Kensington House Antiques
$250.00
$250.00
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red meant to signify "go," "caution," and "stop." Each light corresponds to the 1, 2-1/2, and 3-1/2 ounce markings on the jigger's bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.
Origin: America, ca. 1950.
Condition: Excellent; a very shallow 1/8" ding on the back side near the bottom. Slight paint loss to the red stoplight.
Weight: 53.0 grams
Kensington House Antiques
$1,695.00
$1,695.00
A very fine pair of cast and engraved Louis XVI style bronze dore candlesticks. The round bases are decorated with beading and an ornate wreath of acanthus leaves. The pillars are fluted and broaden slightly before reaching the upper knop, also with acanthus leaf decoration. The sockets are likewise decorated. The original gilding is largely in place.
Origin: France, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, no cracks. Size: 9-1/2" tall.
Kensington House Antiques
$175.00
$175.00
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Alvin, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red. Each light is accompanied by the words “Go,” “Caution” and “Stop.” The bottom is hallmarked by Alvin.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent; no dings, monograms, excellent enamel except for a tiny bit of enamel loss to the red light. Dimensions: 2-1/2” tall. Weight: 36.8 gr.
Kensington House Antiques
$495.00
$495.00
Gorgeous Qing Dynasty Chinese export porcelain vase with Rose Medallion enameled decoration. The body has a beautiful white color and intricate painted decoration of peonies, quince fruit, waterlilies, butterflies and birds. The foot, rim and shoulder are decorated with enameled flowers against a gilt background. The shoulder border is punctuated with reserves framing peony blossoms.
Origin: China, circa 1850.
Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, normal wear to gilding, a tiny bit of wear to some of the enamels.
Size: 10" tall; 4" wide at shoulder; 3-1/8" wide at mouth.
Kensington House Antiques
$1,895.00
$1,895.00
A stunning mid-19th century brooch featuring a pansy, the lower petals set with rose cut diamonds and the upper petals with buff-cut amethysts of a deep violet hue. The colorful flower is simply presented against a plain gold background. In Victorian flower language, the pansy represented the sentiment "Think of me" and jewels with pansies were often given as love tokens or going away gifts. The brooch could easily be converted to a pendant with the addition of a bail at the back. The original clasp is stamped with French 18K gold marks and with an illegible maker's mark.
- Origin: France, ca. 1860.
- Condition: excellent; all original.
- Dimensions: 1-1/8" diameter.
- Weight: 7.8 grams.
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .36 carat; amethyst, 4.5 carats.
Kensington House Antiques
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
A fantastic and rare pair of 14K yellow gold Art Nouveau cufflinks by Krementz, the double faces depicting Native American warriors. The facial and hair details are beautifully worked in a design that also includes a bow and a quiver of arrows. Krementz made at least two different designs depicting Native Americans, with this being the more ornate of the two. The backs are fully marked by Krementz.
- Origin: America, ca. 1900.
- Condition: excellent; sharp detail.
- Dimensions: large faces, 3/4" x 17/32"; small faces, 1/2" x 3/8".
- Weight: 5.0 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$850.00
$850.00
A gorgeous enameled pansy, worked in several shades of purple and lavender is featured in this ring converted from a Victorian earring. The enamel has a soft velvety appearance and is accented at the center with a small pearl. The pansy is set on a sturdy 14K gold split shank. Pansies are generally associated with remembrance, but in Victorian flower symbology, they also carried the sentiment, "Think of me." So whether you're in love or just feeling nostalgic, this ring is perfect!
- Origin: America, ca. 1900.
- Condition: converted; a miniscule fleabite to the enamel at the edge of one petal.
- Dimensions: crown, 3/4" x 11/16".
- Finger Size: 7.
- Weight: 5.8 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the second largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. The pendant is presented with its original Tiffany 18" 18K gold chain. This piece currently retails for $2200.
- Origin: America, ca. 2000.
- Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions: 1" x 1-1/16"; necklace length, 18".
- Weight: 10.1 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$225.00
$225.00
A classic sterling silver double jigger by Kirk & Son. The two cups measure 1 and 2 ounces. Rather than being bell-shaped, the cups have straighter sides for a more contemporary look. The interior is fully hallmarked by Kirk.
- Origin: America, ca. 1960.
- Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms.
- Dimensions: 3-11/16" tall.
- Weight: 56.5 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$225.00
$225.00
A very nice sterling silver double jigger with bell-form cups joined by a twisted stem by Reed & Barton. The jigger has substantial weight and a generous size. Fully hallmarked by Reed & Barton.
- Origin: America, ca. 1950.
- Condition: excellent, no dings or mongorams.
- Dimensions: 4-1/2" tall.
- Weight: 89.6 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$245.00
$245.00
A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow and red meant to signify "go," "caution," and "stop." Each light corresponds to the 1, 2-1/2, and 3-1/2 ounce markings on the jigger's bottom. This example is noticeably heavier than other Gorham stoplights we've had, suggesting that it's of an earlier date. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.
- Origin: America, ca. 1950.
- Condition: very good; a very shallow 1/4" ding on the rim (to the left of the lights) and shallow 1/8" ding on the back side near the bottom.
- Weight: 56.9 grams
Kensington House Antiques
$2,495.00
$2,495.00
This classic Boucheron baton design has been in fashion since the Art Deco era. Worked in 18K gold, the removable batons are elegantly decorated with simple reeded engraving. Each cufflink is signed "Boucheron Paris" and is stamped with French 18K marks and serial numbers.
- Origin: France, ca. 1950.
- Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions: batons, 7/8" long.
- Weight: 10.7 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$295.00
$295.00
A lovely, extra-large 14K gold stick pin designed as a woman's face captured in a crescent moon. The woman wears a large hat tied with ribbons. This would be wonderful converted to a pendant with the addition of a simple bail at the top. The reverse is marked "14K."
- Origin: America, ca. 1915.
- Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions: head, 7/8" x 7/8"; overall length, 2-1/8".
- Weight: 2.7 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$195.00
$195.00
A handsome pair of silver double-sided cufflinks in the form of horseshoes. The faces are nicely detailed and the cufflinks have good weight. The connectors are marked "935", indicating a purity slightly higher than sterling silver, and also have an unidentified maker's mark "MV."
- Origin: Continental Europe, probably Switzerland, ca 1950.
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: faces, 5/8" x 5/8".
- Weight: 8.5 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
($1495 Pendant Only; $1620 w Chain)
($1495 Pendant Only; $1620 w Chain)
A vintage 18K yellow gold heart-shaped pendant/charm, the border set with alternating cushion cut Burmese rubies and old mine cut diamonds. Like most Retro pieces, the large size has great presence. The rubies have fine, bright red color and VS clarity, and display all the characteristics of Burmese rubies. There are no indications of heat or other treatment. The diamonds are of similarly fine quality, graded as I color, SI clarity. The bail is marked “750” for 18K gold. The pendant is ideal for monogramming, but there is no evidence of any previous engraving.
NOTE: The pendant is shown with a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
NOTE: The pendant is shown with a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
- Ca. 1940.
- Condition: excellent, all original.
- Dimensions: 1” x 1-1/8” (excluding bail).
- Weight: 6.1 grams.
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: ruby, .6 carat; diamond, .4 carat.
Kensington House Antiques
($1150 Pendant Only; $1275 w Chain)
($1150 Pendant Only; $1275 w Chain)
A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the second largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. This piece currently retails for $1925.
NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
- Origin: America, ca. 2000.
- Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions: 1-1/16" x 1-1/8".
- Weight: 8.4 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
($1450 Pendant Only; $1575 w/ Chain)
($1450 Pendant Only; $1575 w/ Chain)
A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the rare extra-large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. This piece currently retails for $2400.
NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
- Origin:: America, ca. 2000.
- Condition: excellent.
- Dimensions: 1-7/16" x 1-5/16".
- Weight: 9.4 grams.
Kensington House Antiques
$2,395.00
$2,395.00
A striking Art Nouveau 18K gold and pearl necklace in the form of a pendant of chestnut leaves suspended from a cluster of chestnuts. The gold surfaces are entirely hand engraved with very fine detail. The pendant is set with a natural button pearl and suspends a second pearl at the bottom. The chain is enhanced with a series of tiny pearls, as well. Chestnut trees have traditionally represented fertility, but in Victorian flower language, came more to represent “luxury and abundance.” This style of necklace, called a “draperie” was a popular form among Parisian jewelers around 1900-10. The necklace is stamped with French 18K gold marks, as well as an illegible maker’s mark.
- Origin: France, ca. 1905.
- Condition: excellent; sharp detail; all original.
- Dimensions: pendant, 1-1/8” wide x 3” long from the cluster of fruit to the suspended pearl; chain length, 15-7/8”.
- Weight: 10.9 grams.