Victorian Bog Oak Mourning Brooch ~ Castle & Shamrocks
Circa 1860's mourning piece, style popularized by Queen Victoria after the death of her beloved Prince Albert. This brooch is made from bog oak (wood preserved in peat bogs), meticulously carved Irish castle scene with shamrock border. 1 3/4" diameter; c-clasp pinback - $125
Antique Pietra Dura Pin Brooch ~ Pink Rose & Yellow Daffodils
Pietra dura brooch features pink tulip or rose and yellow daffodils on a branch. Inlaid stonework in black onyx. Plated brass backing has c-clasp pinstem. 1 5/8" x 1/2". Excellent condition. - $280
Victorian Bog Oak Mourning Pin ~ Castle Theme
Circa 1860's bog oak Irish castle pin, with beautifully detailed carving and ridges all around. 1 1/2" diameter. - $125
Antique Pietra Dura White Rose & Flowers Pin Brooch
Excellent pietra dura brooch depicts flower branch with white rose in bloom, a white rosebud, and leaves. Just under 2 1/2" across, 5/8" tall, 3/16" thick. Light rust and wear to the metal portion. This is really an unusual and magnificent example of pietra dura; all tiles are intact, there are no cracks or chips. Some very light fading or surface wear to the front onyx portion - $250
Victorian Era French Jet Sword or Dagger Brooch
Large French jet sword or dagger brooch; 5 5/8" across. Metal wire backing and c-clasp pinback. (Mild wear to metal consistent with age). - $75
Antique Bohemian Garnet Pin Brooch ~ Bow Shape
Tiny but intricate Bohemian garnet bow brooch. 1 5/8". Excellent condition with all stones present. - $95
Victorian Filigree & Amethyst Glass Necklace
Magnificent Victorian/Edwardian era necklace of gilded brass filigree, set with amethyst glass. Floral theme; even the clasp ends in a purple-stone flower. 20" in length; 3 1/2" from top to bottom of centerpieces. - $210
Carnelian Glass Drop Earrings
Carnelian-colored glass screwback drop earrings with brass floral overlay, seed pearl accents. 2". Brass has developed patina over time. - $90
Victorian Gold & Pearl Pin
Sweet Victorian gold pin (marked 10k on clasp) with natural pearl. Very nice openwork and leafy vine motif. Slightly over 1" across. Excellent condition. - $125
Czech Deco Transitional Pink Art Glass Drop Necklace Victorian/Edwardian era necklace is one of the best I've ever come across. Very heavy and substantial, with Bohemian rose pink swirled art glass beads and drops in a variety of shapes. Ornate centerpiece with etched brass and filigree (is done the same on both sides), etched brass links. 20 1/2"
- $300
Victorian Mourning Pin Bog Oak Castle
Victorian Mourning Pin Bog Oak Castle
Lovely carved detail in this Victorian bog oak mourning pin depicting a castle. Highly domed. Looks like a water wheel or drawbridge in the foreground. Leaf and shamrock motif around the border. Measures 2 1/4\" x 1 7/8\". Excellent overall condition.
- $125
Czech Deco Opaque Red Glass Necklace
Striking lipstick-red color in this unmarked Czech deco necklace. Molded triangles alternate with faceted rounded-off squares. All glass pieces are set into open-backed frames, and continue the entire length of the necklace. 16" length. Very good condition apart from mild metal plating wear/tarnishing in spots, which is not visible from the front . - $185
Victorian Vulcanite Drop Earrings
Outstanding Victorian mourning drop earrings of vulcanite have a scalloped shape, and applied raised wreath of dots. 2 1/2" height including ear wire. In fabulous condition -- ear wires appear to be original. - $200
Sunshine Polishing Cloth for Jewelry
SUNSHINE Polishing Cloth is a staple in my jewelry care kit and does a fantastic job gently cleaning and polishing silver and other jewelry. This is my "go to" cleaning method as it does not involve messy creams, and it does not completely strip patina as some other cleaning methods do.
This is a non-scratch, disposable cloth (when it becomes black, you'll want to replace it with a clean fresh cloth). It works with most metals but I don't recommend it for plated brass. Order several to have on hand. Please don't hesitate to ask about discounts if you want to purchase multiples. - $2.5
Victorian Hinged Bangle Bracelet ~ Swan Motif
This wonderful hinged bypass bracelet for a slim wrist dates to the late 1800's, and features a dimensional tri-color metal centerpiece with swan on water, with etched background of delicate reeds and cattails. Bracelet tube appear to be rolled-gold plate, with rose-gold swan. The centerpiece connector is inscribed on the back with a patent date of December 16, 1879. 2 1/8" inside width (bracelet is oval in shape); centerpiece measures 3/4" in height. Very good vintage condition with mild plating rubbing/wear in spots. - $135
Scottish Agate Brooch in Sterling Silver Elegant simplicity! This gorgeous Victorian Scottish circle pin really caught my eye! It is a delightful little work of art unto itself. Unmarked sterling silver is set with cream and gray-striped agates. The surface is delicately etched, and the perimeter has a scallop shape. C-clasp pinback. 1 1/2" diameter. - $225
Georges Pierre GIP Carved Horn Insect Pin Brooch ~ Art Nouveau Circa 1900 Art Nouveau winged insect pin brooch is carved from horn by the well-known French artist Georges Pierre. The detail of the wings and body is sublime, and the wings are shaped and notched to reflect the light. Insects were a favorite motif for Art Nouveau jewelry -- as was nature motifs in general. This pin is set with a pink "Lindy star" glowing glass cabochon; the setting itself is barely visible, and riveted from the back. Two-piece metal pinback has a c-clasp, and is embedded into the back of the piece. Marked GIP on reverse. Measures 3 1/8" across and is in stellar condition. - $745
