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Georgian Gold Coral Earrings
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Pre 1837 VR item# 175476 (stock# 1435)
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These wonderful earrings are Georgian ,circa 1820. The are hand carved and have beautiful gold cannetille work (fine wires worked in patterns) and a rich patina. The top of the earring is a carved flower motif capped in a crimped gold setting which is typical of the time period. The torpedo shaped drop has a top mount with exquisite gold work and the bottom of the drop is cannetille as well. They measure 2 inches from the top of the wire. The condition is excellent. There is one tiny dot missing ...click for details
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Georgian Sepia on Ivory Memorial Ring
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Pre 1800 item# 146632 (stock# 1339)
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This is an interesting ring steeped in history. It is a sepia on ivory and is inscribed on the reverse, Lady Mary Forbes ob: 9th Ap 1782 At:60. This means it is a memorial for a lady of the aristocracy who died at the age of 60, on April 9th 1782. Most memorial rings of this period have urns and portray grief. This sepia shows Lady Forbes as a beautiful young woman with tendrils and a sweet smiling face. In a sense there is a celebration of life, not death. The ring is 9k and is a size 6 1/4. Th ...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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