VICTORIAN antique garnet locket back brooch to hold a treasured photo or lock of hair

VICTORIAN antique  Bohemian garnet cluster brooch with a  locket back, 1-3/4″ by 1/1/4″.  The locket back opens easily on a hinge and it has its glass cover to protect a photo or a lock of hair.  The design of the tightly clustered rich red garnets is really beautiful. The locket compartment on the back could … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique garnet locket back brooch to hold a treasured photo or lock of hair”

VICTORIAN mini hand painted portrait picture pendant with turquoise, signed by the artist

VICTORIAN miniature hand painted portrait pendant with turquoise beads, a signed piece that is 2-1/8″ by 1-5/8″.  This is perfect to wear on a gold chain or to display on your desk or dresser.  The artist’s signature is looks like the initials “LD”. Looking under magnification, you can see the lovely brushstrokes creating the translucent … Continue reading “VICTORIAN mini hand painted portrait picture pendant with turquoise, signed by the artist”

VICTORIAN rare antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches

VICTORIAN rare antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches with ferns and grasses on the front.  The Victorians were enchanted with nature and natural themes and this is a wonderful example of that passion.  On the back is a locket with a clear … Continue reading “VICTORIAN rare antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches”

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers, fruit and leaves and a detailed beaded edge. There is a locket compartment with a cover on back for a photo or a lock of hair.  The brooch has a c-catch and tube hinge, circa 1880, 1-5/8″ at the widest … Continue reading “VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge”

VICTORIAN sterling silver embossed Gibson girl with a golf club, an unusual lady’s sports motif brooch, with a pierced star mark on back

VICTORIAN sterling silver embossed Gibson girl with a golf club, an unusual lady’s sports motif brooch, with a pierced star mark on back, 2-1/4″.  The beautifully embossed front side is edged with maple leaves and the lady is wearing the typical hair do, blouse, and men’s style tie.  This was probably made in between 1890 … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver embossed Gibson girl with a golf club, an unusual lady’s sports motif brooch, with a pierced star mark on back”