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Search Results for: VictorianVICTORIAN antique Whitby jet brooch with a Gypsy boy painted porcelain portraitVICTORIAN antique Tyrolean boy painted portrait brooch that is set in wonderful Whitby jet, circa 1870, 2-1/8″. These plaques were often made in Austria and sent to Whitby, England, to be mounted in jet for jewelry. There is a small chip on the back, some scratching on the portrait and a minute bit of wear … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet brooch with a Gypsy boy painted porcelain portrait” VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet and Gypsy boy portrait brooch and earrings setVICTORIAN antique Whitby jet and Gypsy boy portrait brooch and earrings set. The painted porcelain miniatures are painted on porcelain in about 1870. The plaques were often done in Austria and sent to Whitby, England, to be mounted in jet for jewelry. They show a young Tyrolean boy, also called the “gypsy boy” or “green … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet and Gypsy boy portrait brooch and earrings set” VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet and brooch set with Tyrolean boy portrait on the frontVICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet and brooch set with Tyrolean boy portrait on the front. The bracelet is strung on elastic, as it was originally when it was made, and the links are faceted. It is 6″ relaxed size and stretches to about 6-1/2″ with a 1-1/2″ width at the front and 1-1/8″ back. The … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet and brooch set with Tyrolean boy portrait on the front” VICTORIAN antique vulcanite pendant with a hand detailed transfer portrait of a child on porcelainVICTORIAN antique vulcanite pendant with a portrait of a child, a hand detailed transfer on porcelain. The total length with loop is 3″ by 1-5/8″ wide, so it is a larger size. Pendants like this could have been worn on a black ribbon tied around the neck back then, and it would be lovely that … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique vulcanite pendant with a hand detailed transfer portrait of a child on porcelain” VICTORIAN pressed horn bracelet with floral and geometric motifVICTORIAN pressed horn bracelet with floral and geometric motif, 1-1-1/4″ wide and 6-1/2″ relaxed size and since it is strung on elastic it does have some give. View View #V27902 $128.00 VICTORIAN antique hand carved Whitby jet and and sea shell cameo brooch with a Greek key design around the edgeVICTORIAN antique hand carved Whitby jet and and sea shell cameo brooch with a Greek key design around the edge. The cameo is set in with a twisted gold wire, just perfect for it, and it is 2″ by 1-3/4″. Made in about 1880, it is still in very good condition, a lovely antique to … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique hand carved Whitby jet and and sea shell cameo brooch with a Greek key design around the edge” VICTORIAN brooch of carved jet with cream and brown striped agate or Blue John stoneVICTORIAN brooch of carved jet with cream and brown striped agate or Blue John stone, 1-7/8″ wide. Blue John is an uncommon mineral stone used in jewelry for centuries, clear back to the Roman times. This was probably made between 1870 and 1890. View #V29713 $188.00 VICTORIAN Whitby jet Lover’s Knot snake broochVICTORIAN Whitby jet Lover’s Knot brooch with hand carved snake or serpent designs on each side, 2″ by 1-5/8″. This was carved by hand with simple early tools. Other than the scratches and two chips on the back side, seen under magnification and which are expected in a piece this age circa 1860, this is … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet Lover’s Knot snake brooch” VICTORIAN extra long 84″ black glass faceted beads muff or lorgnette chain necklace, 84″ long!VICTORIAN extra long 84″ black glass faceted beads muff or lorgnette chain necklace, the longest I have had so far at an amazing 84″ total length. There are a few chips here and there. This was hand knotted between each bead, a sign of quality, and it has a watch hook. View View View #V37989 … Continue reading “VICTORIAN extra long 84″ black glass faceted beads muff or lorgnette chain necklace, 84″ long!” VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with embossed lady in a garden of flowers, punched star mark and the words “sterling front” on the backVICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with embossed lady in a garden of flowers, punched star mark and the words “sterling front” on the back, 2-1/2″ by 1-3/4″. Her lovely dress swirls into the scroll designs around the edges, she holds a flower and there is a garden of flowers behind her, and she is wearing a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with embossed lady in a garden of flowers, punched star mark and the words “sterling front” on the back” |
