Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Earrings - Articulated - 1870s

Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Earrings - Articulated - 1870s

IMPORTANT ABOUT CONDITION: These earrings need ear wires for hanging. The bale or loop is there so that ear wires can be put on them. They were repaired at some point and have solder on the back. Please see all photos. They have been priced accordingly.

A pair of antique Victorian earrings. They are made in the Etruscan Revival style. Articulated, the bottom sections of the earrings swing from the top sections. Applied rose gold pyramid shapes on each earring. The earrings acid tested to be at least 12K yellow gold. The earrings have a dark patina or oxidation. As stated above they need ear wires, but the loop or bale is in place. These date to the 1870s.

Condition:

---These need ear wires. 

---Dark patina or oxidation.

---Solder showing on the backs of each earring. See photos please. Priced accordingly.

Measurements:

Length: 1 1/8"

Width: 5/8" at widest point

Weight:

6.1 grams total weight for the pair

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Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Cigar Band Ring - Wedding Band - 1870s to 1880s

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Cigar Band Ring - Wedding Band - 1870s to 1880s

Being sold AS IS. Priced accordingly. Please read the following:

An antique Victorian 10K rose gold cigar or wedding band. Unmarked but tested to be at least 10K. There are issues with this ring, but it is still very wearable. There are some repairs inside and out. Also tears or cracks. I do not find the tears and cracks noticeable when wearing the ring, but when you look inside the ring, under a light, you can see them. There is some engraving inside the ring. Much of it seems lost to repairs. It is a bit out of round. At any rate, please look at all of the photos to decide. I clearly show the damage. Being sold as is. Priced accordingly.

Measurements: 

Size: 9 (Please keep in mind that wider bands fit somewhat smaller.) 

Width: 5/16" (approximately 8mm)

Weight: 

2.5 grams

Condition: PLEASE look at all photos and read description above.

---Tears 

---Discoloration to the gold inside the ring from early repairs. 

---There are scratches on the surface as well. It was obviously well loved and worn quite a bit. 

---A bit out of round.

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Antique Victorian Locket - Etruscan Revival - Tintypes Under Glass - Gold Gilt - 1860s to 1870s

Antique Victorian Locket - Etruscan Revival - Tintypes Under Glass - Gold Gilt 

 1860s to 1870s

An antique Victorian Etruscan revival locket. It is a gold gilt over metal.  The front of the locket has beautiful granular type work. Also on the front,  there is a seashell. I am not sure when the seashell was put there, but it  seems to be very firmly attached. So maybe a memento of a trip of the  couple pictured inside the locket. Two fabulous old tintypes or photos  under glass are inside the locket. Initials are engraved on the back.  Beautiful decorative bale. The locket opens and closes properly.  It dates to the 1860s. Measurements: 1 1/4 by 1" without the decorative bale 1 3/4" in length with the decorative bale Condition: ---Wear to the gold gilt finish.  ---Some dark spots and overall discoloration.  ---Surface scratches For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331868039785

For Repair Antique Victorian Locket - Enamel - Tri Color - 1860s to 1870s

For Repair Antique Victorian Locket - Enamel - Tri Color - 1860s to 1870s

*****This is an antique Victorian locket for repair or for a project. It is missing  the pin stem and the bale at the top. If repaired, this could be worn as a pendant  or a brooch. It looks like there was an earlier repair to the pin, as there is a roll  over safety clasp still in place. *****  Now about the locket. It is a tri color piece. Green, pink and yellow color metal.  I do believe that some of the pieces are gold. The main base of the piece looks to  be rolled gold. I have not tested any of it. You can see wear to what I believe to  be rolled gold. (See Pics) The center piece is hand painted enamel. There are  applied green leaves. Applied flowers. There is a seed pearl set in a pronged  setting at the bottom. There is an empty setting at the top. Most likely held  a pearl as well. On the back is the locket or hidden compartment. To open, just pry it open  with your fingernail. It contains the original glass and paper. This piece dates  to the 1860s to 1870s.   IMPORTANT about Condition: -----Missing bale -----Missing pin stem -----Missing one stone or pearl -----Some discoloration and wear to the metal Measurements: 2 "  by 1 1/8" (at widest point) For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331848348967

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 Whitby Jet Acorn And Leaves Pendant - Drop -1870s

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Acorn And Leaves Pendant - Drop -1870s

This is an antique Victorian carved Whitby jet acorn and leaves pendant or  drop. This may have started it's life as an earring. Most likely a piece of  mourning jewelry. It is a beautiful piece, but has some condition issues and  is being sold as is. It has been priced accordingly. Please see condition  below and be sure to look at all photos. This dates to the 1870s. Measurements: Length: 1 3/4"  Widest Point: 1" Condition: ---There is a chip where the bale goes into the leaves. ---The acorn has what I would call hairline cracks. ---Some small flea flicks.

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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Small Antique Victorian Cameo Pin

Small Antique Victorian Cameo Pin - C1860

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.)

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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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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

Large Antique Victorian Faux Tortoise Shell Angel Locket - Tintypes

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

Antique Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Necklace - Choker - Tri Color Leaves - C1870

Antique Victorian Hand Carved Hardstone Cameo Necklace - C1870

Antique Victorian cameo necklace - choker. Made for a very small neck.  The necklace has a hand carved hardstone cameo sitting in a beautifully  engraved gold filled setting. On each side of the cameo, there is a  tri colored gold filled leaf. The unusual feature of this necklace is the catch.  It has a push in catch that fits into the side of the centerpiece. Works perfectly!  Another feature is a hook on the back. The hook looks to be made of silver.  A beautiful piece of Victorian jewelry that dates to the 1870s.  Measurements: Center Piece: 1 1/8" by 1" Overall length: 14 7/8" Condition: ---There is wear to the gold filled finish.  ---Some dark discoloration on the center piece. For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331724107447

Antique Victorian French Jet Mourning Bar Pin - 10K - C1870s

Antique Victorian French Jet Bar Pin - Mourning - 10K - C1870

A beautiful antique Victorian french jet mourning bar pin. The ends are faceted and the overall pin has nicely done curves. The findings are 10K gold. (tested) There is a simple C clasp and tube type hinge. All in working order. It dates to the 1870s. 

Measurements:
2 & 1/8" by 3/8"

Condition:
---There are chipped areas on the back. 
---Small flea flicks around the edges. 
---A small bend in the pin stem.

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Small Antique Victorian Purple Glass Pin

Small Antique Victorian Purple Glass Pin - 1860s

This is such an unusual small antique Victorian pin. It is made of purple glass and has an inset or applied gold stylized flower. The front is a bright deep bloomed gold. I have not tested the center piece, but the back is gold filled. So I am selling this piece as gold filled. It has a simple C clasp and the pin stem extends past the actual pin itself. Despite the chips in the glass, this is a very special pin and you will most likely never see another just like it. Priced accordingly. Very old piece. The pin is C1860.

Measurements:
1 1/16" in diameter

Condition:
---Purple glass has quite a few chips.
---The back of the pin shows wear to the gold filled findings.
--- Selling as is. Priced accordingly.

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