VICTORIAN antique pre-Civil War dated 1843 14 karat yellow gold and hair brooch

VICTORIAN antique early pre Civil War 1840s hair brooch in 14 karat yellow gold with black enamel and three strands of plaited thick blonde hair under glass, 2″ by 1-1/2″.  It has the tube and c-catch closure with an extended pin stem typical of this era. The mourning message “In Memory Of” in old English … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique pre-Civil War dated 1843 14 karat yellow gold and hair brooch”

VICTORIAN or earlier antique cut steel drop earrings with foil backed red tinted glass cabochon centers

VICTORIAN or earlier antique cut steel drop earrings with foil backed red tinted glass cabochon centers.  The centers look like they are rose tinted and foiled underneath, typical for this era, and the crackles you see are decorative, not damage.  In other words, the top of the cabochons are perfectly smooth with no damage at … Continue reading “VICTORIAN or earlier antique cut steel drop earrings with foil backed red tinted glass cabochon centers”

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers, fruit and leaves and a detailed beaded edge. There is a locket compartment with a cover on back for a photo or a lock of hair.  The brooch has a c-catch and tube hinge, circa 1880, 1-5/8″ at the widest … Continue reading “VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge”