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Victorian 18K Gold Mounted Double Tiger Claw Pendant
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Pre 1900 item# 998180
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A very good pendant comprising a matched pair of tiger’s claws mounted in 18K yellow gold. The mounting is nicely engraved in foliate motif and has a shield-shaped reserve at the center top which was intended to be monogrammed. The edges of the mounting are scalloped and the points end in beads. Indian decorative arts became popular after Queen Victoria’s proclamation as Empress of India and tiger’s claws, in particular, were kept as souvenirs by British big game hunters. Sometimes the claws were set into jewelry in India, but the style and quality of workmanship in this pendant indicates that the claws were mounted in England (or possibly America). Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: England or America, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, all original, no monogram. Size: 2-1/2” x 1-1/16”. Weight: 13.5 grams.
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Victorian Gold-Filled Owl Chatelaine Mechanical Pencil
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Pre 1900 item# 997388
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A wonderful Victorian figural mechanical pencil in the form of an owl intended to be worn on a chatelaine or watch chain. The owl is fully three-dimensional and is beautifully detailed. Figural mechanical pencils are quite rare and this one would be especially nice worn as a pendant.Origin: probably America or England, ca. 1890. Condition: no wear, but not in working condition; suitable for wear as a pendant. Size: 1-1/2” in retracted position; 2-1/8” fully opened.
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Victorian Etruscan 14K Yellow Gold Prasiolite Earrings
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Pre 1900 item# 997153
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A beautiful pair of 14K yellow gold Etruscan Revival surmounts suspending teardrop shaped prasiolites, the green version of amethyst. The color of the gemstones is the palest green and they have a very nice luster. The surmounts, decorated with beaded wirework, hang just below the earlobe allowing the gemstones to move freely for lots of movement when being worn. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: America, surmounts are ca. 1880 (gemstones are later replacements). Size: 1-3/4" long from top of earwire. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 29.0 carats.
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Victorian 15K Gold Bloodstone Figural Lion Watch Fob
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Pre 1900 item# 987055
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A very nice Victorian watch fob seal in the shape of a lion standing atop an oval plinth. The sides of the plinth are beautifully decorated in a pattern of oak leaves and acorns worked in green and rose gold against a stippled background. The lion is finely detailed. The fob is set with a bloodstone (heliotrope) seal that has never been engraved. The fob retains the original jump ring decorated in a ropetwist pattern that matches the pattern of the bail. Tested and guaranteed at least 15K.Origin: probably England, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 3/4” x 19/32” x 3/4” high (excluding jump ring). Weight: 7.6 grams.
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Victorian Elgin Railroad Hunter Case Pocket Watch
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Pre 1900 item# 975429
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A very nice Elgin railroad grade lever-set pocket watch in a very ornate Fahy's gold-filled hunter case. The works bear the serial number 8618654, indicating a manufacture date of 1899. It's a size 18, grade 217, 15 jewel watch. The dial has Roman numerals and an inset seconds dial. The case is beautifully decorated with a floral/bird motif on the front and cottage scene on the back. The case is marked "Fahys", one of the better makers of gold-filled cases. There is no wear and the details are very crisp. The watch is in full working order.Origin: America, 1899. Condition: excellent, no case wear, no cracks or staining to dial, no cracks or scratches to crystal, working condition.
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French Victorian 18K Rock Crystal & Lapis Double Locket
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Pre 1900 item# 959947
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A marvelous 19th century French 18K yellow gold double locket, the covers worked in carved rock crystal and lapis lazuli. The front cover features a plaque of rock crystal with lapidary cutting at the edges and tiny intaglio engraved flowers across the face. The other side features a large oval plaque of lapis lazuli, very nicely marked with bits of sparkling pyrite. Both stones are set in a chased gold border engraved with star designs. The interior of the locket has a secondary cover, so the locket can accomodate several different portraits, or perhaps a lock of hair in addition to a portrait. Either the clear or blue side can be worn on the outside. The bail is marked with French "tete d'aigle hallmarks" for 18K gold, and have an unidentified maker's mark.Origin: France, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1" x 7/8" (excluding bail). Weight: 8.9 grams.
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Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Brooch Pendant
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Pre 1900 item# 940609
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A late Victorian brooch/pendant in the Arts & Crafts style featuring an Australian semi-black boulder opal of exceptional quality. The gemstone has large strong flashes of green and blue, moderated with some violet and just a hint of orangey-red. The medium-dark body color creates an excellent contrast to the spectral colors, and the play-of-color shows equally in all directions. The boulder opal is cabochon cut and incorporates areas of the sandstone matrix (the host rock) on both the front and back sides (25% on the front and 60% on the back). Australian opals were a relatively recent discovery at the time Arts & Crafts jewelry became popular and the matrix appearance of some boulder opals was especially suitable to the style. The brooch retains the original extended pinstem and a movable bale that allows the piece to be worn as either a brooch or pendant. Tested and guaranteed 15K.Origin: England, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, no cracking or crazing, there is natural pitting to the surface characteristic to the type of gemstone. Size: 1” x 13/16”. Opal Size: 24 x 19 x 7 mm. Approximate Opal Weight: 18.38 carats.
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Victorian 14K Gold & Enameled Pansy Bangle Bracelet
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Pre 1900 item# 940607
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A beautiful Victorian 14K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet decorated with black taille d’epargne enamel in a floral pattern. The design is worked on both sides and shows stems of pansies (symbolizing remembrance in the Victorian language of flowers) tied with scrolling ribbon. The design is worked against a stippled background enclosed within narrow borders of bright-cut engraving. The bracelet is of oval form and is hinged. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, no enamel wear, a small nick along one edge (1/32” visible from top of bracelet), but no dings or monograms. Size: 17/32” wide; interior opening, 2-5/32” x 1-11/16”; interior circumference, 6”. Weight: 23.1 grams.
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