Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1900 item# 959838 (stock# 2481)
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This unusual Victorian silver bangle bracelet is circa 1880. The buckle motif was very popular during this period and this example is detailed and bold. The distinguishing feature is not only the buckle, but the "rippling" design of the strap. The hand engraving is well done and the bracelet opens with a concealed, secure push clasp. The reverse is unadorned as was typically done in Victorian bangles. It measures approximately, 7 1/2 inches around x 1 1/8 inches wide and would comfort ...click for details
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Antique Sterling English Locket Circa 1880
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 956737 (stock# 2469)
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This antique sterling locket is English, circa 1880. The Aesthetic Movement is evident in this lovely locket with its multi- colors and naturalistic theme. This movement was born with the trade agreement made between the United States and Japan. Japanese art found a new market and silversmiths in England eagerly designed jewelry for the populace that desired this new look. This locket is typical of the fashion, finely detailed with vines and a flower motif. The leaves are finished in a yellow go ...click for details
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Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 943457 (stock# 2457)
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973 620-0119
$575
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This sterling silver Victorian bracelet is designed with the classical strap and buckle motif. This design was very popular in England in the 1880's and is bold and distinctive. The buckle and strap are decorated with tiny "cannonballs" and the strap itself as well as the backdrop is decorated with hand engraved maple leaves. The maple leaf has long been the symbol of strength, courage,protection and long life. It is a popular motif found on jewelry from this period. ...click for details
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Antique Scottish Silver Gemstone Earrings
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939932 (stock# 2455)
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$1050
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Antique Victorian Scottish earrings, circa 1880. They are sterling and set with a central faceted citrine that is prong set and surrounded by small flat cut stones that are bezel set. The central citrine is open to the light and is bright and rich in color. The others are set in closed backs and foiled to reflect the light. These have a beautiful mellow color. The top section too, has a closed bezel set stone with the same coloration as the central citrine. The colors of the small surrounding st ...click for details
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Antique Silver Niello Lorgnette Circa 1900
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939346 (stock# 2453)
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$495
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This lorgnette, is silver designed with the process of Niello. This process was used for centuries, but had renewed interest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. According to the book Victorian Jewelry by Dawes and Davidov, "niello is a process in which a fusion of silver,copper,lead and sulphur is melted and poured on silver." The process creates patterns in geometric designs favored in France or swirling intricate patterns often found in Russian jewelry of the period. ...click for details
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Antique Victorian Silver Earrings and Pin Set
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 866774 (stock# 2127)
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973 620-0119
$650
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The nineteenth century English silversmiths had distinctive artistry. The jewelry was hand engraved, often with flowers and tiny silver "bullets" decorated the perimeter. In this example, the engraving is refined and the silver work beautiful. It is wonderful finding an original set from this period, especially in excellent condition. The reverse of the brooch and earrings has tiny little holes which allowed the air to escape during the manufacturing process. The top of each earring f ...click for details
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