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Antique Victorian Silver Acorn Earrings

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 912072 (stock# 2430)

Antique Victorian Silver Acorn Earrings
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$875 

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


Slinky Antique French Silver Bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 910798 (stock# 2426)

Slinky Antique French Silver Bracelet
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$495 

This Victorian, French sterling bracelet is circa 1890. I is designed with chunky silver links that alternate smooth and textured links and terminate with a large ball. It falls beautifully on the wrist and is connected as it traditionally was, by a spring ring. It is in excellent condition and retains the French guarantee stamps for sterling. It measures a sizeable 8 1/4 inches long and can accommodate a larger wrist. The patina is original and lovely. French, circa 1890


Antique English Silver Necklace Circa 1880

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 910355 (stock# 2140)

Antique English Silver Necklace Circa 1880
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1275 

This is a superb example of Victorian jewelry. It is a necklace, or collar, designed in the classical manner of Giuliano and Castellani. A similar example is pictured in Ginny Dawes book, Victorian Jewelry, page 31.

In this example silver links are smoothly finished and have finely textured terminals. The center of each link is adorned with a popular Victorian motif, a star punch. The silver work is very beautiful an ...click for details


Antique Sterling English Buckle Bracelet

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 869652 (stock# 2130)

Antique Sterling English Buckle Bracelet
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$550 

This English Victorian bracelet is circa 1880. It is designed with a realistic strap and buckle motif, so popular during this period of time. It has lovely hand engraving and terminates with a secure concealed push clasp. There are tiny surface scratches and negligible pin point dings on the back surface, all commensurate with age. It measures 1 inch width and 7 inches on the interior. It would accommodate a smaller wrist up to 6.5 inches. Lovely,classical,English, circa 1880.


Antique Victorian Silver Earrings and Pin Set

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 866774 (stock# 2127)

Antique Victorian Silver Earrings and Pin Set
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$650 

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 English Silver Necklace

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 862477 (stock# 2126)

Antique English Silver Necklace
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$975 

This lovely antique sterling,engraved necklace is circa 1881. It is designed as a collar terminating with a concealed push clasp. The necklace is hand engraved and well detailed. The front has faceted sterling tiny balls accenting the engraved links. The reverse has smooth links with the same tiny balls having a smooth finish to complement the links. There is a mark, called a kite mark, which was used to guarantee the silver content and also provide the date of manufacture. This necklace can be ...click for details


Antique Silver Victorian Earrings

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 855664 (stock# 2122)

Antique Silver Victorian Earrings
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$525 

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)

Fine Antique French Bresse Enamel Earrings
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119


$1950 

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 artisen 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)

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

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