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Victorian Silver Ariadne Panther Figural Watch Fob Seal
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Pre 1900 item# 785303
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A superb Victorian silver figural watch fob and seal depicting Ariadne astride her panther. The image is a copy of the famous marble sculpture (1810-14) by Johann Heinrich von Dannecker (1758-1841) which resides in the Liebighaus Museum in Frankfurt, Germany. The figure represents the goddess Ariadne, who after being spurned by Theseus is invited to the island of Naxos by the god Bacchus. The latter gives her a wreath of grape leaves to wear in her hair and sends a panther to carry her back to him. The statue was considered one of the greatest sculptural achievements of the 19th century and was renowned throughout Europe. It was especially esteemed by men who appreciated the fully unclothed woman juxtaposed with the wild animal and on her way to a "Bacchanalian experience". The workmanship on the fob is superb. Marked "900".Origin: Germany, ca. 1840. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, never engraved. Size: 1" x 7/8". Weight: 11.25 grams.
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David Andersen Four Seasons SPRING Enameled Silver Pin
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Pre 1960 item# 693064
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$375
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A fine example of some of the best enameled silver produced by David-Andersen in the late 1950s. This brooch represents "Spring" from the "Four Seasons" line designed for David-Andersen by Thorbjorn Lie-Jorgensen in the late 1950s. The design is supposed to represent abstract aerial views of the same landscape in each of the four seasons. "Spring" is worked in lush shades of turquoise, teal blue, gold and brown. The back, with the original patina, retains the original pinstem and c-clasp, and is marked "D-A", "925S" and "Norway-Sterling".Origin: Norway, ca. 1959. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 1-11/16" x 1-5/16". Weight: 16.25 grams.
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Victorian Gilt Silver Floral Micromosaic Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 668577
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$395
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A lovely Italian micro-mosaic brooch set in a gilt silver mounting. The brooch depicts a bouquet of blue morning glories against a black background. The coloring is very nice and the mosaic work is excellent. Floral micromosaics usually feature roses instead of more uncommon flowers such as morning glories. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp.Origin: Italy, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, no missing tesserae. Size: 1-9/16" x 1-1/4".
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver ATLAS Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 666266
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$225
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An elegant pair of sterling silver hoop earrings in the "Atlas" design by Tiffany & Co. The earrings feature the Roman numerals inspired by the famous statue of Altas holding the globe-shaped clock above the entrance to Tiffany's landmark Manhattan store. The earrings have been left unpolished because some prefer the darkened patina in the crevasses. They could be polished for those who prefer the earrings to look showroom new. The insides are marked "Tiffany & Co." with the marks for sterling and also the copyright date 1995. These earrings currently sell at Tiffany for $325.Size: 5/8" diameter; 9/32" wide. Weight: 7.5 grams.
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Kirk & Son Sterling Silver REPOUSSE Ring
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Pre 1950 item# 663947
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$185
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A lovely vintage sterling silver ring by Kirk & Son in their famous “Repousse” pattern. During the early and mid-20th century, Kirk made a variety of jewelry in this pattern, including brooches, earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings. Rings are, by far, the most difficult to find. The inside of the shank is marked with Kirk’s hallmark.
Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Ring Size: 8-1/4. Crown Size: approximately 1” x 13/16”. Weight: 13.0 grams.
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Kirk & Son Sterling Silver REPOUSSE Ring
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Pre 1950 item# 653198
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$185
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A lovely vintage sterling silver ring by Kirk & Son in their famous “Repousse” pattern. During the early and mid-20th century, Kirk made a variety of jewelry in this pattern, including brooches, earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings. Rings are, by far, the most difficult to find. The inside of the shank is marked with Kirk’s hallmark.Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Ring Size: 8. Crown Size: approximately 1” x 13/16”. Weight: 13.0 grams.
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Imperial Russian Enameled Silver Cross Pendant
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Pre 1920 item# 586663
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$595
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A superb Imperial Russian enameled silver cross in the traditional Russian style. The end of each arm is decorated in an enameled floral pattern with foliage that trails toward the middle where a simple cross is formed by turquoise enameled beads. The enamel is worked in six colors against the traditional stippled background. The cells representing leaves are decorated with shaded enamels. This piece was made in the pilgrimage town of Kostroma, a site considered by the Romanovs to be not only religiously important, but also of great historic consequence. The town’s principal monastery, St. Ipatiev, hosted Michael Romanov when he was elected Czar of Russia in 1613. All subsequent Romanov rulers and their courts undertook regular pilgrimages to the monastery to worship an important icon located at the historic site. This cross is smaller than those worn by clergy, and was most likely made as a religious memento for a pilgrim. The back is hallmarked with the town mark for Kostroma used 1908-17, and with the workmaster’s mark “SG” (translated from the Cyrillic).Origin: Russia, 1908-17. Condition: excellent, no enamel loss. Size: 3-1/8” x 4” (excluding the bale). Weight: 41.25 grams.
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