VICTORIAN S&Co sterling silver baby nursery rhyme rattle and whistle

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 MALACHITE cameo unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls, from the late 1800s, part karat gold

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 CWM 9ct brooch garnet doublettes & diamond with box

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 Bohemian garnet encrusted antique necklace with stars and drops

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, 1867-1872

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”