VICTORIAN Aesthetic sterling silver necklace with two butterflies on the middle section of three ovals, each of which is surrounded with an intricate filigree edging

VICTORIAN Aesthetic sterling silver necklace with two butterflies on the middle section of three ovals, each of which is surrounded with an intricate filigree edging and the entirety mounted on three silver chains. It is 15″ long wearable length, the center oval is 1-3/4″ by 1-1/4″ and the total weight is 1.27 ounces.  This has … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Aesthetic sterling silver necklace with two butterflies on the middle section of three ovals, each of which is surrounded with an intricate filigree edging”

VICTORIAN sterling silver sweetheart pin rose gold, Celtic triskele symbol

VICTORIAN sterling silver sweetheart pin with rose gold overlay.  The center motif is running feet and legs, called a triskele or a triskelion, this was a Celtic symbol, too, used sometimes with just spirals and sometimes with the legs. There are flowers on either side, as well as a beaded edge, hallmarked for Chester sterling, … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver sweetheart pin rose gold, Celtic triskele symbol”

VICTORIAN sterling silver sweetheart eye-shaped pin with leaves

VICTORIAN sterling silver sweetheart eye-shaped pin with leaves and swirls designs and beaded edge.  There may be hallmarks mis-struck along one edge but if so they are very difficult to read, probably circa 1900, 1-1/2″ by 3/4″.  View   #V38265   $78.00

VICTORIAN sterling silver Mary name brooch

VICTORIAN sterling silver name brooch “Mary” with gold overlaid letters, etched design, hallmarked for maker P&T, date and city almost illegible but could be Birmingham 1904, 1-3/4″.  These were often called sweetheart pins.  View   View   #V36935   $88.00

VICTORIAN antique silver cut steel pendant with a loop for a chain

VICTORIAN antique silver cut steel pendant on a pierced metal backing with a loop for a chain to wear this as a necklace.  It is 1-1/2″ wide and a total length of 2-1/8″ including the top loop.  From the 1800s, it is a lovely piece with very nice sparkle.  View #V37603  $238.00

VICTORIAN gilt silver hinged bangle with aesthetic design, 1880s

VICTORIAN gilt silver hinged bangle with birds, bamboo and leaves design, clasp is marked “Vaughton’s patent” inside along with maker’s mark “V&S”, circa 1880s Aesthetic or Japonesque style, 6-2/3″ by 1″.  As you can see in the pictures, some of the gold has softly worn off in places. The Aesthetic period was inspired by simple … Continue reading “VICTORIAN gilt silver hinged bangle with aesthetic design, 1880s”