WATCH or vest chain, gold filled with a button on one end and a swivel hook for the watch on the other, total length 7″ and circa 1920s. The initials “LP” are nicely engraved on the front of one button. These can be seen, among other places, in the 1923 Schwab Catalogue HERE where they are … Continue reading “WATCH or vest chain, gold filled with a button and a swivel hook, initials LP”
STERLING silver lorgnette chain with a hook on one end, 60″ long and weighs about 1.2 ounces. This has a hard to read partial “925” mark inside the hook for sterling . View #N40876 $118.00
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HEARTS charming hand painted porcelain hearts watch fob, 3″ long and 1-1/8″ at the widest. The top part would hook to your clothing and the hook at the end of the chain would hold a small watch or locket. In excellent condition, fobs like this were used often from the turn of the last century to … Continue reading “HEARTS charming hand painted porcelain hearts watch fob”
SNAKE head and tail bracelet, body as is, total length is 9″ by 1/2″ thick. This has such a great snake face and tail that I hate to give up on it just because the woven body has damage. I am hoping a beader or jewelry maker can give it’s body a new life! I bet it once … Continue reading “SNAKE head and tail bracelet, body as is”
BOHEMIAN GARNET pendant set in gold colored metal, total length 2″ from top of loop to bottom of pendant and 1″ wide on a 17″ gold filled chain. Gorgeous garnets that are really reflective and a wonderful shade of red, not dark like some pieces. The garnets are like a delicious shade of wine. View #Q38211 … Continue reading “BOHEMIAN GARNET pendant set in gold tone”
GEORGIAN antique 15k Stuart crystal ring with gold wire cipher on the inside, size 9-1/2, stone itself 1/2″ by 1/2″. The crystal is a faceted octagon with a tiny layer of brown under the crystal and a dash of rose pink coloring. I think the little cipher says “JC”. The band tests 15k and the setting is … Continue reading “GEORGIAN antique 15k Stuart crystal ring with gold wire cipher”
CLEAR rhinestone flower and teardrops brooch set in silver tone, 2-1/2″. This reminds me of an updated Victorian comet brooch. View #Y37740 $68.00
R. BLACKINTON & Company sterling glasses case and pince nez glasses with the initials “CJM” on the front and an absolutely beautiful design of flowers and scrolls on both the front and the back. It is marked “sterling 2721″ on the inside lower rim, as well as a maker’s mark for R Blackinton & Company, … Continue reading “R. BLACKINTON & Company sterling glasses case & pince nez glasses”
GEORGIAN antique 15k yellow gold chain with the typical Georgian stamped links with alternating textured and smooth designs, early 1800s. The box clasp is a later Victorian replacement and it works perfectly. This is approximately .42 ounce total weight, and 17-1/2″ long by 1/3″ at the widest. Similar Georgian chains can be seen in the book “Georgian Jewellery … Continue reading “GEORGIAN antique 15k yellow gold chain with box clasp, circa 1800”