Showing posts with label Early 1800s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Early 1800s. Show all posts

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Scarf Clip - Hair Clip - Early 19th Century



This is an unusual piece. An antique cut steel scarf clip. Possibly a hair ornament or barrette. Very pretty. Small and dainty. Each one of the faceted cut steel pieces is individually hand riveted onto a metal backing. Please note that there is corrosion on some of the cut steel pieces. The piece has darkened. A highly unusual find. It dates to the early 19th century. 

Measurements:
---1" by 3/4"

Condition:
---There is some corrosion on the cut steel pieces. The piece has darkened. It has been priced accordingly. 

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Antique Georgian Wax Seal Fob - Pendant - Charm - 1820s



A beautiful antique Georgian wax seal fob or pendant. Early 19th century. It 
has a beautiful ornate hand chased floral design. Flowers and leaves. I have 
not tested the metal. So selling as gold tone. The glass wax seal shows a lot of wear. 
A lot of chips around the edges of the glass as well as scratches. For the life of me 
I cannot make out what the seal depicts. I see it being everything from a flower 
basket, a man on a horse...to a cannon. It also has some traces of red paint 
behind the seal. Most of the paint is gone. This piece dates to around 
1800 to the 1820s. 

Measurements:
Height:  1 1/8" 
Widest Point:  3/4" x 5/8"

Condition:
---The glass wax seal shows a lot of wear. Chips around the edges 
of the glass as well as scratches.
---Traces of red paint behind the glass seal.
---Some discoloration on the metal.

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331777016962