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

Antique 18K gold Etruscan Revival pendant with fine agate intaglio. Intaglio with beautifully carved left-facing Classical man set in fancy pendant with strapwork, rope, and beads, including drop bead. Stylized leaf has loose-mounted bail threaded with rope chain. Pendant back clear glass. Lots of charm. Italy, ca 1880. Fine condition with rich patina.

Dimensions: Pendant: H (bail to bead): 3 in. Chain: L 17 in. #1115

Charming pair of Etruscan Revival 15k gold earrings. Each: Conical urn with domed top. Beading. Filigree volute scrolls on urn and bail. England, ca 1880. Very good condition with rich patina.

Height (to bail): 1 3/8 in. Total weight: 3 DWT (4.7 g). #983

A beautifully crafted Etruscan-Revival 18K gold bangle bracelet with 2 ram’s heads decorated with filigree bead work, floral filigree collars, and rope band. Italy, ca. 1890. Excellent condition. Fits a medium wrist.

Circumference interior: 6 3/4 in. Weight: 31.8 dwt. #1089

Victorian 18k gold cuff bracelet with applied rope and bead border and encrusted miner diamond starburst and seed pearls. England, ca 1880. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Circumference 9 in x W 1 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 65 dwt. #1010

Etruscan Revival 18K gold and citrine necklace, ca 1870. Fringe-style with egg-and-dart pendants in form of alternating collet-set citrines and gold. A beautiful example of the archaeological vogue. Signed MB in lozenge and French hallmark on clasp tongue. Very good condition with a few minor age-related imperfections.

Length: 14 1/2 in. Weight: 29 DWT. #972

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

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