Catalog (706)

A sterling silver bowling award trophy pendant watch fob dated 1936-1937. This 1" x 5/8" 5 pin bowling award fob was awarded to R. HANNA; it is stamped STERLING, it weighs 4.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. We haven't polished this fob as it has a satin finish and is was easier to photograph it unpolished. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air post to the U.S. is $14 (other spots may vary) - loss insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A Mexican sterling silver and amethyst cabochons bracelet circa 1930s 1940 This 7-3/8" length and 5/8" wide bracelet is a classic Mexico design, and the gem stones are genuine. This bracelet is stamped STERLING 925 TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark. It weighs 18.2 grams, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but there is a tiny triangle shape gap on one amethyst. It doesn't appear to be a chip from damage. We are strongly of the opinion that it is original to the gathering and polishing of the amethyst, and there is another polished line original to the stone in the same stone. Condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and have signs of patina/use. Expedited shipping to the US starts at $21 (tracking and insurance for loss included) Items paid with a credit card will be sent to confirmed addresses only. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL.

A vintage beautifully carved natural shell cameo with a 10k gold filigree edge and safety clasp c1910-20. This 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" cameo features a classical beautiful woman covered in flowers / roses, most likely this is a representation of Chloris, known more usually by her Roman mythological name of Flora. She is a nymph or demi-goddess associated with flowers and fertility, usually shown draped or garlanded (most often) in roses or other flowers. It is marked 10K on the pin gate-latch safety catch and it weighs 10.1 grams. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a slightly flattened area on the bottom of the gold filigree edge. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked surface insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary) - insurance and tracking is included in all shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 19th century 8-3/4" majolica begonia leaf plate. This decorative pottery plate has yellow, brown, pink and green colouration and it is marked with only a glazed 20; it is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear spots, overall crazing and light staining (see pictures). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $16.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A well-made blue and green claw-set rhinestones brooch and earrings set circa 1950s. It looks like a Delizza & Elster set, but has not been verified. This set includes the 2" x 1-5/8" brooch with safety catch plus the 1" x 3/4" clip-on earrings. Each has deep royal blue and emerald green triangular rhinestones as well as round blue and blue aurora borealis stones. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet surface shipping to the U.S. is $6.95 (other spots may vary) - insurance to $100 is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal.

A vintage pair of Art Deco carved mother-of-pearl rhodium plated cufflinks from the 1920s. These 9/16" across cufflinks have mother of pearl inserts on each segment, they are stamped PAT. SEPT. 14-20. and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; there is some dirt which we have since cleaned off. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

A 9k solid rose gold watch chain bracelet made from an antique English Albert watch chain. It has a modern spring-ring catch and each link is stamped 9 375. It weighs 13.8 grams, and it is 9" in length. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replaced springring clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked expedited shipping to the U.S. starts at $27 (other spots may vary) - insurance and tracking are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A mother of pearl rgp telescoping lorgnette handle from the 1890s. This eyeglasses extending handle is made of ornate rolled gold plate and hand carved mother of pearl panels with nice colour flash. It measures 5-1/4" when closed and 9-3/8" when opened. The top is 5/8" across, the extension has a fine checkerboard pattern, and the retaining inserts for the eyeglass frame are made of tortoiseshell. The opening is 3.5 mm. and the internal span is 10 mm. This unsigned high quality optical accessory in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A artisan studio style 1-1/4 x 3/8" sterling silver (tested) pendant with a cultured 4mm. pearl (nice pinkish lustre), a natural 25 point sapphire with superb blue colour, and a 5 point genuine diamond. This unsigned and elegant pendant weighs 1.2 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

A highly ornate engraved and tooled mid-Victorian silver coloured metal (not sterling) 1-1/4 x 1-1/8" photo locket. This 1870s-80s unsigned pendant has two different fancy external metal faces mounted on brass; it has both retaining bezels and some strands of hair inside along with blue backing papers. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

A vintage c1930s-40s Mexican sterling silver double or sweater pin with two donkeys joined by a chain. They measure 2-3/4" x 1-1/4" and 2" x 1-1/8"; the brass chain is 1" long. Each donkey features a large claw-set natural malachite cabochon stone and each pin has a safety catch. It weighs 26.6 grams, it is stamped MEXICO SILVER with a joined NF maker's mark, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

An attractive gold plated signed AMITA JAPAN komai 6-1/2" bracelet. This bracelet is done in the Komai damascening technique in which gold, copper and silver are inlaid into etched grooves on black oxidized metal backings. This 3/4" wide bracelet features Chinese characters, scenes of buildings, a dragon, bamboo, a boat and a rickshaw with rider; it has a box clasp and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $13.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

An Art Deco vintage gold filled and red crystal spider necklace circa 1930. This sautoir design necklace features a 1-1/4" width round spider with cherry red claw-set crystals suspended on a fine link 16" necklace with five red crystal rondel shape beads. The snap-over catch has a floral design and WBs. maker's initials, most likely for Ward Brothers of Birmingham, registered in 1888 - ?. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but there is a claw a bit askew on the smaller crystal. All condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and signs of use and patina should be expected. Tracked packet air post to the U.S. is $14 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be sent to the confirmed addresses only. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal.

An Avon Belleville (Mazer) sterling rhinestone necklace & bracelet. This vintage 1950s-60s sterling silver 14-1/4" necklace and matching 7" bracelet is set with bezel set facetted square cut rhinestones, made by Avon Belleville. Founded by Abe Mazer of Mazer/Jomaz and located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada (1945-71), this company was purchased by the California Perfume Company (Avon) in 1971 (info from Illusionjewels, with thanks). Each piece is 3/16" wide and each has a snapover catch; they are signed AVON STERLING. This set weighs 23.9 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor yellowing of the round rhinestones on the clasps. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

An ornate vintage c1900 Towle sterling silver souvenir spoon depicting the Light House & Harbor Lorain Ohio. this 5-3/4" spoon has excellent graphics in the bowl, which retains some its original gilding. It has an early 925/1000 Towle mark, it weighs 20.8 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $8.95 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A vintage Edwardian sterling silver and graduated seed pearl 3-3/8 x 1/8" bar brooch c1910. This pin is stamped STERLING, it has a safety catch, it weighs 6.0 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

A beautiful sterling silver and purple crystal sautoir necklace circa 1920s. This ekegant early Art Deco era necklace has a large amethyst crystal facetted unfoiled stone and paste rhinestones. The drop measures 2" x 3/4", the fine link chain is 17-1/2" long and it is stamped STG with a maker's mark. It weighs 7.2 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured post to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary) - insurance and tracking included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

A mid-Victorian pink coral & jet cameo brooch circa 1860s. This period 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" natural jet and pink coral portrait cameo pin is unsigned and it features a pale pink coral cameo set in jet, mounted on a brass back with a c-clasp. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some roughness and (possibly original) edge chipping to the jet around the inset cameo. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited packet air post to the U.S. starts at $19 (other spots may vary) - insurance and tracking includeds. Items paid with a credit card will be sent to onfirmed addresses only. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.