PORTRAIT hand painted portrait of a beautiful auburn-haired lady, masterfully done and framed

PORTRAIT hand painted portrait of a beautiful auburn-haired lady, masterfully done and framed in brass that has etched flower and leaf designs on it, 4″ by 3-1/4″.  This is a portrait of a real person, and I would love to know who she was.  The painting on this is fragile, and there are two places … Continue reading “PORTRAIT hand painted portrait of a beautiful auburn-haired lady, masterfully done and framed”

VICTORIAN antique banded agate pendant with a nice ribbed and gold plated frame, circa 1870

VICTORIAN antique banded agate pendant with a nice ribbed and gold plated frame, circa 1870, 2-1/4″ by 1-1/8″.  This was a very popular style in it’s time and a lovely one as well, and can be worn on either a chain or a black ribbon.  It was made between 1860 and 1880. This is such … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique banded agate pendant with a nice ribbed and gold plated frame, circa 1870”

CIRO transparent framed basket brooch with the “Ciro” tag with plique-a-jour like transparent blue background and spider web design

CIRO transparent framed basket brooch with the “Ciro” tag, a real beauty with a plique-a-jour type transparent blue background with a spider web design and a frame of brilliant clear and blue rhinestones, and a basket of flowers in the center with red, clear, and green rhinestones, all in a gold plated frame.  This is … Continue reading “CIRO transparent framed basket brooch with the “Ciro” tag with plique-a-jour like transparent blue background and spider web design”

WHITING DAVIS Dresden enamel baby mesh purse with Deco style stepped gold tone frame, circa 1930

WHITING DAVIS Dresden enamel baby mesh purse with Deco style stepped gold tone frame, circa 1930, 6-1/4″ long from the top of the catch to the bottom triangles by 4″ wide with a 12″ chain.  It comes with a matching 2-1/4″ gold color round mirror. The lining is also in excellent vintage condition with only … Continue reading “WHITING DAVIS Dresden enamel baby mesh purse with Deco style stepped gold tone frame, circa 1930”

BASKET design steel beaded purse with jeweled and enameled frame set with aqua cabochons and blue rhinestones

BASKET or urn of flowers, fruit and grapes design steel beaded purse with jeweled and enameled frame set with aqua cabochons and blue rhinestones and green and white enamel work.  The beads are reflective and very lovely.  The purse body is 9″ long including the fringe and it is 5-1/2″ wide .  Lining is intact … Continue reading “BASKET design steel beaded purse with jeweled and enameled frame set with aqua cabochons and blue rhinestones”

BROWN suede purse with wonderful silver marcasite frame with crescents and ferns design

BROWN suede purse with wonderful silver marcasite frame, circa 1940.  The reflective quality of marcasites sparkles nicely, and set against the matte finish of the suede, it is a marvelous contrast.  The frame has designs of ferns, crescent moons, and other things on it. The body is 12″ by 5-1/3″ and the frame is 5-3/4″ … Continue reading “BROWN suede purse with wonderful silver marcasite frame with crescents and ferns design”

WHITING DAVIS Deco painted baby mesh purse with a lovely flower motif on both sides and a silver frame enameled green and brown

WHITING DAVIS Deco painted baby mesh purse with a lovely flower motif on both sides and a silver frame enameled with avocado green and milk chocolate brown. It is marked on inside of the frame “Whiting Davis” and it has a salmon colored silk lining with a little pocket, and it is fraying. The body … Continue reading “WHITING DAVIS Deco painted baby mesh purse with a lovely flower motif on both sides and a silver frame enameled green and brown”

HOBE framed Josef purse with accessories and a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones

HOBE framed Josef purse with accessories and a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones in pink, green and clear.  They are set in a gold wire work with little flowers.  The body is hand beaded with white glass beads and embroidered in pinks, rose, aqua, green … Continue reading “HOBE framed Josef purse with accessories and a glorious frame with a central faceted aqua rhinestone surrounded by moonstone cabochons and brilliant rhinestones”