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Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian (23)

Antique French Gothic Revival Silver Gold Bracelet Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 980987 (stock# 2500)
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This classical, French Gothic Revival Period bracelet,is circa 1860-1880. During the 19th Century, the upper classes enjoyed extravagant balls based on historical themes. Jewelry mimicked the fashion, and jewelers turned to Gothic architecture for imaginative designs. Renaissance cultures of the Mediterranean used the chimera, a mythological creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This motif captured the imagination of many 19th century jewelers and was u ...click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 975482 (stock# 2493)
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This classical sterling buckle motif was very popular during the Victorian years. In this example the buckle is well designed conveying a sense of movement. The bracelet has superior engraving with swirls and leaves creating a paisley pattern. The front of the bracelet is engraved and the back is plain, very typical of the period. The bracelet opens and closes with a concealed push clasp that is secure. It also has a ...click for details

Antique Scottish Silver Gemstone Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 939932 (stock# 2455)
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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

Antique Silver Niello Lorgnette Circa 1900 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 939346 (stock# 2453)
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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

Fine Bold Antique Scottish Agate Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 938410 (stock# 2452)
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This very beautiful brooch is Scottish, circa 1880. It is designed as a traditional brooch referred to as a Tara. The shape is an elongated circle set with three cairngorms at one end, and a deeper accent of color on the opposing side. The stones are mined in the Cairngorm mountains and have a beautiful, characteristic hue. Each is bezel set and surrounded by fine hand engraving. The agates too are surrounded by engraving, but simpler in design. ...click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Acorn Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 912072 (stock# 2430)
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These antique sterling earrings are English, circa 1860. Symbolic of strength, wisdom and fertility, the acorn earrings are meaningful as well as rare. They are finely executed with smooth silver, balanced with textural elements. The leaves, hammered from behind, are realistic and finely rendered. The earrings are completely original and in excellent condition. They are light weight and hollow retain ing the appropr ...click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Earrings and Pin Set Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 866774 (stock# 2127)
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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

Antique Silver Victorian Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 855664 (stock# 2122)
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These sterling earrings are English, circa 1850. They are classical in design fashioned during the Aesthetic Period. This period of was inspired by the trade agreements between the US and Japan. Interest in the native arts of Japan naturally increased, and jewelry, objects, and clothing reflected this growing market. In this example the earrings, distinctively English in design, incorporated the Japanese design ...click for details

Fine Antique French Bresse Enamel Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 855651 (stock# 2121)
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Incredibly beautiful antique French enamel earrings, circa 1880. Enameling as an art form to enhance jewelry has been used throughout the centuries. Every region has its own style, and each artisan his own hand print. Bresse enamel, or emaux bressans, has a distinctive beauty. It is created in a district of eastern France called Bourg en Bresse. The late 19th century often called Belle Epoque, or beautiful er ...click for details

Fine Antique Scottish Agate bracelet Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 762658 (stock# 2194)
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This rare and beautiful Scottish agate bracelet is circa 1860. It has every element of fine design, proportion, color, and superior craftsmanship. Scottish jewelry had a resurgence of interest when Queen Victoria would frequently visit her beloved castle,Balmoral. She and her children favored the tartans and she wore and prized the lovely distinctive native jewelry. ...click for details

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