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Victorian Dieppe Carved Ivory Cherub Locket Pendant
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Pre 1900 item# 785359
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A magnificent early Victorian locket of carved elephant ivory. The carving is of such a level that the French city of Dieppe, renowned since the middle ages as a center of ivory carving, is the most likely origin. The workmanship is so perfect that when the cover is closed, the viewer cannot see that the piece is a locket. The hinge is completely concealed, and the only visible mechanical piece is a small gilt pin near the bottom that acts as a sort of latch to keep the cover closed. Many carved ivory pieces were pegged together from several different pieces of material, but this example is worked from a single, solid block of ivory. The carving of the flower stems is nearly paper thin and there is absolutely no damage. The ivory has gained a beautiful natural lustrous patina, darker on the back where it was in contact with skin.Origin: France, ca. 1830. Condition: excellent, no losses, no cracks. Size: 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" (exluding ivory jump ring). NOTE: This item cannot be shipped outside the U.S.
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Victorian 14K Gold, Opal & Sapphire Long Chain
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Pre 1900 item# 785021
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A wonderful Victorian 14K gold twist long chain punctuated at regular intervals with collet-set opals and blue sapphires. The gemstones are of very fine quality. The opals have distinct fire, with an abundance of red-orange tones and the sapphires are unusually clear for cabochon stones. The edges of the collets are finished with beaded decoration. The original spring-clasp is marked “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 28” long. Weight: 13.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: opal, 1.64 carats; sapphire, 2.01 carat.
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Victorian Etruscan 14K Turquoise Halley’s Comet Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 778236
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$425
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Victorians were fascinated by astronomical events such as the regular appearance of comets. Halley’s comet, in particular, created a world-wide sensation and inspired jewelry designs for many years. Comet jewelry, such as this brooch worked in 14K gold and turquoise, usually displays a rounded head attached to a tail. This piece is quite unusual, however, in that it interprets the traditional comet shape in the Etruscan Revival style. The micro-beaded and wirework decoration is of the finest quality. The gold surfaces are enhanced with the “bloomed” Russian finish. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-1/8” long. Weight: 4.25 grams.
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French 18K Gold & Pearl Etruscan Revival Tassle Locket
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Pre 1900 item# 755732
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$1950
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An exceptional 18K yellow gold locket necklace in the Etruscan Revival taste from the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. The oval locket's front cover is encrusted with an ornate pattern of twisted wirework and beading surrounding a central row of natural seed pearls. The locket is suspended within an oval frame decorated floral appliques against a stippled background. The frame suspends foxtail chains with ball terminals. The entire piece is suspended from a bale that echoes the decorative treatment of the frame and a foxtail chain with ball fittings. The locket has never been monogrammed. This is one of the most unusual Etruscan Revival lockets we've seen. The workmanship is of the first order, and despite its intricacy, the piece is still very wearable. The piece is stamped with the "tete d'aigle" hallmark for 18K gold.Origin: France, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, all original, no monogram, light normal dings to the back cover. Size: locket, 1" x 3/4"; frame with tassels, 2" x 1"; frame and bale, 3" long; chain, 18" long. Weight: 18.0 grams.
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French Napoleon III 18K Gold Diamond Floral Circle Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 755696
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A gorgeous 18K yellow gold circle brooch surrounding a spray of diamond flowers tied with a golden ribbon. The brooch dates to the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. One flower is centered with a .39-carat rose cut diamond and the other two are set with .17-carat old mine-cut diamonds. The remaining 31 diamonds in the brooch are a mix of rose-cuts, old mine-cuts and single-cuts. The stones are of particularly good quality for the period, with bright color and excellent clarity. The piece has considerably more sparkle than most French pieces of the era. The ribbon at the base is realistically engraved. The sides of the brooch have a very nicely-worked saw-pierced gallery. The back retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp, stamped with the "tete d'aigle" mark for 18K.Origin: France, ca. 1855. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-1/4" diameter. Weight: 9.5 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.97 carats.
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Victorian 14K Gold & Glass Pietra Dura Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 732505
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$395
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A fascinating Victorian brooch set in 14K yellow gold. The octagonal plaque with canted corners appears to be made of opaque black glass and is inset with an ornate glass design worked in the pietra dura method. The translucent design is backed with gold foil to create a subtle glittery effect. The setting is very simple and does not detract from the more important enamel work. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: Europe, possibly Switzerland, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, all original, very light surface scratching visible with a loupe. Size: 1-1/8" x 3/4".
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Victorian 14K Gold & Enamel Shamrock & Wishbone Brooch
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Pre 1910 item# 697515
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$750
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A delightful Victorian 14K gold pin in the form of four-leaf clover superimposed over a wishbone. The shamrock is finely decorated in matte green enamels in many shades. Shamrock enamels are often somewhat dull, but this example is particularly nicely made. The wishbone is very realistic and was probably modeled from a casting of a real chicken wishbone. Whimsical Victorian pins were often intended as gifts and conveyed hidden meanings. In this case, the message “Good Luck”, isn’t so well-hidden. The back retains the original pinstem and roll-over safety clasp marked “14K”.Origin: America (probably Newark), ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original, no enamel damage. Size: 2-1/4” x 1-1/8”. Weight: 11.75 grams.
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Victorian Enameled 14K Gold Pansy Stick Pin
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Pre 1910 item# 697513
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$195
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A pretty Victorian stick pin, the head in the form of an enameled pansy centering a 1-point old mine-cut diamond. The petals are detailed in shades of white, lavender and black. The coloring is applied in a way that makes the petals look ruffled. In the Victorian language of flowers, the pansy represented remembrance. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, there are some enamel imperfections at the edges of the petals that are original to the making. Size: head, 1/4" x 1/4"; overall length, 2-1/2”. Weight: 1.5 grams.
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Victorian 14K Gold & Woven Hair Watch Fob Necklace
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Pre 1900 item# 679826
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$375
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A very nice Victorian watch fob chain of woven hair accented with 14K yellow gold fittings. The weaving is very nicely done from hair in a soft chestnut color. The center of the chain features a paneled gold fitting from which is suspended a gold-mounted pendant drop with acorns and leaves. Hairwork jewelry was a cottage industry and was made both as memorial jewelry and as love tokens. Each end of the chain is finished with gold fittings, as well. A contemporary gold filled chain has been added to the back to transform the fob chain into an 18” long necklace.Origin: America, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent. Size: 18” long (with extension); 12-1/2” long (without extension).
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