VICTORIAN antique pre-Civil War dated 1843 14 karat yellow gold and hair brooch

VICTORIAN antique early pre Civil War 1840s hair brooch in 14 karat yellow gold with black enamel and three strands of plaited thick blonde hair under glass, 2″ by 1-1/2″.  It has the tube and c-catch closure with an extended pin stem typical of this era. The mourning message “In Memory Of” in old English … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique pre-Civil War dated 1843 14 karat yellow gold and hair brooch”

VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain and gold filled fob

VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain and gold filled fob with watch fittings, a swivel hook on one end and a bar on the other.  The chain is made of hair and it’s 7-1/3″ and 10″ counting the chains on each end.   View   View    #V38335    $128.00

VICTORIAN antique bulls eye banded agate locket brooch with a large center stone and nine smaller surrounding stones

VICTORIAN antique bulls eye banded agate locket brooch with a large center stone and nine smaller surrounding stones, 1-1/2″ by 1-1/3″.  It has a covered compartment on the back for a small photo or a lock of hair.  There are some scratches on the center agate, not noticeable except with close examination against a raking … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique bulls eye banded agate locket brooch with a large center stone and nine smaller surrounding stones”

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail.  It has intricate rose gold roses and yellow gold leaves with etched stems in the background.  It also has a double beaded edge, and an open locket compartment on the back with glass cover on it for a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail”

VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo

VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped and beaded edge and fittings for a photo on the back, 1-1/3″ by 1-1/8″.  This is a sweetheart pin and it would be perfect for adding your own photo or a lock of hair to … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo”

VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain with brown hair

VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain with brown hair in two weave styles, one a box chain and one a spiral, gold fittings with leaf designs on both ends, t-bar for a button hole on one end and hook on the other, in excellent condition with almost no loose hairs, 14″ by 5/16″.   #V38281   $128.00