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Ultra Long C1918 Late Edwardian Lapis Glass & Brass Link Pendant Necklace
Just before skirts became as short as the bobbed hairstyles, women of style were wearing ankle-length gowns with correspondingly long chains of fine links and pendants in the lacy Edwardian style. This necklace dates to that period, about 1915, and is made of faux lapis glass and gilt brass with a desirable antiqued finish. The circular pendant, a sizable 2 ¼" in diameter, is a pierced medallion centered by a 1" lapis glass cabochon. The filigree designs have wire-twist patterned edges. The glass has mottled shades of blue and inclusions of goldstone to mimic the pyrite found in natural lapis. The long links of the chain are interspersed every 1 1/4'" with a polished lapis glass bead and form a chain length of 36 ½". The chain is clasp-less as it could easily slip over the even the most highly piled and pinned updo of the time. The necklace is in great condition with no damage.
Stylish enough on its own, but if you favor layering, this luxurious length gives you plenty of options to pile on chokers or other pendants and long beaded strands. In the day, "more was better" so play up the panache possibilities!
This is an estate consignment item.
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Fancy European Edwardian Brass Bar Pin with Faux Pink Glass Gems
This circa 1910 European brass bar pin is not for the shy – it measures 3 ¾" across. The ornately stamped and scrolled bar has acanthus leaf scrolls hugging the central jewel which is a faux-veined pink glass cabochon. The smaller half-sphere gems on each side are mottled to resemble the same enigmatic stone; one is lighter than the other, just as they might be found in nature. The pin shaft secures with a trombone clasp (a European favorite, invented about 1850.) The pin is in excellent condition with the preferred patina that compliments the age and design
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Grand Signed Victorian Two-Tone Sash Pin with Amethyst Crystal Jewel
This gorgeous, lushly ornamented Victorian era sash pin is made of two tones of bloomed brass and is set with a facetted amethyst color crystal jewel. The curvy brooch is 3 3/4" wide and 1 7/8" high. The beaded pierced design around the center is a rich yellow tone while the applied, tropical spade-shaped leaves have a greenish hue—very much a nod to the Victorian’s love of exotic plants. The center amethyst glass jewel is 11/16" high and bezel-set; it has a very tiny flake at the edge of the table, not really visible without magnification. The wide C-clasp back that holds the pin shaft is stamped "G.C.H.," the signature of G.C. Hudson & Company of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. This circa 1890 sash pin has more than its share of detail and would make a stunning finish to a blazer, coat, or thick scarf.
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Colorful C1920 Chinese Semi-Precious Gemstone Grape Cluster Dress Clip
I am drawn to anything multicolored so I was immediately taken with this circa 1920 gilt Chinese dress clip in the form of a cluster of grapes. Each grape is an individually bezel-set, cabochon-cut gemstone. The varieties include coral, turquoise, rose quartz (center), aventurine, amethyst, carnelian, lapis lazuli or sodalite, and jade. The cluster with stem is 1 5/8" high and the clip mechanism is 1 1/8" long, tightly hinged, and has little teeth on the bottom edge only for a firm grip. It is signed "China" on the underside.
A very attractive ornament as a brooch clip, this semiprecious gemstone fruit is also perfect in size, color and style to wear over a strand of pearls, beads, or on a chain or cord. This hand-crafted Deco era novelty is in wonderful condition. When new, all things Asian were mysterious in the US and imported jewelry was not found in the typical downtown emporium. Lucky this beauty with its fine craftsmanship was lovingly preserved for us to enjoy!
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Antique Artist Signed HP Porcelain Floral Brooch & Pendant with GF Chain
This nicely sized circa 1910 hand-painted pendant / brooch has a burst of colorful chrysanthemums on its domed porcelain face. The brooch measures 2" by 1 ½" and is about 3/8" deep from the base of the wire-twist edged bezel frame to the top of the porcelain plaque.
The painting reveals the skill of a trained artist; she understood color shading as well as the effect of carefully placed highlights to give these vibrant golden and purple chrysanthemums depth. The back of the painting is signed "Blanche Krueger, 1908" and has a stamped "29," probably the German porcelain maker’s mark. The brooch is set in a gold-filled frame with a swivel pendant bale and a C-clasp pin with extended shaft (the style around the end of the 19th century). This unusual presentation (versus the typical brass plate backing with prongs) emphasized the quality and care taken in creating a fine porcelain brooch. I have paired the pendant with a mid-20th century new/old stock 12K gold-filled 18" neck chain to double your options. This is a lively, uplifting porcelain artwork and it’s in wonderful condition.
This is an estate consignment item.
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1920's UNCAS Egyptian Art Deco Brass Ring with Turtles & Peking Glass
Egypt mania spread across the globe in the 1920s and this rare brass ring captures the exotic spirit of the accessories of the time. The brass ring has a hammered-look background upon which are affixed two sharply detailed turtles. Imitation jade (called Peking Glass by many) cabochons are set in toothed bezel mounts; the larger stone is flanked top and bottom by scrolls. The ring is adjustable and is currently a size 7. The back has an etched number "1124" with a "6" beneath. I have left the original patina in place as it adds so much to the aged effect of the ring. The inside is stamped with an arrow through a "U," the trademark of the Uncas Company of Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1911. It’s so hard to find good costume rings from this period as this was really the beginning of the acceptance of frankly faux jewelry and this is a superb example in unworn condition!
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Oversize 1970's Fantasy Horses Triple Tier Pendant Necklace
Oh, my, how do I describe this fantastical 1970’s pendant necklace simply? It’s three tiers of imaginary horse-like creatures with fanned tails and scrolled accents that I \ suggest an Asian flavor. The antiqued silver-plated pendant is 3 ¾" wide at the top and falls 6" deep. The elaborate curling "stripes" of the creatures are cast into the bodies and have textured finishes. I would bet they’d take very well to enamel or paints if you wish to create your own psychedelic masterpiece! The two lengths of interwoven chain when combined with the width of the pendant give the necklace an inner diameter of 19 ½"; the clasp is the spring-ring style. Not signed but significant for sure, this wild vintage necklace is in excellent condition.
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Elegant 1920's Cut-Crystal & Faux Pearl Drop Flapper Earrings
These flapper era drop earrings combine cut-crystal pendants and facetted disks with frosted glass beads and faux pearls in an elegant and carefree design. Each earring is 3" long and has a substantial 10mm glass faux pearl top from which is suspended fine silver chain with a station of small frosted bead/crystal disk/large bead/disk/small bead. Below this section is more chain, a small faux pearl, a crystal disk, and a facetted triangular cut-crystal drop. The drops are securely mounted on threaded inserts in the manner of fine jewelry. The adjustable screw tops have gilt findings on the back portion and silver-color pearl cups. The earrings are in great condition with no damage nor significant wear. Try them in period style as part of a saucy evening ensemble or go modern and slip on these beauties with casual wear or a fancy formal attire. The 1920’s confidence and style is timeless!
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Antique Italy Micro Mosaic Domed Floral Bouquet Pin with Sunflower
This lively example of antique Italian micro-mosaic jewelry exhibits the finer hand-work and tiny size of the older glass inlay miniatures. The domed brooch is 1 3/8" wide and3/8’ high. The three layers of tesserae use primarily petal-form deep blue and white tiles with turquoise, navy, and red "bricks" as borders. The outermost layer alternates designs of large leaves and butterflies. The center floral bouquet incorporates a variety of small wildflowers, a rose, pink-petaled larger blossoms, and a large sunflower made of individual shaded petals. (Don’t they look like candy corn?) The smaller white and pink floral cane slices in the center are barely over 1 millimeter in diameter! One really needs to see the artisan’s work with a magnifying glass to appreciate the care and precision required. (And, having done so, I can say all tiles are present!) An Etruscan style beaded border rims the brass brooch which has the older style C-clasp on the pin. Not marked, but undeniably Italy in origin, you will be fascinated with this little masterpiece.
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Brilliant C1870 Victorian G.F. Crescent Moon with Large Hand-Cut Paste Stones
This dazzling sliver of the moon shines with hand-cut facets in rock crystal or lead crystal pastes. The gold-filled crescent measures 1 1/8" high and you may position it at the angle of your choice. The crescent itself has two deep rose-colored, gold-filled channels topped by seven graduated, cushion-cut pastes—the largest is ¼" wide—that sparkle like diamonds. The pin shaft secures with a C-clasp. This circa 1870 pin is a timeless style and it is in pristine condition.
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C1910 Edwardian Filigree Bangle with 3 Large Blue Topaz Glass Stones
This bedazzling circa 1910 Edwardian filigree bangle is finished in = gold and set with three large blue topaz colored glass stones. The bangle measures ½" wide and is 2 3/16" in diameter across the width of the oval interior. The lace-like filigree has two a central band of cusped ovals contrasted by upright bars. Each of the three, open-back stones is 8mm in diameter and set in a bezel for a fine jewelry effect. The closure is accessed by a push tab; a sliding double-bar keeps the bracelet from hanging loose. The modest maker did not sign this lovely bangle which is in wonderful condition with only a tiny bit of wear to the back of the clasp. Those big glass stones are vivid and reflect brilliantly.
This is an estate consignment item.
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Dainty Edwardian Signed Brass Lavaliere Necklace with Green Stone
This delicate Victorian Edwardian lavaliere has a lacy pendant in gold-finished brass claw-set with an emerald green paste. The pendant alone measures 1 1/16" long; the bale adds another ¼". The inside of the bail is stamped "ORR," most likely for William Orr of Boston whose shop was established in Boston in the early 19th century. The newer 16"gold-filled chain has a spring-ring clasp. This circa 1905 lavaliere is in excellent condition and is the essence of delicate adornment!
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Unusual VictorianTree Bough Bar Pin, Mother of Pearl & Chain
This naturalistic Victorian gold-finished bar pin depicts a tree bough—complete with knots and a textured bark! The 2 ¼" long pin is set with a mother-of-pearl cabochon which is surmounted by facetted paste stones on tiny arms (they are slightly dark after a century). A dainty chain swings asymmetrically below the pretty bough. The pin has a wide, C-clasp style back. In lovely condition, this circa 1890 bar pin is ideal for the nature lover who doesn’t mind gilding the bough!
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Colorful Edwardian C 1905 Filigree Pin with Paste Glass Stones
This colorful Edwardian collar or lapel pin has a most fancy filigree design set with richly colored glass paste stones. The gold-plated brass pin is just under 1 ¼" wide. The center step-cut glass rectangle is a deep pigeon-blood ruby hue and the round side stones are brilliant cobalt. The pin shaft secures with a C-clasp. This luscious circa 1905 pin is in very fine condition.
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Art Nouveau Victorian Sash Pin with Amethyst Glass Jewel
This lovely late Victorian sash pin with a unique stippled finish is overlaid with an Art Nouveau filigree ornament and topped with an amethyst glass jewel. The 2 5/16" wide brooch has a gilt brass body; the facetted amethyst jewel is bezel set. The pin closes with a C clasp and is in very fine condition. Sash pins were worn from the late 19th century through the 1930s on sashes or ribbons at the waist. Today, they can be worn similarly or be pinned to a hat, coat, or heavy sweater—no need to limit the imagination with such a pretty period accessory!
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