VICTORIAN antique tortoise shell colored hinged locket with a raised cameo of a lovely lady on the top, two photos inside

VICTORIAN antique tortoise shell colored hinged locket with a raised cameo of a lovely lady on the top, two photos inside, shown on a black ribbon as was the typical way to wear it during that time period.  Inside is a photo of a lady dressed in her best clothing including a hat, lacy scarf … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique tortoise shell colored hinged locket with a raised cameo of a lovely lady on the top, two photos inside”

VICTORIAN mini portrait of a lady wearing her ermine stole

VICTORIAN mini portrait of a lady wearing her ermine stole and a beautiful headdress.  It was transferred onto a porcelain oval and then highlighted by hand, 2″ by 1-1/2″.  The number “80” is impressed into the back.  It is framed in a beaded silver frame with a swing-out stand.   View   #V36174   $98.00

VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with embossed lady in a garden of flowers, punched star mark and the words “sterling front” on the back

VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with embossed lady in a garden of flowers, punched star mark and the words “sterling front” on the back, 2-1/2″ by 1-3/4″.  Her lovely dress swirls into the scroll designs around the edges, she holds a flower and there is a garden of flowers behind her, and she is wearing a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver brooch with embossed lady in a garden of flowers, punched star mark and the words “sterling front” on the back”

VICTORIAN sterling silver embossed Gibson girl with a golf club, an unusual lady’s sports motif brooch, with a pierced star mark on back

VICTORIAN sterling silver embossed Gibson girl with a golf club, an unusual lady’s sports motif brooch, with a pierced star mark on back, 2-1/4″.  The beautifully embossed front side is edged with maple leaves and the lady is wearing the typical hair do, blouse, and men’s style tie.  This was probably made in between 1890 … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver embossed Gibson girl with a golf club, an unusual lady’s sports motif brooch, with a pierced star mark on back”

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet necklace that was hand carved with decorated links and stations, a one-of-a-kind piece

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet necklace that was hand carved with decorated links and stations, a one-of-a-kind piece. The size is 20-1/2″ wearable length with a 4″ front drop. Note the detail on each drop, with both carved and applied decorative elements. It is all original and exactly as it was when newly made. An interesting … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet necklace that was hand carved with decorated links and stations, a one-of-a-kind piece”

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet hand carved necklace, a very intricate geometric design, pierced edging

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet hand carved necklace, a very intricate geometric design that is 18″ long with a 5″ front drop. Note the intricate detail of the pierced edging and applied carved domes that would have been hard work with the hand made tools used in that era. The masterful  and detailed hand carving in … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet hand carved necklace, a very intricate geometric design, pierced edging”