VICTORIAN “IMO” (IN Memory Of) jet locket circa 1870. With room for two photos inside, but fittings for both but glass for only one, it measures 1-7/8″ by 1-1/2″, and leather thong that it came on is 21″ long. These were often worn on a plain black ribbon, too. There are tiny flea bites on the edges of … Continue reading “VICTORIAN “IMO” (IN Memory Of) jet locket circa 1870″
VICTORIAN antique ivy and amethysts brooch with locket back, engraved 1889 and the name “Clara”, with another illegible word, 1-3/4″ by 1-1/3″. The gold front is concave and the stones are set on a bridge over the top of it, creating a lovely reflection. Each stone has a slightly rounded top table in the older … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique ivy and amethysts brooch locket back, 1889”
VICTORIAN 14ct Etruscan motif gold brooch in a vintage box, circa 1860s. It has a lovely dangling pearl and a beaded edge, 3-1/8″ by 1-1/3″ wide. The center portion moves freely and the chains that loop on each side of this are not karat gold, oddly enough. Wonderful details like the beaded edge and etched designs add … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 14ct Etruscan gold brooch vintage box c 1860”
VICTORIAN locket by maker “AM Ltd”. It is in gilt sterling with crystal and garnets and wonderful cannetille work on the front. There are spaces for two photos inside, but with no covers. The marks include “925” and on the bale “AMLtd 925”. It is 1-1/3″ by 1″ with a 1/3″ bale on the top … Continue reading “VICTORIAN locket AM Ltd gilt sterling crystal & garnet”
VICTORIAN or late Georgian wonderful enameled portraits necklace with 10 different portraits in all. The total wearable length is 14-1/2″ with the larger ovals being 1-1/4″ by 3/4″ and the smaller 1/3″ by 1/2″. The portraits are enamel on textured silver metal with delicately hand painted faces. Two of the portraits have been re-worked so they look a bit … Continue reading “VICTORIAN or late Georgian portraits necklace enameled faces”
VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain with gold tone heart locket fob, total length 12-1/2" and heart 3/4". The locket has an engraved heart, flower and leaves design and opens to hold two photos, with frames but no glass, and no swivel hook. It is marked for the maker inside "P&K". There are loose hairs along … Continue reading “VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain with heart locket”
VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings with faceted oval and links, circa 1870, 1-1/2″ jet length. Shown for reference only is a copy of a VICTORIAN carte de visite of a lady wearing faceted jet beads necklace and earrings. #V33041 $495.00
VICTORIAN stars and flowers purse in blue, lavender, silver and pink glass beads with a patriotic stars center and flowers motif. This is a one-sided piece for display only. The body is a bit shredded on the back, where there are also missing beads (see the last photo) and the inside is worn and frail, so it … Continue reading “VICTORIAN stars and flowers purse in blue, lavender, silver, pink- as is”
VICTORIAN hand woven hair watch chain with brown hair in a tubular weave in 2 different patterns, with gold filled fittings, total length 14″ and 9/16″ thick. There are areas with unraveling hair, and a fob of cream agate which is cracked on one side and made of bloodstone on the other, with locket fittings and … Continue reading “VICTORIAN hand woven hair watch chain with fob”
VICTORIAN silver Mizpah locket and beautiful twist chain collar, locket with fittings for two photos inside circa 1880s, one side has a lock of hair, locket size 1-1/3″ by 1-1/8: plus 1/2″ loop, chain 16″ with 2-1/3″ Y, no hallmarks. Mizpah is the sentiment “May the Lord watch between me & thee when we are absent one … Continue reading “VICTORIAN silver Mizpah locket and beautiful twist chain collar”