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Fine Antique Scottish Agate bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 762658 (stock# 2194)

Fine Antique Scottish Agate bracelet
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1950 

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


Dramatic Antique Scottish Agate Pin

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 754380 (stock# 2189)

  Dramatic Antique Scottish Agate Pin
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1900 

This large,antique Scottish agate silver brooch is circa 1880. It is a traditional design called a penannular, or split ring, and was used to adorn the tartans.

Queen Victoria's love of Balmoral Castle, and the traditions of its people was equally matched by the enthusiasm of the populace. If the Queen wore Scottish jewelry, so did the people. Thus this industry grew and some wonderful pieces of jewelry were ...click for details


Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1860

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 751687 (stock# 2187)

Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1860
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1795 

Lovely,unusual Scottish agate brooch,circa 1860. The design is quite beautiful and looks like a pinwheel of woven colors. Intricate and tedious work, this is an artistic brooch and very much in keeping with the distinctive work of this art form. Each piece of agate is cut and placed on slate and then mounted in a custom silver frame. The frame is simply to secure the stones, not to enhance the beauty, or to detract the viewer. It is in fine condition with natural inclusions to the surface of two ...click for details


Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1860

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 731424 (stock# 2161)

Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1860
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1750 

This Scottish brooch is circa 1860. The agates are the color of the fall season. Artistically splendid in proportion and choice of color. The design is clean,simple and refined. There is no distraction of engraving or ornamentation. It was rendered by a talented lapidary who could not only cut the stones,but choose and place them artistically.

The brooch measures 3 1/4 inches long x 1 1/2 inches down. The reverse ...click for details


Rare Form of Antique Scottish Agate Dirk

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 726036 (stock# 2151)

Rare Form of Antique Scottish Agate Dirk
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1150 

This antique Scottish agate brooch is most unusual. It is a beautiful piece of jewelry fashioned as a dirk, which is a weapon. Scottish agate jewelry became highly fashionable following Queen Victoria's frequent visits to Balmoral castle with her family. She and her children would dress in tartans and the populace had a renewed interest in all things Scottish.

The tartans were adorned with distinctive jewe ...click for details


Antique Victorian Silver Link Bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1910   item# 692017 (stock# 2111)

Antique Victorian  Silver Link Bracelet
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$350 SALE $295 

Lovely silver link bracelet, circa 1900. It alternates engraved links with smooth and terminates with a repousse hollow ball. It is secured with a spring ring and measures seven inches long x 4/10 wide. The bracelet is light in weight and in excellent,original condition.


Antique Niello Mirror Pendant

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 658640 (stock# 2191)

Antique Niello Mirror Pendant
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$450 

This is the second listing of a Victorian niello pendant. Niello jewelry became very popular at the turn of the 19th century and lovely items were created to match the demand. The process of niello is unique, whereby metal, in this case silver, is etched in patterns. Then alloys of metals which have been fused are filled in the cavities. The characteristic patterns in muted gray are thus created.

This item is cir ...click for details


Antique Large Niello Coin Holder

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 658634 (stock# 2190)

Antique Large  Niello Coin Holder
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$550 SALE $475 

This beautiful coin holder is circa 1890. The word niello is used to describe the process of creating patterns by etching metal,in this case silver, then filling with alloys of metal that are fused and then filled in the cavities.

Niello as a form of adornment has been used for centuries. It became very popular at the end of the 19th century and wonderful items were created by the French and Russian artisans. Ch ...click for details


Antique Victorian Silver Bracelet Signed Sheid

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1910   item# 604999 (stock# 2150)

Antique Victorian Silver Bracelet Signed Sheid
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$895 SALE $725  

This bracelet is sterling Victorian circa 1900. It is signed G.A.S. for Georg Anton Sheid, a Vienna silversmith who created some wonderful jewelry and objects. This clamper design bracelet with lion heads has fine silver work. It is large, measuring 8 6/8 inches around interior, and can comfortably fit an average to larger wrist. It opens with a unique swivel design and is over 35 dwt. There are two minor dings in the silver twists necessary to mention although the condition is excellent. The ...click for details


Antique Victorian Moonstone Pin

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1910   item# 561501 (stock# 2114)

Antique Victorian Moonstone Pin
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$575 SALE $400 

Lovely,Victorian silver moonstone brooch circa 1900. It is navette shaped and has beautiful cabachon moonstones mixed with red and green synthetic faceted stones. The moonstones all have the characteristic lovely sheen called adularescence. The silver work is well done, and all stones have ornate prong settings.

The brooch measures 1 1/2 inches across x 1 inch down. The reverse has all original mounts and a ...click for details

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