Antique Victorian Tiny Enameled Face Stickpin - 1890s

Antique Victorian Tiny Enameled Face Stickpin - 1890s

This is an antique Victorian enameled face stickpin. A tiny little iridescent or luminous face wrapped in a scarf or headdress. The metal appears to be rolled gold or gold plated. The stickpin is marked P.S. CO. (Plainville Stock Company out of Plainville, Massachusetts.) It dates to the late 1890s.

Measurements:

Length : 2 & 5/8"

Top of Stickpin: 1/2" by 9/16"

Condition:

---The nose of the face is chipped or worn down. Please see all photos.

---Wear to the gold tone finish.

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Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle or Slide - Metal Insets

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle or Slide - Metal Insets

This is an antique Victorian carved Whitby jet buckle or slide. It has tiny little gold tone flower insets. This piece was tested using the streak method. I will not stick a hot needle in it, for fear of damaging this beautiful piece. This dates to the 1870s.

Measurements:

2" by 1.5"

Weight:

9.4 grams

Condition:

---There is a scratch on the end of the middle bar piece. 

---Some small indentations on the back. Possibly from someone testing it in the past.

---Some small flea flicks and small scratches.

Please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly on different devices.

All jewelry comes in a gift box.

Please contact me with any questions. :)

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Small Antique Victorian Cut Steel Bird Pin - 1880s

Small Antique Victorian Cut Steel Bird Pin - 1880s

A lovely and small antique Victorian cut steel bird brooch. It features  three beautiful birds made of faceted cut steel pieces. The craftsmanship  is extraordinary in this brooch! Each piece is riveted together to form  the birds. Silver tone metal. There is a simple C clasp. All in working  order. A dainty and sentimental brooch. It dates to 1880s. Measurements: 1 1/4" by 1/2" The pin stem extends another 1/4" past the actual brooch. Condition: ---There is some corrosion or rust on a the first bird. For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331784836433

Antique Victorian to Edwardian French Jet Mourning Pin

Antique Victorian to Edwardian French Jet Mourning Pin

A pretty antique french jet mourning brooch. The brooch has faceted french  jet (black glass) stones that are set in a geometric pattern. The brooch has a  simple C clasp that is in working order. This piece dates to the 1890s to 1910. Measurements: 1 3/4" by 3/4" Condition: ---There is one missing stone.  ---Some rust on the pin stem and the back of the pin. For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331725775140

Small Antique Victorian Buckle Fob - Gold Gilt - 1890s

Small Antique Victorian Buckle Fob - Gold Gilt - 1890s

This is a small antique Victorian buckle fob. It was originally used as a slide type buckle, on a ribbon, for a gentleman's watch fob. The buckle is an ornate repousse design. Gold gilt. The large spring ring is gold filled. This piece dates to C1890.

Measurements:
1 1/4" by 1 3/8"

Condition:
---A few areas of greening. 
---Center bar has darkened over the years. 
---Spring ring shows wear.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/331726641953

Antique Victorian Shield Fob - Pendant - Charm - Front / Back Stones

Antique Victorian Shield Fob - Pendant - Charm - Front / Back Stones

This antique Victorian gold tone watch fob or pendant is pretty, but does show  wear. On one side there is a black square stone. On the other there is a navette  shaped citrine colored glass stone. (Not sure if the brown spots in the citrine  colored stone are part of the stone or discoloration.) This is NOT a locket.  The fob dates to the 1880s.  Measurements: 1" by 1" Condition: ---Wear to the gold tone surfaces. ---The black stone is quite scratched.  ---Surface scratches all around the citrine colored stone, along with discoloration

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/331719793515

Antique Victorian Pearl Flower Pin - Natural Pearls - Buttercup Setting

Antique Victorian Pearl Flower Pin - Natural Pearls - Buttercup Setting - 1880s

An antique Victorian flower brooch. The brooch features natural baroque  pearls set in a buttercup setting. Gold tone finish. Not tested. The pin has  a simple C clasp that is working order. It dates to the 1880s.  Measurements:  1 3/4" by 1/2" at the widest point Condition: ---There is some discoloration on the setting. Very dark in places. Front and back. For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331725080583

Antique Victorian Locket - Wood Grain Design - Faux Bois

Antique Victorian Locket With Wood Grain and Buckle Design - Late 1800s

This antique Victorian locket is so unusual. It has a faux bois or wood  grain design. A buckle or strap with a silver screw. Same design front and  back. It has a yellow, pink and green gold color. (I have not tested this locket.)  The inside looks to be gold gilt. It has the original glass covers inside.  This piece dates to the late 1800s. Condition: ---The photo covers do not stay in place on their on. ---Wear to gold finish inside the locket.  ---Opens and closes perfectly. Measurements: 1" by 3/4" For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331730770202

Large Antique Victorian Floral Hand Painted Porcelain Pin

Large Antique Victorian Floral Hand Painted Porcelain Pin - 1890s

This is a huge antique floral Victorian hand painted porcelain pin. Being sold as  is. Please see item's condition below.) The pretty hand painted roses and leaves  are so soft. It has a gold painted rim. There is a raised slip border with blue along  the top and bottom. The clasp is in working order. The setting is brass. It dates  to the 1890s.   Condition: ---Quite a few scratches on the surface.  ---You can see the largest one going across one of the roses.  ---Wear to the painted areas...loss to the gold painted areas.  ---The pin stem has an up turn at the very end.  Measurements: 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" (quite large) For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331722562091

Antique Victorian 800 Silver Cannetille Pin With Paste Stones And Dangles

Antique Victorian Cannetille Pin With Paste Stones - 1880s to 1890s

Antique Victorian cannetille pin. Dark and beautiful patina. It is 800 silver. 

(Marked along with another mark, which I cannot make out.) 

It has beautiful green and pink rose cut paste stones. Three little dangles. 

There is a simple C clasp and tube type hinge. It dates to the mid to late 19th century.

Measurements:
1 3/4" by 3/8"
The pin stem extends another 1/4" past the actual brooch.

Condition:
---Some dents on some of the balls on the main part of the brooch
---Looks to be silver polish residue in the dangles.

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