http://www.brendaginsberg.com/ New items from With our reputation for integrity and good service, we delight in the very best of fine antiques - silver, European and English porcelain, pottery and objects of vertu. In addition, we offer select miniatures on ivory, vanity items, glass, jewelry and paintings. en-us Copyright 2009, TIAS.COM 2009-11-25T22:53:08+00:00 antiques@brendaginsberg.com antiques@brendaginsberg.com See whats new! With our reputation for integrity and good service, we delight in the very best of fine antiques - silver, European and English porcelain, pottery and objects of vertu. In addition, we offer select miniatures on ivory, vanity items, glass, jewelry and paintings. 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 hourly http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706549.html Antique Victorian maple wood miniature chest. Made 19th century. Comes from the estate of the late Beverly Sills, famous opera singer and society beneficiary. Measures 11 inches high and 7 1 4 inches accross. 4 drawered chest with stepped, rectangular base and rectangular top with rounded edges. Crafted from maple wood, the warm honey tone with marks and signs of well over 100 years. Bun-shaped knob handles in darker tones, one with scratches veneer see 'photos . Well made dove-tailed joints. Beautiful little chest that would serve very well as a jewellery box. Generally good condition with natural shrinkage of wood causing a few gaps mentioned for the sake of accuracy. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE MAPLE MINIATURE CHEST - BEV SILLS http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706548.html Antique Victorian miniature wood furniture in the form of a desk or cabinet that actually serves as a watch stand. Made 19th century. Comes from the estate of the late Beverly Sills, famous opera singer and society beneficiary. Measures 8 inches accross and 6 inches to the top of the arch. Miniature wooden chest or desk. Beautifully constructed with rounded and stepped edges and inlaid wood with wonderful veneer patterning. A hook for hanging a fob watch above an inset circle. The left side is a cupboard, the right a pair of drawers. Wood inlay designed so that they look identical from the outside. However, the left side swings open on hinges and closes with a little latch. If you look very carefully on the inside where your knee would go were you to sit at the piece , there is a tiny hole. The right side drawers are constructed in typical Victorian style, with dovetailed joints. Great veneer to the wood. Good condition. The watch shown in one of the 'photos was found inside the drawer of another item from the Beverly Sills estate. It is not included with this item, but it is available for sale. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : VICTORIAN MINIATURE DESK CABINET WATCH STAND http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706546.html A set of 6 antique sterling silver forks by Gorham, made last quarter of the 19th century. Each fork is approx 6 7 8 inches long and weighs about 51 grams. Total weight approx. 10.11 troy oz. Luncheon or salad or fish forks. The Versailles pattern, long discontinued, was argueably the most elaborate and rich pattern of silverware made by Gorham. The forks are entirely made of sterling silver. The handles with opulent rococo design, featuring a mythological youth, holding a large cornucopia. The similarly decorated backs have a reserve instead of the young man. Monogram, P, beautifully engraved, adds to the rich history of these knives. In addition, the backs have a wonderful repousse mask amidst the rococo decoration. Hallmarks: Back of fork has the Gorham mark and STERLING under an 'H' in a circle. Condition is very good. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE SET SILVER GORHAM VERSAILLES LUNCH SA http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706545.html Antique, Victorian 14carat gold and cabochon turquoise bracelet. Made 1850-1880. Measures approx. Over 7-1 4 inches long x approx 3 4 inches wide. Weighs a whopping 73 grams. Constructed with fine gold mesh links with flower-moulded tops, that allows for total flexibility. THe links are bordered on either side by rectangular links shaped like roof-tiles. The top is in the form of a buckle, set with lovely cabochon turquoise gems. The edge has an attached inverted bell shaped charm, bordered with the same turquoise cabochons and with a rich fringe of gold tassles, ending in golden beads. Workmanship is very fine. The overall effect is lavish beauty. The bracelet closes with a wide-tongued clasp in addition to a security chain. TOngue and some loops of chains are hallmarked. Hallmarks are not entirely legible. Bracelet tests at least 14k. Condition: close inspection and magnified 'photos show slight darkness, indicative of previous restoration towards the tip of the 'buckle'. This will not detract from your enjoyment of an otherwise fabulous bracelet. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K GOLD TURQUOISE BRACELET http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706544.html Signed 18 carat gold ring. Made by Cartier. Exact date unknown. Approx size is 5.75 and weighs 7.8grams. Interlacing, mirror-image C's for Cartier in a sophisticated, openwork design. Beautiful execution and understated elegance. Hallmarked inside: engraved numerals 5 and 2; Cartier signature; 750 for 18k gold in a lozenge and another hallmark that is not easy to read but includes 1355. Good, original condition. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : SIGNED VINTAGE CARTIER 18K GOLD RING. CLASSIC http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706537.html Antique Victorian 15carat gold, ruby and diamond bangle. Made in England, 19th century. Measures 2 3 8 inches accross widest part, a little less from the inside. Narrower side is 2 1 8inches accross. Will fit a wrist of approx 6 1 2 - 7 inches. Weighs 11 grams. Classic Victorian delicate bracelet. A band with twisted robe border on either side of the top half. The surface decorated with gold filigree in the form of scrolls and hearts, and set with a central ruby and a pair of diamonds, one on either side. Sturday hing, clasp and safety chain. Clasp is hallmarked 15CT. Very good condition. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : VICTORIAN GOLD FILIGREE RUBY DIAMOND BANGLE http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706538.html Antique, Victorian black enamel on gold Memorial ring. Made in England, 1860's. US size 8. Weighs 4.5 grams. Band shaped ring with raised gold borders that fold over the enamel in the shape of engraved swags. The band is enamelled in black blocks, with gold letters spelling out IN MEMORY OF. Beautifully executed. Inside of the band is engraved SARAH COOPER Hallmarks include Maker JC; monarch's head Queen Vicotria facing left ; Crown; 18; leopard; and date letter, g. Very good condition with no damage restoration. Please enquire about our collection of memorial jewellery, including skeleton memorial rings. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE 18K GOLD, BLACK ENAMEL MEMORIAL RING, http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706536.html Antique, Victorian 9ct gold chain bracelet with padlock. Made 19th century, possibly during the early part of the Victorian era or the Georgian period. Measures approx 7.5-8 inches long. Weighs 22grams. Bracelet consists of 3 sets of loops in two sizes: on the outside is a larger loop with the appearance of a double knot on either side. WIthin is an intertwined double set of smaller loops, one side of which has a surface texture typical of the Georgian era. The other side is smoothe. The effect of these intertwined and varied loops is one of extreme opulence as well as being highly attractive. The two ends of the bracelet loop through a golden, padlock shaped lock. Either side is also connected to a gold safety chain. The padlock and the bracelet are hallmarked with a maker's mark JM and 9C. Good condition. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD CHAIN BRACELET W PADLO http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706531.html Antique Edwardian moonstone pendant, set in 14k gold with a small garnet. Circa 1900 - 1910. 1 7 8 inches long. Weighs 5 grams. Very simple drop pendant, made to exhibit the beauty of the stones, which are set in simple gold collets, suspended one below the other. A round stone on top, a bread-loaf shaped stone follows and is succeded by a round, faceted garnet - deep red stone, followed by a triangle composed of gold bars and finally another cabochon moonstone. The moonstones are very high, protruding a long way from the collets - both voluptious in shape and adding to the depth and play of light through the stones. No hallmarks, but gold tests for 14 carat. Very good condition. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN GOLD, GARNET AND MOONSTONE http://pages.brendaginsberg.com/5100/PictPage/3923706530.html Antique sterling silver sugar spoon or shovel with figurative handle in the form of a bagpipe player. GERMAN, made Hanau, with English import marks. Made 19th century. Measures 5 5 8 inches long. Weighs 29.2 grams. Figural handled shovels were popular in Europe in previous centuries. This excellent example has a large, very solid bowl with beautiful curves and scalloped front. Very beautifully made by a craftsman who knew quality. The join of bowl to handle is in the form of upwards scrlling folliage and a cup-shaped base on which stands a musician, playing the bagpipes. A large tankard leans against one leg, horns point up and down. Great detail to clothes, hat, shoes with buckles and long locks. The back of the spoon is hallmarked with various Hanau and English marks:N; an erect lion; A maker's mark BM. A trilobed plant; 925 and E. Very good condition. No damage restoration. www.brendaginsberg.com New item at BRENDA GINSBERG ART & ANTIQUES : ANTIQUE GERMAN S SILVER SUGAR SPOON SHOVEL W