VICTORIAN small bust of a lovely lady in cast metal with a shimmering golden colored finish

VICTORIAN small bust of a lovely lady in cast metal with a shimmering golden colored finish.  It is 5″ tall and 1-5/8″ at the widest. In a 1902 Becken Catalog, these are called “Library Statuary” and many styles and sizes were offered.  You can see some examples HERE.  As can be seen in the photos, … Continue reading “VICTORIAN small bust of a lovely lady in cast metal with a shimmering golden colored finish”

VICTORIAN 1890s sterling bangle Aesthetic design of birds

VICTORIAN 1890s sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet with Aesthetic design of birds and an open fan, engraved “JM” on reverse, marked “5” inside, 6-5/8″ by 1″ and still has it’s safety chain. This is circa 1880s and it has two shallow dimples on the back, but for me they are not a detraction. See the bird themed Victorian bangle on page 35 … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 1890s sterling bangle Aesthetic design of birds”

VICTORIAN sterling silver locket and collar circa 1880s, lovely etched urn and foliate design

VICTORIAN sterling silver locket and collar circa 1880s.  The locket has a lovely etched urn and foliate design on the front and a garter motif on the back with fittings inside for two pictures but no photo cover.  The locket is 1-1/2″ by 1-1/4″, the collar 16-1/2″” and 1-1/4″ wide.   View   View   View   View   View … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver locket and collar circa 1880s, lovely etched urn and foliate design”