VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent that is 1-5/8″ . The crescent is reminiscent of the mysteries of the moon, often symbolizing rebirth.� These sparkling pastes test as having a large lead content, hence their brilliance.� The crescent moon is a sign of feminine energy.� … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent”
VICTORIAN sterling silver hand pin/clip with tiny turquoise in her ring and cuff, marked on the back “925/1000″ for sterling, 1-1/2″ by 1/2”.� Tiny but very unusual as well! � View�� #N39763�� $126.00
VICTORIAN signed sterling silver container to go on a chatelaine.� It has a raised moose head with a little red rhinestone eye on the front and the letters “L.O.O.M’” for Loyal Order of Moose on a red enameled background.� It’s marked� “sterling” with the maker’s name “Alfred Schickerling Jew Co, Maiden Lane NY” and the … Continue reading “VICTORIAN signed sterling silver container for a chatelaine with a raised moose head with a little red rhinestone eye”
VICTORIAN baby sterling silver baby nursery rhyme rattle whistle “Hey Diddle Diddle” with that rhyme embossed both sides of the body, marked “S&Co” for the maker, hallmarked for Birmingham and 1907, bells intact and whistle working, 3-3/4″ by 1-5/8″.� It is mother-of-pearl with a sterling handle, all in excellent condition.�� View�� View � #V38786��� $338.00
VICTORIAN Labrodite and silver cross pendant that is 2-1/8″ by 1-3/4″.� This is circa 1890 or a bit earlier. Black materials are often the most difficult to identify, but a rock hound friend of mine identified the cross as Labrodite (also spelled “Labradorite”). I cannot prove that, so I priced it as glass, although I … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Labrodite and silver cross pendant, circa 1890”
VICTORIAN sterling silver figural lion watch fob or charm with a plain agate face, 1″ by 5/8″, it is solid rather than hollow and weighs .52 ounce.� This would be fun to add to a charm bracelet, too. �� View�� View�� View�� View�� #N41831�� $128.00
VICTORIAN bois durci buckle bracelet with applied and etched silver buckle on the front. The buckle front is 2″ by 1-1/4″, the wearable size is slightly larger than normal at 7″, and the width at the band is 7/8″.� It is strung on black elastic, which is tight and does not need to be restrung, … Continue reading “VICTORIAN bois durci bracelet with silver buckle, simulates jet”
VICTORIAN dramatic sterling silver sash brooch with citrine-colored beautifully faceted unfoiled glass center stone, 3-1/2″ by 3-1/4″.� The intricate designs with shell shapes and scroll details around serve to further highlight it.�Looking through that center unfoiled stone, you can see the design shining through. If you look very carefully, you can see one tiny silver … Continue reading “VICTORIAN dramatic sterling silver sash brooch with citrine-colored stone center”
VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with the saying “Ye Spider and Ye Flie (fly)” with raised insects and a scalloped edge, 1-5/8″ by 1″ and heavy for it’s size.� The maker’s mark on the back is “H&M”, and the registration mark is for the date November 16,1880. The design is a fly on a branch facing … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with the saying Ye Spider and Ye Flie (fly) with raised insects”
VICTORIAN sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet with beaded edges and engraved leaves designs on the front half.� From the 1880s, it is 6-1/2″ by 7/8″.��� View�� View�� View��� #V36957�� $298.00 �
