VICTORIAN baby sterling silver baby nursery rhyme rattle whistle “Hey Diddle Diddle” with that rhyme embossed both sides of the body, marked “S&Co” for the maker, hallmarked for Birmingham and 1907, bells intact and whistle working, 3-3/4″ by 1-5/8″. It is mother-of-pearl with a sterling handle, all in excellent condition. View View #V38786 $338.00
VICTORIAN Labrodite and silver cross pendant that is 2-1/8″ by 1-3/4″. This is circa 1890 or a bit earlier. Black materials are often the most difficult to identify, but a rock hound friend of mine identified the cross as Labrodite (also spelled “Labradorite”). I cannot prove that, so I priced it as glass, although I … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Labrodite and silver cross pendant, circa 1890”
VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo very unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls. The cameo itself is from the late 1800s, probably 1880-1890, and the rim around it and the scalloped setting for the pearl halo are both 14 karat yellow gold. The chain for the necklace has 14 open links and is … Continue reading “VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls, from the late 1800s, part karat gold”
VICTORIAN sterling silver figural lion watch fob or charm with a plain agate face, 1″ by 5/8″, it is solid rather than hollow and weighs .52 ounce. This would be fun to add to a charm bracelet, too. View View View View #N41831 $128.00
VICTORIAN 9ct yellow gold bar brooch with garnet doublettes and a tiny diamond, hallmarked for maker “CMW” and “375 9ct” along with other marks I cannot read. It comes with it’s own fitted box. This has the older tube hinge and c-clasp and is circa 1890. This is in excellent condition. View View View #V38610 $288.00
VICTORIAN stick coral pendant in a gold filled setting on a gold filled chain, chain 19″ pendant 1-1/4″ by 1/2″. There is a bit of black enamel work on the pendant but part of it is worn. This was made in the 1880s. View #V42052 $98.00
VICTORIAN revival yellow gold filled locket with detailed applied décor on the front and a plain back. The detail is amazing with bead and wire work as well as rows of tiny fleur-de-lis. There are fittings for two photos on the inside, but a cover for only one. The tiny stone in the center front … Continue reading “VICTORIAN revival yellow gold filled locket with detailed applied décor”
VICTORIAN revival yellow gold filled locket with a clear paste or rhinestone in the center front surrounded by circles and scrolls. Inside is a fitting for one photo but no cover. It is 1-1/3″ by 1″. View View View #V42077 $138.00
VICTORIAN Bohemian garnet encrusted antique necklace with stars and drops, wonderful rose cut garnets in a gorgeous rich red color, 20″ wearable length and 1-3/4″ front drop. Even the old style box catch is covered with garnets. A necklace just like this can be seen in the 1899 Benjamin Allen Company Catalogue and HERE. Every … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Bohemian garnet encrusted antique necklace with stars and drops”
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Victorian antique brooch with garnets, turquoise and one center garnet colored stone that is glass in an irregular cut. It has a mark that dates it to 1867-1872 and it tests as 800-900 silver. The settings are raised over a dome-shaped sphere with pierced designs. Little flowers raised above the scrolls in the metal … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Victorian antique brooch with garnets, turquoise, 1867-1872”