Satyrs were companions of the god Dionysus/Bacchus. They had the ears, tails and other very specific parts of horses along with grotesquely comical human faces. They were noted for a great enjoyment of wine, women and general carousing.
The ring was purchased from the family descendants of the French artist Carle Vernet (1758-1836). Vernet was something of a dandy right up to his death at the age of 78, and according to family tradition, the ring belonged to him. Vernet was a leading equestrian painter at Napoleon’s court as was awarded the Legion of Honor by the Emperor for his depictions of great French victories. He was likewise favored by Louis XVIII during the Bourbon Restoration. During the Directory period, he was famed for his humorous watercolor caricatures depictions of the ridiculous fashions worn by Paris’ high society.
- Origin: France, ca. 1810 (carnelian considerably older).
- Finger Size: 6 1/2.
- Dimensions: carnelian crown, 13/16” x 11/16”; shank tapers from 1/2" at the edge of the crown to 3/8” at the back.
- Weight: 10.8 grams.
$9,750.00
- Origin: likely English or possibly French, ca 1830-40
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-1/2” x 11/16”
- Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 6.16 carats
- Weight: 8.8 grams
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In 1705, Edmond Halley correctly predicted the comet’s return in 1758. When it returned in 1835 (and in 1910), jewelers were ready with fashionable pins to celebrate the comet’s passage. Most often, these pins are in lower karat gold, instead of 18K as in this example. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.
- Origin: England, ca 1835
- Condition: excellent, flakes on the green paste are visible only under magnification
- Dimensions: 1-3/16” long
- Weight: 4.4 grams
$1,195.00
- Origin: England, ca. 1815
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 3/4" x 11/16" x 1-3/16"
- Weight: 13.2 grams
$550.00
- Origin: England, ca 1830
- Condition: very good
- Dimensions: 5/8" x 1-1/8" Weight: 7.5 grams
$1,850.00
- Origin: France/Belgium, ca. 1790-1820
- Condition: excellent, all parts intact
- Dimensions: 1-15/16” x 3”
- Weight: 13.2 grams
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Origin: probably England, ca. 1835. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 1-1/8" wide; 7-1/4" long. Weight: 62.8 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.75 cts; emerald, 1.24 cts.
$2,500.00
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- Origin: England, ca. 1800.
- Condition: very good; no damage or wear except for a small fracture at the uppermost edge of the background in the female cameo visible under magnification.
- Dimensions: 1/2” x 5/8” long (excluding wires). Weight: 7.1 grams.
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The rarity of this pendant really cannot be overstated. Very little late 18th century French jewelry survived the Revolution and pieces with a Montgolfier theme are exceptional.
Origin: probably France, ca. 1785. Condition: excellent; a small piece of the balloon carving has become dislodged (probably from the top finial of the balloon) and slipped toward the bottom of the frame (the frame could be opened the the loosened piece reattached). Size: 1-7/8" x 1-5/8".
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Origin: England, ca. 1780. Condition: excellent, no damage to glass panel. Size: 1-5/16" x 13/16". Finger Size: 9-3/4.
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Origin: England, ca. 1775. Condition: excellent, some glue reinforcement of the horsehair in places on the back. Size: 2” x 1-3/8”.
$3,750.00
- Origin: England, ca. 1790
- Condition: very good, evidence of 19th century repairs that do not detract from the beauty
- Dimensions: 1-1/2” x 2-1/16” (excluding jump ring)
- Weight: 29.6 grams
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Origin: England, ca. 1790. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-5/32” x 25/32”.
$3,750.00
- Origin: France or England, ca. 1795
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-1/2” diameter
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 5.6 carats; sapphire, 1.65 carats
- Weight: 18.3 grams /ul>
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Origin: England, ca. 1785. Condition: excellent, minute loss to enamel, sized. Finger Size: 6-1/2. Size: crown, 7/8” x 11/16”. Weight: 5.2 grams.
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- Origin: England, ca 1770
- Condition: very good; enamel has a couple of areas of surface flaking to the uppermost layer of the enamel, so the color remains intact throughout
- Dimensions: plaque, 1-3/16" x 15/16"
- Finger Size: 6-1/4
- Weight: 7.1 grmams
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Origin: England, ca. 1650. Condition: excellent, vivid coloring to the portrait, no losses or water damage to the wirework or hair. Size: 1-1/8” x 1-1/16”.