A very unusual ring.In a design of two interlocking stars.One having marcasites the other in mother of pearl.Marked on the inside 925 and also some other marks too small to decipher.The vintage ring is in good condition with no missing stones.A pretty ring with an unusual stars and marcasite mother of pearl ring set in silver.Size approx M-N. The shank still has a lot of wear left.
Silver earrings which flip over reavealing double sided earrings for pireced ears The two Stones are Onyx and Mother of pearl finished off with with Marcasite stones and set into silver and marked silver 925.they look and feel nice to the touch and having the bonus of being able to flip the stones from one side to the other.according to the outfit you are wearing,.nice weight.These earrings are I would think not that old so are in very good condition.They look super when worn.
Vintage, silver cameo brooch made in a dark mother of pearl - lovely design of lady with a classical hairstyle and a necklace set with very sparkly marcasites.marked 925 has a good safety rollover clasp in very good condition veru sparkly.Nice patina and a pretty subject.Very classical in style.a quality item.
Beautiful brooch modelled as an ORCHID,silver coloured probably rhodium with marcasites.This is a very large brooch.It is absolutely stunning the detail is so well cut.. No silver marks, but the detail is picked out so well that although it is not set into a silver mount it shows real quality.Looks to be 1950s in date .Very shiny marcasites all intact no replacements and a nice subject of an unusual orchid flower.Rollover clasp completes this large marcasite brooch.A real stunning piece will definitely...
This is a stunning Hollywood vintage brooch.This is a large brooch measuring approx 7cms in length by 5 1/2 cms at its widest point.It came to us attached to a pad with the label HOLLYWOOD fashion jewellery.It is unsigned but not all of the Hollywood items of jewellery were signed.This vintage brooch is exceptional in its design.The main part of the flower has lemon enamel with lilac and two small accompanying flowers to the top and bottom.The middle of the large flower is studded with marcasites...
Victorian Mizpah brooch.This victorian brooch has the word Mizpah across one heart.Mizpah means"may the lord watch between me and thee when we are absent from one another". Victorians were very sentimental and there was a wide range of sentimental brooches in the Victorian period some of which can still be found.Heart brooches were a common symbol, others featured swallows and birds or love symbols these were known as sweetheart brooches.This brooch set in brass has twin hearts one with Mizpah the...
Vintage Lapis Lazuli cross with a silver chain. This is a quality Lapis cross with six stones a couple of them have a little of the gold running through the stones .The cross has a very gothic style it is in unmarked silver.The associated chain is marked 925.Diamond shaped mounts with the stones set into the design make this a very unusual cross.I have given it a clean to some degree but tried to leave some of the drker patina.on the front.Nice thick bail to finish.measures approx 4 1/2 cms in length...
Enamel birds brooch.Pretty birds vintage enamel brooch two sitting on a branch.Sharp red colour with green and blue,on a gold background,rollover clasp.Slight rubbing to gold on the back but otherwise fine.A nice subject birds on a branch brooch.The colours are striking and so is the subject. especially with an enamel finish.
Very pretty vintage large purple and pale lavender stones brooch.Has a fronds like pattern with lines to the design.With large and smaller prurple stones with pale lavender small stones.Quite a large item approx 5cms.Rollover clasp.Statement piece which stands out.Very sparkly and showy.Good condition.
Purple enamel vintage brooch.This vintage brooch has a dark enamel purple background with a gold outer design.Having a teardrop shape so quite an unusual brooch.It is of good weight.This is a very good colour purple enamel and the gold sets it off very well. This brooch is in pretty purple enamel brooch.In very good condition no scracthes or digs or loss of enamel..
Beautiful silver coloured marcasite large brooch the design is of leaves Absolutely stunning the detail is lovely with a spray of flowers so unusual No marks but the detail is picked out so well.Real quality.Looks to be 1940s/1950s in date .Very shiny marcasites all intact and very showy.No stones missing and in good condition.A secure rollover clasp completes this lovely item A really pretty vintage and collectable brooch.Which will definitely not disappoint.
Vintage Amber brooch.A really honey shade of amber.This is a large item with a good size piece of amber to the centre. The amber measures over 3cms.Approx The mount which is quite plain to show the amber is marked for silver 925 .It has some with some other markings on the mount which I cannot read. The amber has some inclusions of plants which we find fascinating. A good strong rollover claspwith a secure pin completes this very striking brooch. Good colour and a stunning amber silver brooch and...
Lovely small Art Deco style photograph frame.In a black background shiny with dianamte stones in a typicak Art Deco design.With a geometric pattern.The back has an easel stand so easy to keep in place.Only measures approx 8cms in height so nice for a smaller photo.A good hevyweight item for it size.Does not have a box It looks like one of the items Past Times made but without the box I cannot say for definite.In great condition,ready to go and use.
Vintage amber silver vintage earrings.These earrings for pierced ears are particularly pretty. As the mount which holds the amber is ornately designed.The amber on each earring is a ball design with the drops of silver falling to a claw like silver mount holding the amber balls.The hooks are substantial and are marked with some silver markes but we cannot distinguish them.They are approx 3cms drop without the holding hooks.The amber has some lovely inclusions in each making a lovely pattern.These...
Another Butler & Wilson owl brooch pin to match the other listed but this is smaller having only one owl.But nevertheless still as lovely in its design and style.This owl is perched on a gold coloured enamelk branch.He has pinky coloured aurora rype stones to his wings and face but brilliant white to his body. His eyes are gold enamel to match his beak with black glass eyes.The reverse has the BUTLER & WILSON logo.A rollover clasp completes this little fellow although still a good size of approx...
Enamel vintage Silver brooch.Simply stunning! This brooch has a beautifyl blue colour enamel on a silver background.Marked 925s (Norway?)looks very much like the desgins of the Scandinavian jewellers.Wonderful flower with stamens to the centre no misses on the enamel simple lovely,.A stunning item with good patina and condition.
Vintage Marcasite ring Designed in a long tear shape.It has such a beautiful eyecatching sparkle with very shiny stonesThe stones are quality marcasites with no replacements or mssing stones,It is marked silver.In very good condition for its age.Vintage marcasite jewellery pieces are becoming sought after as the quality is very rarely found on the newer jewellery items.This marcasite vintage ring is very pretty and very wearable.Approx size M English size.
Vintage blue and green glass necklace.A lovely mix of bristol blue glass and green glass beads.The blue glass beads are round and are larger than the green glass ones. So the combination togethe is pretty. Finished off with a silver small barrel clasp for security.A pretty vintage glass necklace which is very summery.
Sterling silver toothpick.Engine turned design which matches the swizzle stick. Marked sterling silver. Has the same mechanism as the swizzle stick. Push the cuff along to reveal the toothpick. Has a ring for attaching to keyring or similar.In good condition apart from a small bend to the end of the toothpick. Nicely decorated item in sterling silver.
A lovely dainty silver and real pearl necklace.This would make a super bridesmaid necklace or gift.Small box chain approx 40cms end to end.Hanging from this chain is a lovely real drop freshwater pearl with a flower design above and two small cubic stones. Marked 925 on the chain and on the pendant I do not feel this has much age.It is a vey pretty necklace.Sits nicely on the neck and is in very good condition.Will be posted - boxed.
Red and black facetted glass necklace with patterned end of day glass beads.This necklace probably originated in Murano Italy.The beads are of different sizes small red and black with facets grauating to larger with three larger still glass beads with multi coloured glass.These were known as end of day glass as it was the glass left after blowing that was used to make these beads at the end of the day.It is a very striking necklace we would date from the 1930s approx.Finished off with a secure barrel...
Super vintage three cats in a basket brooch.This brooch looks to be silver but there are no markings..Very well detailed the cats even have long whiskers! All sat in a woven basket with detailed flowers .pin with a slip under clasp.Pin is slightly uneven.This brooch has a nice darkened patina.But if wished I will give it a clean for you.A pretty silver coloured brooch. with lots of character.Great for a cat lover.Hard to tell the age of this brooch could be 1970s or older.
Large CITRINE silver pierced earrings.Very well made.They are a good weight of silver with what we think are large citrine? stones fitted to each earrings.They are very ornate with a small ball design to the edges.These are a showy pair of earrings with nicely cut facetted stones.In excellent condition.Very strong shepherds hooks and very strong closure.They look to be unused.Marked 925 and INDIA.Very eyecatching the colour of the stones are a lovely lemony colour..
Wedgwood pale blue trinket box or jewel box.The lid has a fluted pattern.Lovely designs of cherubs on the lid with a dog.Sides have cherubs dancing,other side chariot with rider,pegasus horse and on the back, cherubs with a flag and satan following behind with his spear.So a lot going on within this box.The top is finished with a laurel wreath design.Good size approx 10 1/2 cms.Has the Wedgwood made in england an an R.In super condition no chips marks scratches .
Beautiful silver coloured probably rhodium marcasite large brooch.Absolutely stunning the detail is so picked out very carefully with a spray of flowers/ No makers.Real quality.Looks to be 194/1950s s in date .Very shiny marcasites all intact. Good shine.Rollover clasp completes this lovely item A really pretty brooch.Which will definitely not disappoint.A pretty vintage marcasite brooch.
Picasso design scarf,with an abstract design from one of his paintings.Has a facsimile signature of Picasso to the side.The scarf is bright in pink,blue and green.No labels attached.Looks like it is made of a Rayon type material.An unusual scarf with a good artwork design.In good condition with no pulls etc.
This is a lovely Vintage snake bracelet in silver marked 925 .It has a gorgeous design of a flexible snake.. The design has a snake curling to the end of a flexible link .It is of a lovely quality and to top it all even has an engraved clasp with safety feature of side closure for safety.He has gem stone coloured eyes.A truly striking item with lots of class.Sits nicely on the wrist and is comfortable to wear.
Very pretty vintage glass necklace.This necklace has an unusual design of glass longer squares and circles fitted onto moving segments.Closed back on chain.Lays very nicely on the neck and looks dainty without being at all fragile.decent weight.Very well made.Approx 42cms end to end.This glass vintage segmented necklace looks stunning when worn and is in very good condition.
This vintage rhinestone brooch is a welcome addition to the website as we do not have any others listed. This is a very pretty design.With clear white stones in two circles and bright green glas stones in a flower design on the top. All clean and clear with no replacements.This brooch pin is very striking and would look great on black. The reverse has a hook type closure which works well but for more security also has a safety chain fitted. The stones are covered at the back.All the stones on the...
A silver vintage padlock heart charm.This is a more unusual charm and this did not start off like as a padlock for a charm bracelet as this does not open.So it was made as a charm for a silver bracelet .Marked on the reverse HG&S SILVER.Nice to have the makers marks.This company were well known for the making of silver jewellery.Has a silver ring ready to handg on your bracelet., or silver chain. This non opening silver padlock charm approx 1 1/2 cms without the ring.Nice little silver vintage heart...
Vintage three row faux pearl necklace.Not easy to find three rows of pearls uniform in shape and about 3/4 cms each pearl in diameter.Quite light in weight with a nice sheen.These pearls have an ornate gold coloured metal filigree clasp.Which is a push in type.So no fiddling to doing or undoing this necklace up.The filigree design is a little pushed in when examined from the side on but does not notice when worn.Approx 45cms end to end and sit nicely on the neck.This three row vintage pearl necklace...
A sweet long coloured glass vintage necklace .Featuring six differetn colours of glass.From red,white,pale blue,apple gree,orange and beige. This certainly would light up any summer top.It has no clasp just over the head great if you are in a hurry.The beads have gold coloured spacer beads in glass and are on a silk thread.in good condition. So is this necklace with no chips to the glass beads.A pretty vintage necklace great for summer wear.
This is a lovely Vintage snake bracelet in silver marked 925 .It has a gorgeous design of a flexible snake.. The design has a snake curling to the end of a flexible link .It is of a lovely quality and to top it all even has an engraved clasp with safety feature of side closure for safety.He has gem stone coloured eyes.A truly striking item with lots of class.Sits nicely on the wrist and is comfortable to wear fits a medium size wrist..
A sweet and very unusual vintage charm.This vintage silver charm is an envelope with the words GOOD LUCK embossed on the front.and a stamp.To the reverse it has an embossed round seal.It does not open but it is very well made and with its silver ring is ready to hang on your charm bracelet or chain.A special gift for a moving away present or for taking a driving test or an exam.This small vintage silver good lick charm probably dates from the 1960s and is a most unusual silver vintage charm.
Very attractive - vintage silver filigree bracelet.with seven panels featuring flowers with wirework scrollwork around and tiny silver ball centres.Must have taken a while to make this bracelet as it does look to be handcrafted.Has a good sign of quality with CLASP FITTING TO THE SIDE AS AN EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTION.Marked with 925 and makers makrs S&KH..Push in clasp.Looks like a fine lace work in silver, which shows the craftsmanship of how the silver has been worked. A very pretty bracelet looks...
Victorian Mizpah brooch.This victorian brooch has the word Mizpah across one heart.Mizpah means"may the lord watch between me and thee when we are absent from one another". Victorians were very sentimental and there was a wide range of sentimental brooches in the Victorian period some of which can still be found.Heart brooches were a common symbol, others featured swallows and birds or love symbols these were known as sweetheart brooches.This brooch set in brass has twin hearts one with Mizpah the...
Unusual silver charm.1960s charm of a silver bird pecking at a milk bottle.On a small hinge so he pecks backwards and forwards.The bottle is marked silver.On the bottle has a label which reads birds dairy co.So sweet.A nice silver bird charm with lots of charm.A rarer addition for that charm bracelet
Silver 1960s charm.Radiogram which only older browers will probably know of!, which opens on two hinges to reveal records and a little turntable.This is unmarked but is definitely silver.Lots of attention to detail ,with the front having little buttions on the radio and inside even the pile of records and tuntable with the arm..Nice snap closure.This silver charm is a rarity,and the rarer silver charms are very collectable.Lovely little charm for a bracelet.
Quality victorian stickpin with a well cut/modelled shell cameo.Cream Roman head with a laured weath long curled hair.on a buff coloured background set into an oval mount. Looks a little more pushed in to the mount at the top but is not loose.very well carved .Good for a collector of stick/stock /hatpins or just to wear nice item.approx 5 1/2 cms end to end.
Vintage Egyptian revival Malachite necklace.This is a lovely design necklace in Malachite very bright green stones with black lines. The front has a shiny finish and the reverse has a matt finish. The beads are graduated to the drops at the front. The clasp is silver gilt with a very pretty filigree design to the clasp.Marked silver.Good quality throughout, with a smart finish. Very Egyptian revival inspired necklace.Very good condition.
A good example of Victorian Whitby Jet carving has gone into this name brooch. The name being ELIZABETH which for a change is a more usual name to find someone of this name instead of the more obscure names carved into jewellery in this period.The lettering in the name has been carved with a matt black finish to show up the background which has a shinier black detail. The brooch also has been finished with scroll ends which makes this brooch a little more special. These brooches are collectable as...
Vintage Malachite and Sterling Silver necklace.Very Egyptian Revival in style.Dark green stones,Looks and feels like glass beads but i think are all malachite with a large one to e centre with silver lines through the design to resemble a scarab?. Marked with a sun rays motif on the silver ends also MARKED Sterling Silver.Segemented beads so the necklace is very fluidLooks very delicate but does not feel flimsy when worn. Hangs beautifully very egyptian 1920s/1930s in style.This is a rare item of...
A nice example of carving on this Whitby jet brooch as you can see the releif of the carving in the centre from the edges.The edges are a diamond pattern the centre shiny and the inside surround matt .This was once used as a button by the looks of it as it has two holes to the top and bottom.Being made into a brooch has made it much more useful. The size is approx 1 3/4 ins in diameter.With a strong c clasp and pin Unusually carved jet brooch.
This is such an unusual brooch. It looks to be carved but in a celluloid material, It has a lot of detail.With a boat and palm trees all sitting on the sea, which is a metal reflecting plate attached behind the backing clasp plate. The colours are still very bright and vibrant. We thin this vintage brooch may be French in origin. It has a trombone clasp. In good condition with no breaks in the scene a little tarnished to the reverse clasp and back but still works well.A rare and collectable french...
Silver Hallmarked glass vanity container.pretty and sharp design a lovely item to display in very good condition.
Art Deco large BAKELITE bangle.In a dark burnt orange colour. Darker than the photo with a carved shaped outer edge. Quite a heavyweight. with lines through the facetted shape.Approx 6 1/2 centre hole for wrist.Diameter measurement altogether approx 9cms.Approx 2 1/2 cms in width.So a VERY SUBSTANTIAL ITEM.Too small for me otherwise i would keep it myself.!Very striking.
Substantial and very heavy silver charm bracelet.This bracelet weights about 2ozs and would hold the heaviest of charms.Marked on the padlock which opens,Silver.Also on a link with a lion also with the makers initials which is unusual.A real quality item which has a lovely patina. Has some age .Workmanship which you cannot find in newer charm bracelets of today.Has a small safety chain .This is a super silver heavy vintage charm bracelet great for those extra heavy and larger silver vintage or older...
This is a super vintage millefiori scottiish paperweight charm. Fully hallmarked for Edinburgh Scotland. Makers mark C.J..for the Cox Jewellery Company . The charm is of a circle with flowers canes of glass. .The glass was made in the 1970s probably by Paul Ysart a well reknowned scottish glass blower for Caithness glass and is superbly manufactured..The pendant charm is in very good condition the canes are very clear with a navy blue background and white and dark pink. No cracks or chips to the...
BERNARD INSTONE enamel brooch.REDUCED PRICE!!! designer silver and enamel brooch.In a design of a sailing boat with cloud and seagulls and waves.Signed on the reverse silver and has initials B.I.has a classic design look with a simple c clasp.Good weight.a very ,modernist approach to the design as in many of his jewellery items have. collectable and wearable brooch for the Bernard Instone and sailing fans,or just someone who likes a good quality item. good condition. no scratches , close inspection...
vintage silver spinning facetted stone charm.Nicely made silver charm with cognac coloured facetted pretty stone which spins in the ornate detailed holder.Which has a twisted woven look very unusual design.This well made v intage silver charm is a lovely addition to a bracelet.Decent size pretty stone silver charm.
The first we have managed to have for sale. On offer is this enamelled nautical powder compact.1930s in date featuring the ship RMS SYLVANIA,one of the Cunard ships.The enamel shows this majestic liner in all of its glory sailing the seas. The ship has the striking back and white with the red and black funnel. Condition is good, the enamel has no scratches digs marks or dents to speak of just one small line to the edge..The inside is very good with the original label still attached to the mirror...
Victorian shoe silver charm.We have many charms to sell and which we have already sold but sometimes one comes along that is a little more special.We feel this is one of the few. It is modelled on a Victorian shoe and we feel it dates from the 1930s/40s. Quire plain in design but the shape is lovely pretty large in size end to end over 1 inch. Lond sculptured ponted toe and high heel bent tongue and long back. No pattern at all.but decetn in weight. A fixed large holed ring is attached to the back...
Victorian Silver coin brooch .Four designs on the front and dated 1887 and QUEEN VICTORIA on the reverse Nice mount on this coin .The coin can bre removed from the mount if wished.so the silver marked mount can be used for another coin or brooch.Simple c clasp and long pin.Good weight and in very good condition.A good quality brooch which is very well made.
A most unusual charm of a silver ball which opens to show a hanging gold heart with a stone set to the centre.This tiny heart could be gold, or gold on silver the stone could be a very tiny diamond or paste stone. The charm is heavy fashioned as a ball with a hook clasp. Quite well put together as it does not open too easily and shuts with a good snap closure.It is marked 925 on the bottom. A very rare charm which would looks lovely on a charm bracelet or equally nice on a silver charm as a pendant.
This is a stunning set of vintage costume jewellery.By the well reknowned makers JEWELCRAFT who were known for their quality jewellery items.This set has a wonderful brooch very much inspired by the renanaissance era.With ornate sirls holding bright pink fuschia stones with saphire blue stones and faux pearls with a large pearl drop.But even more detail as to the centre of this brooch is a large turquoise faux stone bead.A rollover clasp secures this vintage brooch.The earrings are signed JEWELCRAFT...
Charles Horner silver hallmarked buckle bracelet.Has a chester hallmark for 1944 slightly rubbed,and the initials C.H. for Charles Horner - a prestigious and very collectable silver jewellery maker.This bracelet-bangle has an engine turned design with chain pattern to the centre and closes with SLIDE CLASP and four shaped holes to chose for the size of the wrist.Measuring approx 2cms in width it is a beautiful bracelet in solid silver with a stunning design.Also featuring the lion mark on the side...
If you love blue and white china then you might love this blue and white handpainted necklace. We feel it is of Chinese origin.These vintage shiny porcelain largish beads have a lovely dark navy blue muted flower design. They are of a very good quality and look to be threaded onto a mid blue silk.The clasp is of a barrel thread type. But it is a large one silver coloured very strong and secure to hold these beads which are HEAVY.So if you are loking for real statement vintage beads then these may...
Lovely colour glass necklace which we think is vaseline glass.With apple green glass beads and non uniform partly opaque vasline glass beads.With tiny gold coloured spacer beads between.The glass on the non uniform beads when held to the light have a distinct yellowy gold reflection.The clasp is a gold filligree fish hook type of closure.The beads look to be in pretty good condition. This necklace at some stage has been rethreaded onto a silk type of material but when looked closely the beads are...
So sweet two scotty dogs brooch. This vintage brooch is fairly large and features two scotty dogs complete with a tartan material bow and a shiny eye of a diamante type of stone for their eyes.A black celluloid material which they are made of has made them look very ARTY and slightly naive in design.Which suits them completely.The back has a rollover clasp. works well. We feel this is from around the 1970s in date.This black scotty dogs brooch is in very good condition apart from some old glue near...
If you love blue and white china then you might love this blue and white handpainted necklace. We feel it is of Chinese origin.These vintage shiny porcelain largish beads have a lovely dark navy blue muted flower design. They are of a very good quality and look to be threaded onto a mid blue silk.The clasp is of a barrel thread type. But it is a large one silver coloured very strong and secure to hold these beads which are HEAVY.So if you are loking for real statement vintage beads then these may...
Unusual vintage albertina silver necklace.Marked 925 for silver .Has strands of silver interspersed with floral emblems around the front and one finishing off to the middle.Stationary sliders.These albetinas were used as ladies watch chains.Mostly made into silver bracelets.But this is a necklace.This necklace in silver has a good look of quality and is a nice weight.Good classic elegant design about it ..Not a design that is seen regularly. Good strong clasp which we feel is a replacement at a later...
Gorgeous Stratton Mother Of Pearl vintage compact.This powder compact has super shiny squares of mother of pearl on the top.Showing delicate shades of cream,pink,green shining through. The interior has a very clean mirror. The gold reverse has a small dotty pattern and is marked STRATTON.A very secure snap closure shows the pure quality of a lovely compact.In very ood condition a coiple of small wear marks but certainly not to detract from this lovely vintage stratton mother of pearl compact nice...
A delightful silver - marked silver on the small ring under the clasp a miniature mesh purse.Would have been used by a lady to keep small coins or a tiny keepsake maybe at a dance. A well made small purse approx 13cms in length. It has a design of small bobble balls hanging from the bottom.A good strong sturdy clasp. To finish off a ring to place and and carry the miniature purse attached to your finger. The mesh is in very good condition with no holes or splits the photo shows the sides and looks...
Wedgwoodvintage large gold coloured surround brooch.approx 5x3 1/2 cms.This wedgwood brooch is in the pale blue colour with a classical maiden wearing a fine dress with what looks like scraves in each hand. The surround is very ornate with a typical wedgwood design of laural wreaths.Finished off with a good strong rollover clasp and strong pin. It has the original wedgwood box and wedgwood paper.A brooch in wedgwood to be worn or for the collector. These are becoming harder to source as they are...
This is a real eyecatching antique brooch pin. With clear paste stones the forerunners of diamante stones.Set into three rows. Behind is a navy bright blue glass with silver diagonal lines holding the paste stones in place. They are set qite high into the mount so they really sparkle.Around the edges are more sparkly paste stones and a gold crimped inside mount. The back is a closed plaque. With a c clasp and strong pin. This is ain very good condition no flat paste stones grey colour all of a good...
A very pretty classical carved shell caemeo brooch,pin with the added bonus of having a ring for putting onto a chain. The cameo is well carved with a good amount of detail to the ladys face and hair. Marked 800 for continental silver. It is approx 1 1/4 ins in length. It sits well in its mount which is plain to show off the subject. The lady has a pair of earrings and a necklace carved with ringlets in her hair. A mid caramel colour shell sets the carving well.A very pretty cameo with a good suject...
A very well made quality and HEAVY vintage compact. Unmarked suprisingly as this has everthing going for it! Th etop has gold glass beads with amber cognec coloured teardrop shaped glass stones and to finish off a square gold glass stone to the centre. This is all surrounded by a filigree flowder design.The metal is a burnished gold which looks to be gold plated and the stones set it off beautifully.The interior is clean and bright with no marks the hard powder has been left intact but can be removed...
A most unusual and eyecatching cat brooch. We feel dates from the 1930s.He looks so proud this cat.with a haught look. It is a very stylised design with a long curly tail and marcasite stones studded to his tail and his bow tie.Very well detailed even his eyes have dark red stones which we feel are probably garnet stones.He is marked on the reverse 925 and also has a silver mark to his lower leg which looks like a faded lion passant?.The clasp is a secure rollover with a strong steel pin.A super...
On offer is a striped agate Victorian bracelet charm.Nicely carved with a fluted shape.The colours are vivid from white through to dark brown all strped along this small victorian agate charm.Very unusual carved design with a good size bail ready for hanging on your charm bracelet or on a chain. It is set onto a gold coloured metal top-not gold. In good condition no chips or cracks to this charm. Well made and finished.
Wedgwood lady darker blue classical pendant.With an associated gold coloured box chain.The lady on the pendant is leaning on a pillar in a typical Wedgwood design.Marked on the back Wedgwood.In a lovely ornate gold coloured frame. Good strong bail for the chain. A more unusual style of Wedgwood pendant. Very pretty.
A lovely jewellery box large enough for a small necklace or a brooch. Approx 2 1/2 ins x 2 1/2ins. The box is covered with a mid blue leather look paper. The top is gold tooled . The hinges are safe and sound .A good clasp which is finished with blue enamel .The interior has the name on a cream silk lining of MELLETT AND SON 138 High Road Streatham.Which is in London.Has a black velvet material n the bottom to place your brooch or small necklace or pendant. The velvery feels a little lumpy but is...
Czech filigree brooch. 1920s I feel in date.Lovely workmanship simple clasp.Back of the brooch looks nearly as good as the front! Not flimsy and lots of woven strands..Lovely design with a petal flower inner Absolutely beautifully made..A stunning item with good patina and condition.Not cleaned. Size is approx 7 x 4 cms.
Vintage heavy silver cat charm.Heavy weight cat charm with tongue out! Comical face sitting up in pose.Quite a large charm well made.Looks 1950s in date.Not marked but definitely silver.A vintage silver good cat charm with lots of charm.
A gorgeous sweetheart brooch of RAF WINGS.iN 9CT SOLID GOLD.AJH MAKER Birmingham FULL HALLMARKS TO REVERSE.Small and dainty but featuring a lot of detal. This brooch is approx 1 1/4 ins in diameter.Simple c clasp.These sweetheart brooches are very sought after and to find one in 9ct gold is super.In very good condition this brooch pin is a good collectable item for those who have raf interest or collect sweetheart brooches.Or just a collector of very good quality gold brooches.
So sweet is this silver dog brooch. We feel it is a JACK RUSSSELL breed of dog.Lots of movement have gone into the creation of this dog pin brooch.He is very well detailed small but a decent weight.Hallmarked on the reverse with full English hallmarks.With a strong and secure rollover clasp.He is ready for a new owner.His face and expression are lovely.A super brooch for a dog collector of jewellery,owner of Jack Russell dogs or simply a lover of well made pieces of vintage silver jewellery. Gorgeous...
Pretty decorated top snuff tin.Trench art.Brass with a black design to top sides and edges look to be hand done.Lid lifts off and has two initials S.S. inside.Has a little wear but still in good condition for its age.nice weight uncleaned item.approx 6cms in width.A nice collectors item.
A silver enamel jubilee 1977 charm.Something to keep,collect and remember especially with the celebrations all Royal this year.The charm has red and navy enamel and the Queens head to the centre. With Queen Elizabeth 11 silver Jubliee 1977 around the edge.Marked on the reverse SILVER. Comes ready to hand from your bracelet with a ring attached. A good colectable and wearable silver enamel vintage charm. In very good condition no marks to the enamel.
A pretty German vintage enamel and silver bell charm. This is a little more unusual as it has a lemon enamel background and a green and white stalk wiith a white flower.Marked on the reverse 800 but also has makers initials EH.j. So nice to have the makers marks. In very good condition no marks to the enamel even under a strong eyeglass can be seen.Ready for your bracelet or chain with its own hanging ring.A pretty enamel charm.
This is a stunning antique paste buckle for sale.If you collect buckles of any kind, you will certainly want to consider purchasing this item.It is oval,huge, approx 6 1/2 cent length and early victorian. This paste belt bucklet is so eyecatching with really shiny,sparkly,paste stones.The stones are set into an open back and are foiled.Three large claws hold the buickle in place.This buckle is in very good condition with no dark or blank stones.Fitted on to a strong bar which completes this item...
Vintage carryall compact.Containing two compartments one with a mirror and a sieve the other blank probably used for small cards Has a Lucite,mother of pearl type front ..Lovely little chain completes this usable item..Small piece of glue attached to bottom of mirror I shall not remove incase I break the mirror.What a sweet little item so usable now for all types of items.Business cards etc.A good collectors item in good condition for its used age does show some tarnish to the sides and underside...
A vintage Snowflake 9ct gold illusion set diamond charm,a lovely small charm of a snowflake comes ready with its own 9ct gold hanging ring for your bracelet.. This is a beautiful charm with a nice detail to the edges plus to the centre of this snowflake charm is a very small diamond.The charm is not marked but has been tested to 9ct gold and the diamond has been tested..Very sparkly and sweet this would make such a beautiful gift for Christmas.Very lightweight but sooo pretty!. approx 1 3/4 cms including...
Silver Touch Wud Charm.See the link on the blog Good Luck Jewellery where you will find some details about this type of charm.Used during the first world war for luck.http://www.braceletstobucklesjewellery.co.uk/vintage-charms-good-luck-charmsThis little fellow has gold coloured stone eyes.Many of these charms have lost the eyes over time so this is lovely to have intact.Silver marked on the back along with the registration mark for 1916.In good condition for its age.
Truly lovely small beaded handbag.From the 1940s/50s in date.With its off white colour and sequins on the background , it also has seed pearl beads making a flower design on the front.The back is more restrained with small seed beads in little cluster designs. The good gold coloured clip closes and opens without any show of age. Finally finished off with a flexible snake handle.It has a lovely clean interior.The interior has a label stating MADE IN HONG KONG. Where thet still hand make satin and...
Delicious Le Soir small beaded black handbag with a wavy line design.Quite heavy for its size of approx 20cms in length by 10cms approx.It has a good strong clasp.Features a long gold chain which has been attached sometime previous to make a shoulder bag but this can be removed just by undoing the round link. if wished as it has a small beaded carrying handle the original attached. The interior is excellent very clean with shiny black satin and a label stating HANDMADE EXCUSIVELY FOR LE SOIR HANDBAGS...
This is a very well carved ivory brooch. Dating from the Victorian period. This brooch is carved in ivory in the design of grapes and vines..An unusual design and shape being a rectangle.The grapes are carved into tendril shapes into the vine leaves.The brooch is approx 8 1/2 cms or 3 1/2 ins. So it is a decetn size for wearing. The reverse has some nice graining.A very large strong steel pin fixes to a c clasp.The ivory still has a nice colour of a cream.In good condition this ivory brooch is a...
A sweet carved rose brooch. This is a well carved brooch in bone of a rose with nice detailing to the petals being serrated. The added bonus of this brooch is that it has been slightly dyed to show a very pale pink to the centre opening petals.a nice size not too big or small over 1 inch in diameter. It has a secure and strong c clasp and pin. The pin and clasp has lost its original colour but still works fine.In good condition no chips to the petals of the carving on this carved brooch.Would match...
A very pretty carved Ivory bangle. This bangle,bracelet is carved all around the top with flowers and leaves.The interior has good graining to be seen. We feel this is dating from the 1930s. The bracelet is in good ocndition,still exhibiting a nice cream colour and not the darker cream.Theis carved bracelet bangle is in good condition. A small green stain/mark can be seen feintly on the inside but it is not a problem.Size in diameter approx 2 3/4 ins or 6 1/2 cms.Average size wrist. But you must...
A very unusual pair of vintage 9ct gold earrings. Marked 9ct and other hard to decipher marks on the shepherds hooks.These earrings are for pierced ears.They are very dainty and have a star inside a patterned circle.We think they may date from the 1930s.They drop and move easily to catch the light. They are in very good condition.Very pretty with an unusual design these 9ct gold earrings would make a lovely gift. Very dainty and lightweight.Very Christmassy!
A pretty carved bone bracelet of flowers. There are eight carved flowers in bone in this bracelet. All on a nylon elastic stretchy material. The flowers are well carved approx 3/4 in each flower. The flowers hav two smal interspersed beads of bone between except for the area tied together either side of the 2 flowers has no spacer beads but this does not show unless you examine the bracelet. The flowers are in good condition with no chips. A pretty and summery bracelet on elastic to wear in a good...
Very pretty Art Deco long necklace no clasp.With black and red facetted grauated beads.Very shiny and clear.Catches the light extremely well.No trying to put a catch together as it just fits over the head- great for when in a hurry, Dating we feel from the 1930s.This facetted deco necklace is In good condition.Original stringing and has been nicely strung.This red and black glass facetted necklace can be worn with any item and is a true classic.
Red and black facetted glass necklace with patterned end of day glass beads.This necklace probably originated in Murano Italy.The beads are of different sizes small red and black with facets grauating to larger with three larger still glass beads with multi coloured glass.These were known as end of day glass as it was the glass left after blowing that was used to make these beads at the end of the day.It is a very striking necklace we would date from the 1930s approx.Finished off with a secure barrel...
A lovely silver brooch by the well known scottish silver jewellery maker OLA GORIE. This onewhich is rarer as it is signed with the older signature O.L.A on her website saying that any signed wiith these initials means a rarermore collectable and older vintage brooch.This is a good size silver brooch almost 2inches in diameter marked SILVER and O.L.A.Looks to be an abstract elephant very Scandinavian in the type of design. This pin is a good collectable and wearable brooch. In very good condition...
A very ornate and well made silver cross which we think may be low grade silver. This is marked on the back ALP ITALY. The stone in the centre is a faux glass turquoise stone which matches very well with the silver of the cross. The design is of nany different parts. As you can see in the photos. Substantially made and a very unusual item of vintage jewellery. If you are looking for an unusual statement itemof jewellery then this could be it! The chain is a long link which also has a clasp we have...
Very pretty long necklace no clasp.With black and red facetted grauated beads.Very shiny and clear.Catches the light extremely well.No trying to put a catch together as it just fits over the head- great for when in a hurry, Looks to date from the 1930s. In good condition.Nicely strung.Red black glass necklace which is a classic.
A super large and very well detailed vintage orchid filigree brooch.This is signed on the reverse and was made in Portugal.They were known for there exquisite filigree work. Which resembles fine lacework.This has the added feature of being gilided in a gold wash.The pin brooch has a good secure clasp and pin rollover type.This brooch has also a reg no 3469,marked on a plaque.Also STERLING GV PORTUGAL. On another plaque so a sign of quality.Slight darkening to the gold wash here and there but not...
Such a summery brooch is this one .We feel it is made of ceramic? Although it looks crystallised under a loupe.This a very pretty pin it may be handmade and looks to date from the 1940s.With a wired backing and a green covering the reverse is finished off with a simple slip under c clasp and a long pin.We thought it might be old sugar paste? But cannot be certain.The middeles of most of the flowers are glass.Hard to describe but approx 4ins end to end 10 cms.I f you have any questions please ask...
A rare KIGU VINTAGE POWDER COMPACT WITH ENGINE TURNED DESIGN TO THE TOP AND TWO CIRCLES TO THE EDGE.wITH A BLACK CENTRE AND MARCASITE STONES RESEMBLING A FLOWER with a small blue stone.The interior has a mirror which has two very small black marks otherwise clean and no misting. Otherwise a clean interior.Nice secure sliding clasp opening and closure.***Please note this compact has a dark mark of about 1cms to the bottom right side. looks to be a water mark? underneath also has darker areas which...
A very pretty Japanese bracelet of the Damascene varitey.This one with ten small fans .Each fan has a gold and silver decoration It is marked K24.This is the e gold finishing on each of the small fan designs.It is approx 18 1/2 cms or 7 1/2 ins.end to end. so a good length. Having an easy opening and closure with a push in clasp makes this a lovely vintage bracelet. The gold and silver wok is in very good condition the reverse has a gone to a matt darker patina .But the front design is still very...
This is one of the nicest duette brooches that we have had for sale. A little more unusual instead of diamantes or rhinestones this brooch clip is studded with MARCASITE STONES.This brooch is of the clip variety which splits into two from a brooch so you can wear one part of the brooch or two together. Very well brooch with all of the marcasites being originals no replacements and no missing stones.it is a very beaitful design of flowers very shiny and crisp.A rollover clasp which is good and secure...
This is a beautiful set of vintage damascene -shakudo butterfly brooch with matching earrings in a butterfly design.They are Japanese by the makers AMITA.Singed on the reverse of the brooch and earrings AMITA JAPAN. The brooch is a good size and will show when worn approx 6cms wing to wing and the earrings 2 1/2 cms wing to wing.They display gold and silver japanese scenes and are perfectly matched in every way.The brooch has a rollover claps and the pin seems to rattle a little in the clasp but...
