features Athena   with an owl  in the background.  The bracelet measures just over 7 1/2 inches by 5/8ths of an inch and is marked sterling.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

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Order # 1478  Price $150

DSCN5008.JPG (181525 bytes) French Art Nouveau FIX Brooch Nice period piece of a lovely lady with a paste necklace.  FIX is a gold plating process.  Brooch is in very good condition with its original "C" clasp.  Measures 1 3/8th inches by 15/16ths of an inch.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 303  Price $110 

DSCN3807.JPG (169095 bytes) French Art Nouveau Medal Jewel Brooch  Delicate and very detailed French brooch signed E. Dropsy and has French silver hallmarks on the clasp.  Brooch is small but the detail is incredible (and hard to photograph).  The beautiful lady is holding a poppy and each end of the brooch is accented with clover. The back is also detailed.   Measures 1 1/2 inches by 3/4ths of an inch.  Has original "C" clasp.

 

 

 

 

Order # 262  Price $95 

Antique European Rose 800 Silver Brooch  This lovely antique European brooch features a rose in bloom with a rose drop.  The brooch measures 1 7/8ths inches by  2 1/4 inches.  The brooch is marked 800 and has its original fittings.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order #1748  Price $125

Scandinavian Bird 830 Silver Brooch  This interesting hand hammered Scandinavian Skonvirke brooch features two birds in opposition in a quasi heart design.  The brooch is quite large and measures just over 2 1/2 inches by just over 2 1/8ths inches.  The brooch is most likely from Norway and is marked REGIST., N.M., 830S and has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.

 

 

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Order # 768  Price $225

Arts and Crafts Green Onyx Bracelet closeup.jpg.JPG (89104 bytes) Scandinavian Flower Sterling Bracelet  Nice Arts and Crafts Jensen style look.  Bracelet is set with green agates and is marked 925 ND.  Safety chain is missing but could easily be replaced.  Clasp is in good working order and the  bracelet and stones are in excellent condition.  Bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches by  3/4 inches.  

 

 

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Order # 138  Price $95   

DSCN5167.jpg (202501 bytes) Scandinavian Skonvirke Sterling Brooch  Striking  Scandinavian Arts and Crafts (Skonvirke) period brooch accented by green agate stones.  Large size, measuring 2 3/8  inches by 3 1/4 inches.  Has original "C" clasp and is marked 925.   Condition is very good with no damage or repair.  This lovely brooch is a good compliment to the bracelet item # 138.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 320  Price $195 

Scan Enamel Brooch.jpg.JPG (94870 bytes) Scandinavian Plique Enamel 830 Silver Brooch Circa 1900 brooch in the style of Marius Hammer.  Gold wash over silver and is marked 830 (silver) and also has a maker's mark which is unidentified at this time.  "C" clasp has been replaced in period with a safety clasp.  Measures 1 1/4 inches by1 and 15/16th of an inch.  Slight wear and minor enamel loss.  Dangles sections are plique.

 

 

 

 

Order # 121   Price  $150       

Antique Scarab Large Sterling Brooch  This striking brooch features a scarab in fine detail.  The brooch measures  2 1/8ths inches by just under 2 inches.  The back has remnants of a very worn mark (both a number, sterling and possible maker's mark).   I have photos available of the Blackinton brooch if you wish to compare.  This brooch was most likely made by the Blackinton Co. as they made the identical brooch with a similar numbering system.  The original "C" clasp works but could stand a bit of tightening.   The brooch could stand a good cleaning, I leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 1476  Price $125  

Franklin Porter Arts and Crafts Brig Leander Sterling Brooch This classic handmade Franklin Porter Arts and Crafts brooch features the Brig Leander (the ship was built in 1821). This brooch was commissioned for the 300th anniversary of Salem, MA in 1926. The brooch measures 1 7/8ths inches by 1 1/2 inches and is marked F. Porter and sterling and also has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 495  Price $125

DSCN4711.JPG (104863 bytes) Arts and Crafts Mabé Pearl Sterling Brooch  Flowing lines accent a Mabé pearl on this lovely Arts and Crafts Brooch.  Large size, measuring 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/8th inches.  Condition is very good and the brooch is marked sterling and has its original "C" clasp.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 304  Price $125   

DSCN7156.jpg (188117 bytes) Arts and Crafts Sodalite Silver Brooch  Lovely Arts and Crafts brooch with a transitional feel with the geometric sodalite stone.  Unmarked silver measuring 2 1/2 inches by 7/8ths of an inch.  Original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 386  Price $95  

DSCN4408.JPG (247737 bytes) Arts and Crafts Sodalite Silver Brooch  Nice large period piece featuring a large sodalite stone accented by flowers and leaves in very fine detail.  Measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter.  Has original "C" clasp.  Unmarked silver which is not unusual for this type of brooch or period.  Condition is excellent.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 272  Price $95 

Kerr Art Nouveau Dragonfly Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch features two dragonflies.  The brooch measures a large 2 3/4 inches by just under 2 1/2 inches.  The brooch is marked with the Kerr hatchet mark, sterling and #1187. This brooch at one time may have been a buckle as this piece was made both ways.  If there was a conversion from a buckle to a brooch, the clasp change was done in period.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 2841  SOLD 

Unger Winged Owl Sterling Brooch  This wonderful antique brooch features a owl with yellow glass eyes.  The brooch was made by the well know American company, Unger Brothers.  The brooch measures 1 3/4 inches by just over 1 1/2 inches.  The brooch is marked 925 Fine, Sterling, and the Unger Brother's mark.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  The brooch could stand a good cleaning.  I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2754  SOLD

Antique Howard Owl and Philosopher Sterling Brooch This fun antique brooch was done in the Shiebler style and features an owl sitting on a branch with leaves and a philosopher (Socrates type figure) and Greek letters.  The brooch measures 1 7/8ths inches by just over 1 inch.  The back is marked sterling and the Howard mark.  The brooch has its original period clasp and is in very good condition with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2382  SOLD

Art Nouveau Indian Brooch.jpg.JPG (110588 bytes) Antique Sterling Native American Chief Brooch This very detailed Native American brooch features a chief with a feathered headress accented with crossed tomahawks.  The brooch measures 1 inch in diameter and had original "C" clasp.  The brooch is marked sterling. The brooch is in excellent condition.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 131    Price $100    

Victorian Acorn Sterling Buckle Brooch  This fun Victorian brooch was made to look like a buckle and is accented with acorns and oak leaves.  The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches and is marked sterling front.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  There is wear on the front and the condition is very good. 

 

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Order #1252  Price $65 

Kerr Daisy Large Sterling Brooch  This lovely Kerr brooch features a large daisy on a swirling silver frame.  The brooch measures just under 3 3/8ths inches by 1 7/8ths inches and is marked Kerr, sterling, and #2198.  The "C" clasp is original and the brooch is curved so that it could be worn on a belt or on the neckline.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1202  Price $225

Kerr Sweet Pea Sterling Watch Pin.jpg (79154 bytes) Kerr Sweet Pea Sterling Watch Pin  This lovely Kerr watch pin is in the form of a sweet pea blossom.  The brooch measures 1 3/8ths inches by  1 1/4 inches and is marked Kerr, #1460 and sterling.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and watch hook and is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. 

 

 

 

 

Order # 546  Price $125

DSCN4429.JPG (247454 bytes) Kerr Poppy Sterling Brooch  This lovely period Kerr brooch features a poppy in bloom.  The brooch is marked sterling, Kerr and #1458.  The brooch measures 1 1/8th inches by 7/8ths of an inch. The brooch has its original "C" clasp and has a repair to the pin back that was done in period.  The brooch looks to have been a watch pin, originally, however that part has been removed. 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 277  Price $65 

Double Flower Nouveau Sterling Brooch.jpg.JPG (77464 bytes) Art Nouveau Double Flower Sterling Brooch Nice Unger style nouveau brooch set with two lily type flowers.  Has original "C" clasp and measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 inch.  Marked sterling.  One small area of wear on the corner of left flower.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 214  Price $65   

Napier Sterling Mesh Purse whole.jpg (1144059 bytes) Napier Sterling Mesh Purse  This lovely Edwardian mesh purse features a lovely etched frame accented with cut-outs that resemble stylized dragonfly wings.  The design is quite elegant and is on both sides of the frame.  The inside is marked Napier, sterling, and soldered mesh.  The purse measures 4 inches (top of the frame) by 5 1/2 inches (excluding the chain) with the original chain measuring 12 inches.  Overall condition is very good.  There is on every tiny area of chain (1/8th of an inch in size) that needs to be reattached on the back of the frame. 

 

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Order # 622  Price $275   

Blackinton Sweet Pea Vermeil Purse  This lovely Art Nouveau era purse by the well known firm of R. Blackinton features swirling sweet peas and leaves.  The purse measures 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches and is marked sterling, Blackinton, and 203.  The inside is in very good condition and looks to be original.  The purse has a gold wash and on the front, lovely initials that look to be either LS or LPS.  Overall condition is very good with only a few small places of very light wear.

 

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Order # 769  Price $295

English Arts and Crafts Sterling Belt  This striking sterling belt is done in the English Arts and Crafts style with a hammered finish.  The belt measures 23 inches in length and 2 3/8ths inches in width  (at the buckle section).  The belt can easily have links added to extend the length for a more wearable size.  The belt is hallmarked with a maker's mark, D&F, Birmingham, sterling, and the letter date for 1906-7.  The belt is in very good condition with no damage or repairs.

 

 

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Order # 944  Price $500

Dargon Belt Buckle.jpg.JPG (204696 bytes) Chinese Dragon Silver Belt  Early 1900's Chinese silver belt (950 silver).  Signed on buckle section.  Chain has been added and easily can be adjusted or removed.  Excellent condition.  Circular center dragon discs measure 1 5/8 inches in diameter and the belt sections measure 1 1/4 inches. Dragon discs alternate with Chinese good luck symbols.  Measures 31 inches end to end.  

 

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Art Nouveau Lady Poppy Sterling Pendant  This lovely Art Nouveau pendant features a lady's face inside of a poppy.  The back has a swirling pattern and is marked sterling and the letter "H".  This motif was very popular during the Art Nouveau period.  The pendant measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter (not including the ring or bail).  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2629  SOLD

Antique European Purple Enameled Pansy 900 Silver Pendant  This lovely antique pendant features a pansy that is is very realistically enameled in shades of white, yellow, black, orange and purple.  The pansy pendant measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 3/8ths inches.  The back is marked 900 for 900 silver.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Antique European Blue Enameled Pansy Silver Slide Locket  This lovely antique locket features a pansy enameled in shades of blue with a yellow center.  The slide locket is European in origin and is hallmarked (undeciperable) on the top ring and is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  The locket measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches and is in good working order.  The raised yellow center has light wear on the edges.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Item # 2849  Price $450 

Art Nouveau French Lady and Iris 800 Silver Double Sided Slide Locket  This lovely French slide locket features a lady leaning over to smell an iris with an iris border on both the front and back.  This is a very well know pattern made by E. Dropsy (signed on the front).  The slide locket measures 2 1/4 inches (including the top ring) by just over 1 1/2 inches.  The top is marked with the French mark for 800 silver (boar's head) and there is on other undecipherable maker's mark.  The French company, Savard, frequently made these pieces and this may have been made by them or one of their competitors. This  design was featured on many different types of jewelry (lockets, brooches and such).  The brooch is listed in #1872. Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Victorian Applied Gold Flowers "LM" Silver Locket  This lovely Victorian locket features flowers made with applied rose gold and leaves in green gold with a scalloped border.  The locket measures 1 3/4 inches (without the bail) by 1 1/2 inches.  The bail adds another 1/2 of an inch for a total of just over 2 1/4 inches.  The locket is not marked and is guaranteed to be sterling silver.  The back has been engraved with the initials "LM" and has light wear.   The inside has one metal insert and two glass inserts (one with chips on the edges).  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 2609  SOLD

English Victorian Mountain Goat Sterling Locket  This most unusual Victorian locket features a mountain goat with an etched scenic background with a cannon ball rim.  The locket measures a large 2 5/8ths inches (including the bail) by 1 5/8ths inches.  The back is hallmarked Birmingham, sterling ,what looks to be the letter k for 1884, and the maker's marks MJG. The locket has one metal insert. The back has several pinpoint areas of wear. Condition is very good for this striking period locket.

 

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Order # 1169   Price $325

Victorian Turquoise Silver Locket  This fun Victorian locket features a row of turquoise above an etched design.  The locket measures 2 1/4 inches (with the bail) by 1 5/8ths inches.  The locket is unmarked (not unusual for this period)  and is guaranteed to be sterling silver and is most likely American in origin.  The locket has both metal inserts.  There are several very small areas of wear (pinpoint size) on the rim and one of the turquoise has a very small chip and is slightly darker than the rest of the stones. Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1141   Price $225

Victorian "EE" Sterling Locket  This fun Victorian locket features elaborate initials that look to be "EE" (two different styles of the letter E).  The locket is also beautifully engraved on the back with the date Feb. 25, 1878.  The locket measures 2 5/8ths inches (including the bail) by just over 1 1/2 inches.  The locket is unmarked sterling (guaranteed) and is most like American in origin.   The locket has one original glass and metal insert.  Condition is very good for this lovely period locket.

 

 

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Order # 910  SOLD

Victorian Locket with Pansy Memorial  This very sentimental Victorian locket features a very special treasure on the inside.  The inside features a memorial to a beloved father who died on December 17, 1881.  The plaque features a pansy with the top part made of hair and beautiful calligraphy in French  with the memorial about the beloved "Papa".  I have not taken this apart to check the materials.  The outside of the locket features Victorian Etruscan type of work.   The locket measures 2 inches (including the bail) by just under 1 1/8ths inches.  The locket is not marked and is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver and is most likely American in origin.  There is one small area of wear on the back.  The locket does not have a catch and may have never had one and opens and closes easily and stays securely shut.   The locket has one of the glass and metal inserts.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1049   Price $275 

Antique Heart Sterling Chatelaine Needle Case  This fun antique heart chatelaine piece has been nicely engraved with the letters "EMB". The heart chatelaine case measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 5/8ths inches and is marked sterling and what looks to be N &H (maker's mark).  The back has several areas of light wear.  Condition is very good.  This would make a great centerpiece for a heart necklace. 

 

 

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Order # 1774  Price $175 

Antique English Sterling Heart Chatelaine Perfume  This lovely antique chatelaine perfume features a heart shaped perfume with a screw lid suspended by a chain on each side.  The heart perfume measures 2 1/2 inches by just over 1 5/8s inches (not including the loops on each side).  Total measurement with the chains is just over 3 5/8ths inches.  The English hallmarks are for Birmingham, sterling, the letter "d" for 1903.  The maker's make is L.E. for Laurence Emanuel.  The screw top lid is in good working order.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 3178  Price $395 

Foster and Bailey Sterling Chatelaine Perfume  This lovely antique chatelaine perfume is made by the well know firm of Foster and Bailey and is a style not often seen.  The perfume measures just over 2 1/8ths inches (the perfume part only) by 1 1/2 inches and is marked F&B (Foster and Bailey) and sterling.  Including the chain, the length is 3 1/4 inches.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  The rim of the cap has very light wear.  The screw top is in good working order.  This is guaranteed to be a period piece and not one of the reproductions that is commonly seen. This would make a great centerpiece for a heart necklace. 

 

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Order #3070  SOLD

Foster and Bailey "C" Sterling Heart Chatelaine Case This lovely antique chatelaine case is made by the well know firm of Foster and Bailey.  The case measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches and is marked F&B (Foster and Bailey) and sterling.  The front has been nicely engraved with the letter "C".  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  The inside has a gold wash.  This is guaranteed to be a period piece and not one of the reproductions that is commonly seen. This would make a great centerpiece for a heart necklace. 

 

  

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Order # 3166  Price $225 

Foster and Bailey Sterling Heart Chatelaine Needle Case This lovely antique chatelaine needle case is made by the well know firm of Foster and Bailey.  The case measures just under 2 1/4 inches by just over 1 1/2 inches and is marked F&B (Foster and Bailey) and sterling.   The upper part of the crown has light wear.  The inside has a gold wash.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  The piece could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner. This is guaranteed to be a period piece and not one of the reproductions that is commonly seen. This would make a great centerpiece for a heart necklace.  I have included a photo from my collection of a heart necklace with a similar chatelaine case as a centerpiece. 

 

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Order # 3014  SOLD

Antique Enameled Blue Pearl Shamrock 935 Silver Heart Locket  This lovely antique heart locket features a pearl set shamrock on a royal blue enamel background.  The locket is European in origin and is most likely Austrian or German.  The heart locket measures 1 5/8ths inches (not including the bail) by 1 1/2 inches.  The locket is marked on the bail with an undecipherable maker's mark and 935 (silver).  There is one glass and metal insert.  The back has been nicely engraved with the initials that look to be "GFH" and the year 1902.  The inside could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  The locket is in good working order.  There is light surface wear and a very tiny chip in the enamel at the tip that is visible only with a loupe.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 2619  Price $425 

Antique F&B Floral Large Sterling Heart Locket  This wonderful heart locket is one not often seen and features a very elaborate floral pattern on the front.  The heart locket measures just ,over 2 inches by 1 3/4 inches, marked sterling and F&B for Foster and Bailey.  The inside has one metal rim and the locket is in good working order.  The back has been beautifully engraved with initials that look to be "RED". Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 3181  SOLD

Victorian Trilby "L" Large Sterling Heart Locket  This very hard to find large antique heart locket features the symbols of the arts (dance, music and painting) and is frequently referred to as a Trilby heart based on the character in the novel "Trilby" by George du Maurier.  The heart measures a large 2 1/8ths inches by 2 3/8ths inches and is marked sterling.  The locket has one metal insert and the inside is accented with star punches.  The locket has been nicely engraved with the initial "L". The back has several areas of light wear.  Condition is very good for this very hard to find period locket.

 

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Order # 2581  SOLD

Antique Forget-Me-Not Large Sterling Heart Locket  This fun antique locket features forget-me-not flowers across the front of the large heart locket.  The heart locket measures a large 2 3/8ths inches by 2 inches.  The inside is marked sterling and the border is lined with a heart and star punch.  The back has not been engraved.  The back has wear and the front has some light wear that is not noticeable because of the floral design.  Condition is very good with surface wear.

 

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Order # 2741  SOLD 

Antique Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely antique locket is unusual with respect that it has not been engraved.  The heart locket measures a large 2 1/2 inches by just over 2 1/8ths inches.  The heart is marked sterling, 925/1000 and has both metal rims.  There is very light wear on the front and some minor scratching.  The back has very light wear (creasing). The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 3250  SOLD

Antique Medium Large "Jessie" Sterling Heart Locket  This fun antique heart locket has been nicely engraved with the name "Jessie".  The heart locket measures 2 1/16ths inches by 1 3/4 inches.  The inside has both metal rims and plastic inserts and is marked sterling and WH  and Co. in a heart (Wightman & Hough Co.). The front has several very small areas of light wear as does the back.  The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 3251  SOLD

Antique Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely antique locket is unusual in that it has not been engraved.  The heart locket measures a large 2 3/8ths inches by 2 1/8ths inches.  The heart is marked sterling and has both metal rims.  There is very light wear on the front and some minor scratching.  The back has very light wear (creasing).  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 3249  SOLD

Antique "U" Large Sterling Heart Locket  This fun antique heart locket features a nicely engraved letter, most likely an "U".  The heart locket measures 2 3/8ths inches by 2 inches.  The inside has both sterling rims and what looks to be the original photos. The heart locket is marked sterling and is in good working order.  There are several areas of very light wear on the front and back.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 3146  SOLD

Victorian Engraved Bell and Bow "MA" Large Sterling Heart Locket  This unique Victorian sterling heart locket features an engraved bell topped with a bow and ribbon with the letters "M" and "A".  The engraving was most like made to celebrate a wedding.  The heart locket measures just under 2 3/8ths inches by 2 inches.  The locket has both metal and glass inserts and is marked sterling.  The locket is in good working order. The inside could stand a good cleaning.  There are several areas of very light wear on the front and back.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 2192  SOLD

Antique Blackinton Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely large antique heart locket features a front that has been beautifully engraved with initials that look to be "EMJ".  The locket measures 2 1/8ths inches by 1 7/8ths inches.  The inside has a flower punch design and does not have any metal rims.  The back has not been engraved and has very light  wear.  The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Item # 2955  SOLD

Antique "GAL" Large Sterling Heart Locket  The lovely large antique heart locket features a front with that has been nicely engraved with initials that look to be "GAL".  The locket measures 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/8th inches.  The inside has both metal rims and two inserts and is marked sterling on the rims.   The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Order # 3015  SOLD

Antique Large Sterling Heart Locket  The lovely large antique heart locket features a front with that has been nicely engraved with initials that look to be "ATL".  The locket measures 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches.  The inside has the two metal rims and one insert and is marked sterling.   The locket is in good working order.  This locket could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner. Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2948  SOLD

Antique Star Punch Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely antique (Victorian) large sterling heart locket has been nicely engraved on the front and features a star punch on the inside.  The locket measures 2 3/8ths inches by 2 1/8ths inches.  The inside is marked sterling, has a gold wash and features a star punch around the rim.  Both metal inserts are present.  The nicely engraved initials are hard to make out, two of the letters look to be the letter "B".  There is light wear on the front and back.  The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good.

 

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Item # 2918  SOLD

Antique Blackinton Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely large antique heart locket is beautifully engraved on both sides.  The heart locket measures 2 3/8ths inches by 2 1/4 inches.  The front has been engraved with initials that look to be "JS" or "JL" and the back, "AL".  The inside has a flower punch and is marked sterling and the marks for the Blackinton Co..  The heart locket has both metal inserts and is in good working order.  There are very faint remnants of a couple of areas of a gold wash that is more noticeable in the photo than in person.  These can be buffed off by a jeweler.  There are a couple of light areas of wear on the front and back.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 2708  SOLD

Antique Blackinton "BJD" Large Sterling Heart Locket  This fun large antique heart locket features a lovely engraving from 1908.  The heart locket measures 2 3/8ths inches by 2 1/8ths inches.  The front has been nicely engraved with the initials "BJD", a date, 6-12-08, and Love, E & W.  The inside has the flower punch and two metal rims.  The inside has a gold wash and the Blackinton marks and sterling.  There is one very small area of wear on the front.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 2562  Price $295  

Victorian Medium Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely medium large Victorian locket feature initials that look to be "LCA" and has an "X" punch on the inside.  The heart locket measures just over 1 3/4 inches by 1 5/8ths inches and is in good working order.  The inside is marked sterling and has both original metal rims, plastic inserts and photos.   The front has a couple of small areas of light wear.  Condition is very good.  

 

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Order # 3118  SOLD

Victorian Large Sterling Heart Locket  This fun Victorian sterling heart locket features the initials "JMK"  on the front and is plain on the back.  The locket measures 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/8ths inches and is in good working order.  The inside has both inserts and is marked sterling.  The front of the locket has light surface wear. The back of the locket has some wear, most likely from teething marks from a child. This is fairly common with Victorian lockets. Over all condition is very good

 

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Order # 765  Price $175

Victorian Large Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely Victorian sterling heart locket features an etched design on the front and the letter "M" in a triangle on the back.  The locket measures 2 1/8ths inches by just under 2 inches and is in good working order.  The inside has one metal insert and is marked sterling.  The locket has two slight areas of wear (one on the front and one on the back) that are very hard to see and are only mentioned for accuracy.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 766  Price $195

Victorian Medium "LFL" Sterling Heart Locket  This fun Victorian heart locket has been engraved with the initials "LFL.  The locket measures just under 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  The inside is marked sterling and W&H for Wightman and Hough Company (Providence, RI).  The back has some denting.  The locket has one metal rim and is in good working order.  Condition is very good. 

 

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Order # 2609  SOLD

Victorian Large Heart Locket  This Victorian period piece is a silver colored base metal large heart locket.  The locket measures 2 3/8ths inches by 2 1/8ths inches.  The locket has both metal inserts but the glass pieces have cracked.   I am leaving the glass in the locket as it is original to the piece.   The locket is in good condition with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 1031  Price $100 

Unger Art Nouveau Mermaid and Seahorse Sterling Heart Locket  This wonderful and very hard to find antique heart locket features a mermaid riding a seahorse in the waves.  The heart locket measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  The inside is marked sterling, 925 fine and UB for Unger Brothers.  The locket has one original metal and plastic insert.  The back has been beautifully engraved with what look to be the initials "ML".  The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2900  SOLD

Unger Art Nouveau Lady and Flowers "EEW" Sterling Heart Locket  This lovely antique heart locket features a lady with flowing hair accented with flowers.  The heart locket measures 1 1/2 inches by just under 1 3/8th inches.  The heart locket is marked UB (for Unger Brothers), 925 fine and sterling.  The locket has been nicely engraved with the initials "EEW".  The locket is in good working order.  The inside does not have any metal rims, but will still function as a locket.  The back has light wear.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2765  SOLD

Unger Lady and Water Lilies Sterling Heart Locket  This wonderful and very hard to find Unger heart locket features a woman in pond surrounded by water lilies and iris.  The heart locket measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  The inside is marked UB (Unger Brothers), 925 fine and sterling.  The locket has one metal rim and plastic insert and what looks to be the original photo.  The locket has the bare remnants of a gold wash.  This locket could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.

 

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Item # 2514  SOLD

Unger Chilly Cupids Large Sterling Heart Locket  This wonderful antique heart locket features two cupids warming themselves by a fire in the woods.  This is a well know Unger Brother's pattern, "Chilly Cupids".  The locket measures 1 3/4 inches by just over 1 1/2 inches.  The locket is marked sterling, 925 fine and Unger Brothers.  The locket does not have any of its metal rims but still functions quite well with photos.  The back has been nicely engraved with the name "Rex VIII".  The locket has the remnants of a gold wash.  The locket needs a good clean and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  The locket is in good working order.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 2540  Price $395 

Unger Love's Dream Sterling Heart Locket  This wonderful antique locket features the well know Unger pattern, Love's Dream  (Cupid kissing Psyche).  This heart locket was made in several sizes, this is the medium size.  The heart locket measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 5/16ths of an inch and is marked sterling, Unger Brothers, 925 sterling fine.  The back has been nicely engraved with the initials "GD". The locket has two plastic inserts and is in good working order.  The heart locket could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  The front has small area of wear on Psyche's shoulder.  The back has wear on the lower part of the initials.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

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Order # 2625  SOLD

Art Nouveau Mermaid and Fish Sterling Locket  This wonderful and hard to find Art Nouveau locket features a mermaid and a fish with the waves cascading around them.  The locket measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is marked sterling.  The back has been engraved with the initials "MG" and had light wear.  The locket is in good working order and has both metal and plastic inserts.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 2936  SOLD

Antique Batwoman Sterling Locket  This wonderful and very hard to find antique locket features a batwoman with outstretched wings.  The locket measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter.  The inside is marked sterling and has both metal rings and what look to be the original photos.  The locket is in good working order.  The back has been nicely engraved with initials that look to be "L.M.M.".  There is light wear to the tip of her nose that is only noticeable upon magnification. This locket could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that decision to the new owner.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

  

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Order# 2848  SOLD

Art Nouveau Lady Water Lily and Cattails Sterling Locket  This Art Nouveau locket features a lovely lady with a cattail and water lily swirling in her hair.  The locket measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is marked sterling.  The back has been nicely engraved with the letters "A.L.B.".  The locket has its metal and plastic inserts in addition to two very old photographs and is in good working order.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

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Order # 1020  SOLD

Love's Dream Large Vermeil Locket.jpg (431784 bytes) Antique Dream Large Vermeil Locket  This is the beautiful and very hard to find large sterling Love's Dream locket.  This much loved pattern was a very popular line for Unger Brothers.  This locket measures 1 7/8ths inches (not including ring) and is marked sterling and has the Roman numeral XIII scratched on the inside.  This locket is not made by Unger and was made by one of their competitors.   The locket has a lovely gold wash (vermeil) that is in very good condition.  The locket has both metal and plastic inserts and is beautifully engraved  ALC.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.   The vermeil chain is a newer addition.  The chain measures 30 inches and is marked sterling.

 

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Order # 639  Price $295

Trolley Car Sterling Locket.jpg (294890 bytes) Antique Trolley Car Sterling Locket  This fun period locket (late Victorian/early Edwardian) features a most unusual subject matter, a trolley car going over a bridge with the mountains in the background.  The locket measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter and is marked sterling.  The locket has both metal rims and inserts and has not been engraved.  The locket comes with a twenty inch sterling chain that is probably a later addition.  The locket is in good working order and the condition is very good. 

 

 

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Order # 586  Price $125

Art Nouveau Slide Mirror.jpg.JPG (66116 bytes) Art Nouveau Sterling Slide Mirror  Beautiful Sterling slide mirror.  Most likely this hung from a chatelaine.  At one time it had a gold wash, but  most has worn off as it appears more silver now.  Measures 1 1/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Marked sterling.  Front is marked Diolot.   Inside mirror has wear but overall condition of slide mirror is very good.  

 

 

 

 

Order # 96  Price $175   

Art Nouveau Slip Locket.jpg.JPG (131376 bytes) Art Nouveau Silver Slide Mirror  Interesting period piece that has an indecipherable European hallmark on the ring of the locket.  Most likely is 800-900 silver.  Engraved November 1901 with a European name.  Mirror is in good condition.  Locket measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Chain is not original to the piece and is 24 inches long.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 38  Price $175

Antique Krementz Bacchus/Dionysus Double Sided 14k Cufflinks  This fun pair of double sided cufflinks features Bacchus (Dionysus) the god of wine.  The cufflinks are unusual in their design as both ends are decorated. The cufflinks measure 11/16ths of an inch by just over 1/2 of an inch on the larger side.  The cufflinks are marked 14k and the Krementz maker's mark.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

 

Order # 2883  Price $795  

Unger Garnet Bacchus/Devil/Green Man Sterling Cufflinks  These fun antique cufflinks feature a Bacchus/Devil/Green Man type figure with garnet eyes and a garnet inset in his mouth.  The top of the cufflinks measure 13/16ths of an inch by 1/2 of an inch.  They are marked sterling and the Unger Brothers mark.  The back bean part of one cufflink has a bend that could easily be straightened by a jewelry but does not need a repair to function properly as a cufflink.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Order # 3016  Price $495 

Antique Charles Thomae Enameled Boxer Sterling Cufflinks This fun pair of cufflinks feature an enameled grey boxer type dog on a dark green background.  The cufflinks measure 11/16ths of an inch by 9/16ths of an inch across the top.  The cufflinks are marked sterling and the Charles Thomae mark.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 2753  Price $225  

Blackinton Native American Sterling Cufflinks These interesting figural cufflinks feature a wonderful Native American chief with a feather headdress.  The cufflinks are circa 1900 and are made by the well know firm of R. R. Blackinton.  The cufflinks measure 11/16ths of an inch by 7/16ths of an inch and are marked Blackinton and sterling.  Condition is very good for these wonderful period cufflinks. 

 

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Victorian Crab Sterling Cufflinks  These fun Victorian sterling crab cufflinks measure 3/4 of an inch by 9/16ths of an inch.  The cufflinks are marked sterling.  Condition is very good.  The cufflinks could stand a good cleaning and I will leave that  decision up to the new owner.  The matching stickpin is listed above (# 1452).

 

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Order # 1453  SOLD

Shiebler Medallion Sterling Watch Fob and Chain-  This fun Shiebler fob features a medallion of a Greek/Roman warrior with a dragon accented helmet.  The fob measures just under 1  14 inches and is marked Shiebler, sterling and #4 and pseudo Latin letters.  The total length of the fob and chain is 6 3/8ths inches.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.

 

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 Order # 734  Price $295

W Link Vermeil Fob Pendnat.jpg (126251 bytes) William Link Art Nouveau Vermeil Fob Brooch  Interesting  and unusual piece that functions both as a fob and a brooch.  The sections feature two women and an iris with a woodland backdrop.  The pieces are finely detailed for their size.  The top disc measures 1 inch in diameter with the three discs measuring just over 2 1/2 inches with the total length of the brooch being 3 1/2 inches.  Marked copyrighted 1902 Wm Link sterling with its original "C" clasp and swivel.  The swivel will need to be replaced.  The vermeil is in good condition and there are no dents or repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 446  Price $150

Unger Style Lady Sterling Fob.jpg (131432 bytes) Art Nouveau Lady Sterling Watch Fob Beautiful period watch fob featuring an woman from an well know Unger pattern.  Good size, measures 4 7/8ths inches from the watch swivel hook to the bottom of the fob (the woman section measures 3 3/8ths inches).  Swivel and fob are both marked sterling.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 402  Price $195 

F&B Sterling Watch Fob.jpg (121774 bytes) Art Nouveau F&B Lady and Birds Sterling Watch Fob  Classic F&B pattern featuring an Art Nouveau woman and a group of dove-like birds with each piece showing great detail even as the size decreases.  The fob measures 4 inches by 7/8ths of an inch.  Marked F&B sterling on both the fob section and the swivel watch clasp.  One attachment needs a minor solder.  The bottom piece has some minor wear on the back but it is not noticeable from the front.  Lovely patina with normal surface wear on all the pieces.  A lovely F&B sterling heart locket with the same pattern is listed in # 882. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 433  Price $195

DSCN5655.jpg (136518 bytes) Art Nouveau Lady Sterling Watch Fob  Lovely sterling fob featuring Art Nouveau women.  Large size measuring 5 1/8th inches.  Has original watch swivel in good working order.  Back of bottom woman has the initials "E" and "C".  Marked sterling on watch swivel.  Would look great worn as a pendant or could be made into lovely earrings and pendant.  Condition is very good with two small dings on the cheek of the two upper parts of the fob.  The back has very slight wear. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 345  Price $195

Unger Sterling Watch Fob.jpg (103012 bytes) Art Nouveau Unger Sterling Watch Fob  Beautiful  nouveau Unger lady fob.  Marked UB on the back and 925 fine.  Measures 4 5/8 inches by 7/8 inches (from tip to tip).  Excellent condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 86  Price $375

Chinese Coin Watch Chain.jpg.JPG (149694 bytes) Chinese Coin Watch Chain Interesting period piece made of Chinese coins.  Marked 900 on the swivel hook.  Measures 13 5/8 inches end to end.  Coins are in very good condition.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 102   Price $325      

DSCN4432.JPG (133626 bytes) Asian Carnelian Silver Dress Clip  Lovely Asian silver dress clip accented with flowers, leaves, and a cabochon carnelian stone.  Unmarked silver (guaranteed to be 800 silver or better).  Clip is tight and in good working order.  This piece could easily be used as a hair clip/ornament.  Measures 1 7/8th inches by 1 3/4 inches.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 286   Price $75  

Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Paste and Pearl Silver Bracelet and Ring  This lovely late Victorian bracelet and ring feature sapphire and pearl pastes in a classic Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival design.  The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches by just over 5/8ths of an inch.  The ring measures just under 3/4 of an inch in diameter.  The ring is hallmarked.  Both pieces are guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  The ring is a wearable size and can easily be sized up or down by your jeweler.  The sapphire pastes have some wear as do the pearl pastes.  The seed pearls are in good condition.  Both pieces have a light gold wash which is typical for this genre.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 197  Price $475

Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Paste and Pearl Silver Brooch  This lovely Victorian Austro-Hungarian brooch features sapphire and pearl pastes in a classic period design.  The brooch measures 7/8ths of an inch in diameter and has its original "C" clasp.  The clasp is hallmarked and the brooch is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  The sapphire and pearl pastes have some light wear.  The seed pearls are in good condition.  Overall condition is very good.  This brooch is a good compliment to the bracelet and ring in the above listing. 

 

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Order # 1398  Price $175 

A-H Enameled Amethyst Pearl 800 Silver Brooch.jpg (101311 bytes) Austro-Hungarian Amethyst Peal Enamel Silver Brooch This lovely period piece (late 1800's) is set with cabochon amethysts and pearls and is accented with white and blue enamel.  The brooch measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter and has its original "C" clasp that is marked 800.  There is a loop on the top through which a bail or ring would be attached so this could be worn as a pendant.  There is a couple of small areas of enamel wear which is pretty typical for these pieces and overall condition is very good.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 563  Price $145  

German Topaz Red Paste Dragon 935 Pendant.jpg (299004 bytes) Austro-Hungarian Style Enameled Dragon Topaz Silver Pendant  Interesting pendant made in the style of an Austro-Hungarian pendant but is most likely German in origin.  The top and bottom of the pendant has two dragons with  their enameled bodies swirling down the side and meeting in the middle.  Red pastes  and flowers accent the large topaz (stone has not been checked) and the bail.  Large size, measuring 2 7/8ths inches by just under 1 1/2 inches and is marked 935 and has a series of three hallmarks:  1st-undecipherable, 2nd-cat, 3rd-G.  Condition is very good with slight wear on the tip of the tail of one of he dragons and on the enamel. 

 

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Order # 497  Price $325  

A-H Emerald Necklace close-up.jpg.JPG (112985 bytes) Austro-Hungarian Emerald Pearl and Enamel  Necklace  Exceptional Austro-Hungarian necklace in unusual emerald color with white enamel accents.  Pendant section is quite large and is accentuated with two cherubs.  All stones are present and in good condition. Pearls have some discoloration consistent with age and emerald pastes are in excellent condition.   At some point extra chain was added to this necklace to make it  longer and the clasp was glued shut.  This necklace easily slips over your head.  It can easily be returned to its original state.  Guaranteed to be an original Austro-Hungarian piece and is a gold wash over silver.   Pendant section measures 3 1/2 inches  by  2 1/2 inches.  Total length of necklace is approximately 32 inches.

 

 

 

Order # 184   Price $1075   

Antique Enameled Sunflower Sterling Brooch  This fun antique enameled brooch features a sunflower in bloom.  The brooch measures  1 5/8ths inches in diameter.  The back is marked sterling and has the original "C" clasp.  There may be an old repair on the clasp.  There is light wear to the enamel on a couple of tips on the petals that can only be seen when magnified and is not visible to the eye.  There are faint remnants of something being etched on the back. Condition is very good.

 

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Antique Watson Daisy Sterling Brooch   This lovely antique brooch features a cut-out pattern accented by enameled daisies and leaves.  The brooch measures just over 2 3/4 inches by just over 1 1/2 inches .  The brooch has its original period clasp and is marked sterling and the Watson Co..  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Order # 3171 Price $225  

Antique Watson Enameled Lily of the Valley Sterling Brooch This lovely antique brooch features a cut-out pattern accented by enameled lily of the valley flowers.  The brooch measures 2 7/8ths inches by just over 1 1/2 inches wide.  The brooch has its original period clasp and is marked sterling and the Watson Co..  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Art Nouveau Enameled Grapes Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch features colorful leaves and a bunch of ripe grapes.  The brooch measures a large 2 1/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp and is marked sterling.  The enamel is in very good condition with very light surface wear.  The back could stand a good cleaning.  I will leave that decision to the new owner.

 

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Order # 1664  SOLD

Art Nouveau Enameled Yellow Iris Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch features an iris enameled in yellow and white.  The brooch measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 7/8ths inches.  The brooch is marked sterling and has it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

 

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Order # 2901  SOLD

Art Nouveau Enameled Lavender Iris Sterling Brooch  This wonderful Art Nouveau brooch features an iris enameled in lavender and white.  The brooch measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 7/8ths inches.  The brooch is marked sterling and has it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light surface wear. 

 

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Item # 2756  SOLD  

Art Nouveau Charles Robbins Enameled Lavender Chrysanthemum Sterling Brooch  This lovely antique brooch features a lavender enameled chrysanthemum and bud on a cream colored background.  The brooch measures 2 7/8ths inches (curved back) by 1 3/4 inches.  The brooch is marked CMR (for the Charles M. Robbins Company), sterling and G.S. Pin.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Art Nouveau Charles Robbins Enameled White Iris Sterling Brooch  This lovely and very hard to find brooch is by the well know American firm of Charles M. Robbins.  The brooch features a beautiful white iris in full bloom.  The brooch measures  2 7/8ths inches (curved back) by 1 3/4 inches.  The brooch is marked CMR (for Charles M. Robbins Company) and sterling top.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 1365  Price $425

Art Nouveau Enameled Calla Lily Sterling Brooch  This lovely brooch features two beautiful white calla lilies.  The brooch measures 3 3/8ths inches by 1 1/4 inches and is marked sterling.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp. There is a very small chip in the clear top coat on the left leaf.  The colored base enamel is present.  Condition is very good.  

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Order # 1091   Price $175

Art Nouveau Enameled Yellow Poppy Sterling Brooch  This gorgeous and very hard to find enameled brooch features a lovely yellow poppy.  The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 7/8ths inches and is marked sterling  and the letter S for the Shepard Company.  The brooch has its original "C" clasp but does show to have an old repair to the clasp that looks to have been done in period.  There is some light surface wear and some scratching on the silver part of the brooch.  There is one very tiny area where the top layer of the enamel is missing, but the bottom green layer is present.  This is noticeable only if you look at the brooch at an angle.  Overall condition is very good.

 

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Order # 816   Price $250

Art Nouveau Enameled Red Rose Sterling Brooch  This lovely brooch features a beautifully enameled red rose and bud on a light blue and creamy white background.  The brooch measures 2 1/8ths inches by 1 inch and is marked sterling and No. 6.   The brooch has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1491  Price $125 

Gustav Gaudernack Enameled Rose 925 Silver Brooch  This lovely antique enameled brooch was made by one of the premier Scandinavian (Norway) enamel artists of the time, Gustav Gaudernack.  This brooch features a rose in bloom and measures 1 7/8ths inches by 1 1/4 inches.  The brooch as its original "C" clasp and is marked G.G. 925 S. N.M. for Gustav Gaudernack.  The pin stem has a bend and functions like it should.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

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Order # 1898  Price $225  

DSCN7699.jpg (352874 bytes) Art Nouveau Enameled Sterling Brooch  Lovely Art Nouveau brooch featuring yellow flowers.  Measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 7/8ths inches and is marked sterling and has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  This is the same brooch as # 93 with yellow flowers.

 

 

 

Order # 425  Price $195   

AN Daisy Brooch.jpg.jpg (170073 bytes) Art Nouveau Enameled Daisies Sterling Brooch  Striking buckle shaped brooch accented with beautiful enameled daisies.  Original "C" clasp an is marked sterling.  Measures a large 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches.  Condition of enamel is very good.  Very minor surface wear and one minor spot that is in the enamel (but is not damage). 

 

 

 

Order # 112    Price $400     

Enameled Yellow Iris Large Sterling Brooch.jpg (483858 bytes) Art Nouveau Enameled Iris Sterling Brooch  Lovely yellow iris accent this large Art Nouveau brooch.  The brooch measures 2 7/8ths inches by 1 5/8ths inches and is marked sterling.  The brooch has a slight area of wear on the left middle iris petal that is not noticeable when worn as it is along the edge.  The  brooch has a "C" clasp that looks like it has been repaired in period.  Condition is good with light surface wear.  

 

 

 

Order # 516  Price $175 

Yellow red enamel flower brooch.jpg.JPG (104926 bytes) Art Nouveau Enameled Sterling Brooch  Interesting yellow and red basse-taille enameling accentuate this lovely brooch.  Enamel is in good condition with no chips or cracks.  Very minor surface pitting.  Original "C" clasp.  Measures  2 1/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  Marked sterling with a makers mark.

 

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Order # 93    Price $150

Watson Art Nouveau Enameled Daisy Sterling Brooch  This lovely brooch features a blooming daisy with white petals and a yellow center.  The brooch measures just under 1 5/8ths inches by 5/8ths of an inch.  The back is marked sterling, genuine cloisonne, and the Watson marks. 

 

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Order # 1448  Price $75  

DSCN7241.jpg (237644 bytes) Art Nouveau Water Lilly and Cattails Enameled Sterling Brooch  Lovely Nouveau brooch with a water lily surrounded by two cattails.  Measures 2 3/8ths inches by 5/8ths of an inch.  Marked sterling and has its original "C" clasp. Condition is very good.

 

 

 

Order # 391  Price $195

Art Nouveau Flying Fish Sterling Brooch  This fun period brooch features two stylized enameled flying fish.  The brooch measures just over 3/4 of an inch by just under 1 1/2 inches.  The back is marked sterling.  There is one very small area of discoloration (center pinkish area) that is more noticeable in the photos than in person.   The brooch has its original period "C" clasp.  Condition is very good.

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Order # 1477  Price $75  

DSCN5533.JPG (342565 bytes) Edwardian Champleve Enamel Sterling Brooch Large oval brooch enameled in lovely pastel colors of yellow, green and white.  Measures just under 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches.  Marked Champleve Sterling and the Charles M. Robbins hallmarks.  Original "C" clasp and enamel is in excellent good condition.

 

 

 

 

Order # 337  Price $95  

Coral Trumpet Flower Suite.jpg.JPG (87476 bytes) Victorian Coral Demi-Parure Lovely Victorian trumpet type flower brooch and earrings set.  Brooch has original fittings with "C" clasp.  Fittings are unmarked and have had a minor repair on the back to stabilize the pieces.  Coral is in very good condition with a minor chip on the back of one of the flowers that is only visible from the back of the brooch.  Earrings are in excellent condition and are on 14k wires.  

 

 

 

Order #192   Price $450  

DSCN7079.jpg (146682 bytes) Victorian Jet Mourning Brooch  Lovely Victorian jet glass mourning brooch with a pearl accent.  Good size, measuring 1 1/4 inches by 1 1/8ths of an inch and has its original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with no damage or wear.

 

 

 

Order # 390  Price $95  

DSCN7080.jpg (134670 bytes) Victorian Mourning Brooch  Simple Victorian brooch featuring a wreath of flowers with gold filled fittings.   The very well made brooch measures 1 inch in diameter and has its original "C" clasp.   Condition is very good.  

 

 

 

Order # 389  Price $65 

Kerr Dragon/Griffin Amethyst Sterling Buckle Set  This fun antique Kerr buckle features a dragon or griffin depending on your interpretation and is set with two amethyst pastes.  The total length of the buckle is 3 5/8th inches by 1 1/2inches wide.  The back is marked sterling, #339, and the Kerr logo.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  These buckles are quite wearable as buckles, cloak clasps and can be made into earrings.

 

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Kerr Lion/Tiger Sterling Buckle  This fun Kerr buckle features a roaring lion or tiger depending on your interpretation.  The total length of buckle is 3 1/4 inches and the width is 1 3/8ths inches.  The back is marked sterling, #556 and the Kerr logo.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  These buckles are quite wearable as buckles, cloak clasps and can be made into earrings.

 

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Order # 2740  SOLD

Unger Egyptian Revival Sterling Buckle This fun Egyptian Revival buckle features 2 swirling cobras in opposition.  The buckles measures 2 5/8ths inches by 2 inches and is marked Unger, 925 fine and sterling.  The buckle is in very good condition with its original patina.

 

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Order # 921  Price $225

F&B Victorian Dragon Sterling Buckle Set  The fun Victorian era piece features a dragon swirling around a blue glass accent.  From a distance this gives the appearance of an owl, until you look closer and see the dragons.  The buckle measures 2 7/8ths inches by 2 1/4 inches and is marked F&B (for Foster and Bailey) and sterling.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1034  Price $350  

Kerr Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Sterling Buckle  This is a really nice example of a period collegiate piece.  The buckle was made for members of the Delta Tau Delta and features the crest of the fraternity   The buckle measures  2 7/8ths inches by 2 3/16ths inches.  The buckle is marked Kerr, sterling and # 3038 and has its original fittings.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs. 

 

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Order # 870  Price $175 

Unger Rose Sterling Buckle Set  This fun rose buckle set was made by the well know firm, Unger Brothers.  The buckle set measures just under 1 3/4 inches by  7/8ths of an inch and is marked sterling, 925 fine and the Unger mark.  Condition is very good with light surface wear.  Kerr was the premier manufacturer of buckles during the Art Nouveau  period.  Examples of Unger buckles and belts are more of a challenge to find.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into earrings or a brooch. 

 

 

Order #831  Price $195 

La Pierre Daisy Sterling Buckle Set   This lovely buckle features a very elaborate daisy (or sunflower depending on your interpretation).  The buckle measures 3 5/8ths inches (both sections) by 1 1/2 inches and is marked La Pierre and sterling.  Overall condition is very good for this lovely period buckle.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into earrings or a brooch. 

 

 

 

Order # 840  Price $150

Sunflower Sterling Buckle.jpg (155947 bytes) Art Nouveau Sunflower Sterling Buckle  This lovely period buckle features two beautiful sunflowers.  The buckle measures just over 3 1/2 inches by 2 inches and is marked sterling.  This buckle will work great as a buckle on belting or as a cloak clasp.

 

 

 

 

 Order # 637  Price $95 

Art Nouveau Dolphin Sterling Buckle Set  This lovely Art Nouveau/Victorian era buckle features a dolphin (sea creature) riding the waves.  The buckle measures just under 3 3/4 inches by 1 3/8ths inches and is marked sterling.  This buckle is very much in the style of Kerr.  The dolphin was a very popular motif in both Victorian and Art Nouveau jewelry.  Condition is very good for this lovely period buckle.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into earrings or a brooch. 

 

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Order # 1004  Price  $95

Victorian Dragon Sterling Buckles.jpg.JPG (299932 bytes) Art Nouveau Sterling Dragon Buckle/Clasp Set Fun period buckle/clasp featuring a dragon with red garnet paste eyes.  Marked sterling and a makers mark that looks like a crown.  Measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Condition is very good.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into a brooch.   

 

 

               

 

Order # 224  Price $95  

Flower Sterling Buckle.jpg.JPG (132080 bytes) Art Nouveau Sterling Sunflower Buckle Lovely period buckle measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 3/8 inches (both pieces together).  Marked sterling with a makers mark (very similar to Simons Bros. mark).  Flowers are in excellent condition.  Very minor wear on side of clasp not visible from the front.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into a brooch.                  

 

 

 

Order # 147    Price $125

Chinese Dragon Buckle Clasp.jpg (898750 bytes) Chinese Dragon Buckle/Clasp Interesting silver buckle /cloak clasp with repousse/pierced type work.  Both sections of the buckle feature a dragon encircling a flaming pearl, a classic Chinese motif.  Buckles are in excellent condition.  Signed in Chinese on the back.  Guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  Buckles (both sections) measure 2 7/8 inches wide by 1 7/8 inches tall.  

 

 

 

 

Order # 137   Price $95  

Kerr Mermaid and Lobster Large Sterling Buckle  This wonderful and very hard to find Kerr buckle features a mermaid and lobster.  The brooch measures 3 1/2 inches (on a curve) by 2 7/8ths inches.  The marks are faint and are sterling, the Kerr mark and what looks to be the number 1145 (possibly 1143).  Condition is very good with light surface wear.

 

 

 

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Order # 2755  Price $695 

Kerr Swimming Ladies Sterling Buckle.jpg.JPG (257416 bytes) Kerr Swimming Ladies Sterling Buckle/Clasp Set  Wonderful classic Kerr swimming ladies buckle/clasp.  Marked with Kerr logo, Sterling, # 830, and a patent date of 6/25/1901.  Measures 4 inches by 1 14 inches.  Condition is very good with very minor surface wear.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into a brooch.

 

 

 

                 

Order # 225   Price $325  

Blackington Iris Sterling Buckle.jpg.JPG (153535 bytes) Art Nouveau Blackinton Sterling Iris Buckle  Wonderful period buckle accentuated with a beautiful iris design.  Marked sterling, Blackinton (B with a sword) and the numbers 1607.  Measures 3 3/8 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Condition is excellent with no damage or dings.  Could be easily worn on a sash or belt.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 171    Price $95

Art Nouveau Poppy Sterling Brooch.jpg.JPG (200460 bytes) Art Nouveau Sterling Poppy Buckle Brooch  Fun buckle type brooch with a beautiful poppy pattern.  Marked sterling front and has original "C" clasp.  Measures 3 1/8 inches by 1 7/8 inches.  Condition is excellent with no damage or dings.  Can be worn as a brooch, as a buckle on a sash, or as a cloak pin.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 172    Price $95 

Butterfly Buckle.jpg.JPG (172036 bytes) Victorian Butterfly Clasp/Buckle  Beautiful large Art Nouveau period clasp/ buckle in a silver metal.  It can be used as a cloak clasp or as a belt buckle.  Measures 3 /1/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches.  Condition is excellent.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 177   Price $65   

Kerr Sea Creature Belt Buckle.jpg (84366 bytes) Kerr Fish Sterling Buckle Set   The buckle measures 4 5/8 inches long and  1 1/8 inches wide.  Marked Kerr #746 and Sterling.  Findings all original and has "garnet" glass eyes.  Has slides on back for attachment to ribbon or belting material.  These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into a brooch.                   

 

 

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Order # 30    Price $295

Kerr Cherub Amethyst Sterling Buckle  This wonderful Kerr buckle set features cherubs set with amethysts.  I have not had the stones checked, they could be amethyst pastes.  The buckle set measures  3 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches and is marked Kerr, #338, and sterling.  The buckle set has the slides on the back for attachment to ribbon or belting material.   There looks to be an old repair to one of the slides.  These pieces make great sweater and cloak clasps.  Condition is very good.  This is nearly the same buckle set as the below listing, but set with amethysts.  The gem set pieces are a bit harder to find.

 

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Order # 1326  Price $350  

Kerr Cherub Buckle.jpg (145782 bytes) Kerr Cherub Sterling Buckle Set  This fun Kerr buckle set made in the popular cherub motif.  The buckles are a good size, measuring 3 3/4 inches by  1 1/2 inches.  The buckle is marked sterling and Kerr #338.  The buckle set has slides on back for attachment to ribbon or belting material.  Faces of cherubs show only the slightest of wear.   These buckles are wonderful to wear as belt buckles, cloak/sweater clasps or convert them into a brooch.    

              

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 Order # 59    Price $300  

DSCN5217.jpg (243251 bytes) Victorian Gold Filled Chain  Nice period gold filled chain measuring  29 inches including clasp.  Condition is very good.

 

 

 

 

Order # 315  Price $75   

Victorian Niello Watch Chain  This fun European Victorian period chain features niello work.  The chain measures 29 inches and is a good wearable length.  At some point the original swivel has been replaced with a sturdier period French 800 silver (marked with a boar's head).  The chain is in very good condition with light wear. 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 1033  Price $250 

Victorian Niello Watch Chain  This fun European Victorian watch chain features rose gold links alternating with niello links.  The sport ring clasp is marked with a boar's head (French mark) and is 800 silver.  The chain measures 10 1/4 inches and has all its original fittings.  Condition is very good with very light wear to some of the niello enamel. 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 1103  Price $175 

European Victorian 800 Silver Muff Chain and Slide  This fun muff/watch chain features a garnet jeweled slide and is European (most likely German or Austrian) in origin.  The muff chain measures 58 inches and the slide measures 9/16ths of an inch by 1/2 of an inch.  The slide moves freely on the chain and is not corked.  The slide can be removed and the chain can be worn without the slide.  The chain is marked 800 and an undecipherable hallmark.  Condition is very good.

 

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Order # 1373  Price $175

European 800 Silver Chain with Enameled Clasp  This lovely chain features a disc with a flower center alternating with an etched disc.  The clasp is enameled with a blue flower.  The chain measures just over 46 inches and is marked 800 (silver) and the letters "AMOI" and an undecipherable hallmark.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

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Order # 1207  Price $295

Victorian Topaz Paste Sterling Muff/Watch Chain  This classic period chain features eight topaz pastes accenting a sterling chain.  The chain measures 54 inches and the swivel is marked sterling.  The chain is in very good condition. 

 

 

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Order # 1024  Price $195  

DSCN4481.JPG (211940 bytes) Victorian Amethyst Paste Silver Watch Chain  Simple faceted amethyst glass beads accent a lovely period watch chain.  Measures a long 61 inches.   Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 284  Price $ 125  

Sterling Watchchain.jpg (143676 bytes) Victorian Sterling Watch Chain  Good  basic Victorian watch chain.  Simple chain measures 62 inches in length excluding swivel watch hook.  

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 45   Price $95