Antique Jewelry Crush: C1860

Saturday, February 6, 2016

This is a small antique Victorian cameo brooch. It was made to look like a

lava cameo, but it is made of an early type of plastic or rubber. I am unsure

of the exact material, as I have never run across it before. The color is a dusty

rose pink and the profile is done in a very high relief. The setting is a dark gold

brassy tone. There is a simple C clasp with a tube type hinge. The pin stem

extends past the actual brooch. Very old piece. The pin is C1860.

Measurements:
1" by 3/4"

Condition:
---The setting shows some wear.
---Someone has scraped a small section of the back of the cameo.

(I presume to test the material.)

For more photos and purchasing information:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331727550704

Monday, February 1, 2016

Large Antique Victorian Faux Tortoise Shell Angel Locket - Tintypes

First and most important! This is no perfect angel! This locket has damage

and I feel this locket SHOULD NOT BE WORN! It is more for the serious

collector. For restoration. To be studied or displayed.

Even with it's damage, it is a very rare example of Victorian jewelry C1860.

This is a large faux tortoise shell antique locket. It has a high relief angel or

cupid on the front. Tintypes inside. Please look at all of the photos in the

listing to see the condition. Be sure and click on the larger views. I have

combined some photos so you can see every possible angle of this locket.

IMPORTANT about Condition:
The back has major loss. The front has cracks and two small circles. The

original glass and rims are still in place and there are two fabulous Victorian

tintypes of ladies still inside. One glass and frame will not stay in place

when opened because of the crack. BUT the locket opens and closes.

Stays closed when shut.

Measurements:
2 1/8" tall...this includes the bale
1 3/8" wide
1/2" from the back of the locket to the top of the angel