Antique Jewelry: Victorian

Delightful figural silver brooch in form of stork with natural Baroque pearl body and approximately 100 inlaid rose-cut diamonds. Beak gold and eye cabochon ruby. Gold back. England, ca 1880. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 2 1/4 in. Pearl: D (approx.) 1 1/8 in. #1156

Charming figural silver brooch in form of bird. The bird is covered with inlaid rose-cut diamonds and faceted rubies on head, tail, and wing tips. Beak is gold as is ruby-encrusted crown – exquisite touches. The bird is perched on c-scroll branch covered with more rose-cut diamonds and eight larger miner-cut diamonds. Gold back. England, ca 1880. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 3/4 in. #1157

Amusing shakudo brooch with copper and gold detail featuring a woman in repose. The brooch is braced by a sterling silver mount. Made in Japan. Meiji period, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with fabulous patina.

Length: 2 3/8 in. #1120

Charming rectangular Shakudo brooch with gold and silver detail featuring a laughing man. The brooch is braced by a 12K gold mount. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with fine patina.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x L 1 7/8 in. #1119

A delightful Shakudo brooch featuring a laughing face with exaggerated features including large copper lips as well as copper rope detail. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with lovely patina.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x L 1 3/4 in. #1118

A fabulous antique 22K gold and enamel Renaissance Revival pendant featuring a white enamel maiden or goddess with gold goat on diamond-encrusted pedestal. Group framed by wreath with enamel, seed pearls, two large emeralds, and 2 enamel female busts. Italian, ca. 1880. Excellent condition.

H 3 1/4 x W 1 1/2 in. Weight: 25 g. #1134

Italian 18K gold pendant with scarab, ca. 1860. Carved cornelian scarab on gold mount with applied filigree and rope ornament. Can be worn as brooch.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 2 1/8 in. Gross weight: 20 dwt. #1102

English silver gilt and enamel pendant of jester, ca. 1880. Jester is set in oval with lattice, baby seed pearls, and foliate border with gilt wreaths and flora. With gilt-metal chain. A wonderful Renaissance-Revival piece. Excellent condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: 2 3/8 x W 2 in. 1093

Victorian English bug brooch, ca. 1880. Three faceted amethysts in form of bug. Wings are silver wire mounted with seed pearls. Excellent condition and nice patina.

Length: 1 3/4 in. 606

Charming English floral brooch, ca. 1860. Sterling silver and 18 kt gold encrusted with rose-cut diamonds in open pierced setting. The brooch can be converted to a pendant - a popular feature with Victorian jewelery. Excellent condition with antique patina.

Diameter: 1 3/8 in.

Unusual bar pin in silver, 18 kt gold, and enamel. Made in England, ca. 1880. Enameled jockey with riding crop on gold and diamond mount. The horse has cabochon sapphire eye. Gold heightened with silver. Excellent condition with fine patina.

Lenght: 2 1/8 in.

American Edwardian 14 kt white gold lorgnette inset with diamonds and sapphires. Get in touch with your inner dowager. To be deployed at the next meeting. In silk-lined case.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 1 3/4 in. #1018