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Antique Gold Scottish Agate Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 136378 (stock# 1327)
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This is a 9k gold Scottish pin circa 1880. It has inlaid bloodstone and jasper agates, and very detailed, beautiful engraving work. The jasper was first cut in sections and then inlaid into the gold. The bloodstone was cut and shaped by a lapidary into a pyramid type formation. This is very difficult, time consuming work that requires a skilled craftsman. The central stone is a cairngorm, mined in the Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland. The brooch has three sections that were individually de ...click for details
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Antique French Silver/Gold Snake Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 130293 (stock# 1303)
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This snake brooch is circa 1890 and is crafted in 18k gold and sterling. There are touchmarks for both silver and gold a, as well as a maker's mark. It is interesting to note that this pin has a sterling front and an 18k back. The maker evidently believed that the use of silver in the front, created a more realistic rendering. It has substantial weight of 12 dwt. and is all original. The clasp is extremely secure and the condition excellent. It measures 1 7/8th inches across x 1 1/4 inches ...click for details
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Antique Gold Scottish Brooch
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Pre 1837 VR item# 102099 (stock# 923)
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This is the earliest Scottish pin I have offered for sale. It is 18k and circa 1830. It is quite incredible in design and condition. It has a central bouquet of natural pearls and faceted crystals which form the thistle flowers. There are faceted citrines and amethysts which circle the flowers. Tiny floral rosettes made of gold alternate between the stones. The edge of the brooch is scalloped. The gold detailing is of the very finest level. It is beautiful in conception and brilliant in executio ...click for details
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Victorian Gold Banded Agate Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 95480 (stock# 782)
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This pin is English, circa 1860 and is very beautifully designed. It is 15k and features a bezel set banded agate with a rope edge design. The outer section has black enameling which looks like a ribbon. The perimeter is also in a rope edge. The reverse has a locket which houses perfectly braided hair. The pin measures 1 1/2 inches across x 1 1/4 inches down. It is in excellent,all original condition.
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Great Gold Jeep Pin
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Pre 1940 item# 93356 (stock# 776)
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This is a handmade pin, circa 1940 attributed to John Rubell. It is unique in form, and was made during the war years. John Rubell was renowned for mechanical pins such as this. Some of his pins were signed, many were not. This is not signed, but has the fine craftmanship of his work. The wheels move and the gold is in two colors. The faces and the center of the wheels are rubies. The back has a safety and the double clip which was popular during this period. The pin measures 2 inches across X ...click for details
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Antique Gold & Diamond Coiled Snake Ring
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Pre 1900 item# 92598 (stock# 769)
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This is a beautiful 15k Victorian snake ring, circa 1890. It features a snake in a coiled position with old European cut diamonds ranging from 6 pts. to 2 pts. It has a locket compartment in the back with a glass. It is marked 15k and has the makers initials of WFG. The central section is 1/2 inches x 1/2 inches. The ring measures 7 1/4. It is a simple, elegant design and it is unusual to find a coiled snake. Snake rings were popularized in England when Albert presented Queen Victoria with a sn ...click for details
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Victorian Tortoise Shell Necklace/Gold Clasp
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Pre 1900 item# 79374 (stock# 726)
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This is a rare Victorian tortoise shell beaded necklace circa 1880. This necklace is long, measuring 28 1/2 inches. The beads range in size from 8mm to 15.5mm. One of the best features is a fantastic Victorian gold clasp(18k) with French touchmarks. The clasp has intricate engraving and has a pyramid shaped tortoise shell center. One bead has a chip and if desired the bead could be removed when it is necessary to restring. This is a rare and lovely necklace.
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Victorian Gold Scottish Agate enameled pin
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Pre 1900 item# 42426 (stock# 245)
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This is a mid Victorian 15K brooch. In the center is a banded agate stone. Surrounding this stone are two rows of Greek key designs executed in gold. There is black enamel work as well.
The brooch is in excellent condition with all original mounts and c-clasp. On the rear is a locket with a glass compartment that has two locks of hair. One lock of hair is blond and one hair is brown. Perhaps husband and wife? The brooch measures 2 inches long x 1 5/8 wide.
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