Showing posts with label Georgian Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Georgian Jewelry. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Antique Georgian Woven Hair Flower Seed Pearls Pin - For Restoration - C1820



An antique Georgian woven hair and seed pearls pin. The woven hair, 
done in the shape of a flower, is under beveled glass. Surrounded by 
natural seed pearls. ( Six pearls are missing.)  I have not tested the 
metal content of this piece. It looks to be a low karat gold. Selling as 
gold tone. It has three initials engraved on the back. Simple C clasp 
that is in working order. This pin dates to the 1820s to 1830s. Most 
likely a mourning piece. It is in need of restoration and has been priced 
accordingly. 

Measurements: 
3/4" by 5/8" 

Condition:
---There six tiny pearls missing from the pin. 
---Some dents on the back of pin. Also some discoloration.
---Has not been cleaned. Needs restoration

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331787410978

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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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Antique Georgian Blue Enamel and Marcasite Pin - Silver - Small



Very small antique Georgian pin. It has a deep blue enamel that looks 
almost black at first. But when the light hits it you can see the beautiful 
deep blue color. In the center is a silver rose that is set with marcasites. 
Marcasites also surround the outer edges of the blue enamel. Beautifully 
made. This pin dates to the late 18th century to early 19th century.

Measurements: 
3/4" by 5/8" 
The pin stem extending an extra 1/8" past the pin itself. 

Condition: 
---The back of the piece has some darkened spots. 
---What I consider light surface scratches on the enamel.

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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