VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings with hand carved balls within circles

VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings with hand carved balls within circles, total length 1-7/8″, length of jet portion 1-1/3″. These are rare, complete with the original Victorian fittings just as they were made circa 1880.  We bought them while visiting Whitby with the authors of the book about jet jewelry, and were delighted to get them. … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet earrings with hand carved balls within circles”

VICTORIAN dramatic sterling silver sash brooch with citrine-colored stone center

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 mother-of-pearl boxed writing set, French 1880

VICTORIAN mother-of-pearl boxed writing set, French circa 1880. It includes a 6-1/4″ letter opener, 7-3/4″ pin, 3-1/3″ seal stamp, all in their original perfectly fitted box which is 8-1/4″ by 3-1/4″. It’s perfect for your own desk or a very special gift, and the tools are in excellent condition!   View   View   #V33577   $295.00

VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with the saying Ye Spider and Ye Flie (fly) with raised insects

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”