Catalog: Sold Items (85)

A George III gilt brass and intaglio glass seal fob circa 1780-1800. This 1-3/16" high desk writing accessory features an inset intaglio carved carnelian glass portrait of the English King George III of England. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the expected dirt and manufacturing irregularities seen in hand made items of this age, and the loss of most of the gilding of which some traces remain. An interesting artifact. 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 post to the U.S. starts at $17.50 (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. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A genuine Georgian black basalt 6-1/4" across and 2-3/4" high bowl by Wedgwood. In the unadorned black basalt matte finish ware, this bowl is stamped WEDGWOOD 6 with a four unit "quote mark" near the edge. It is simple and Georgian in style, with a 7/8" collar and a fine foot rim. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some rust-coloured discolouration or deposits on the interior. 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 $23 (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, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

Mid 19th century Bohemian pair of ruby stained jars with a grape and vine motif. This attractive antique pair are in in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than a few very small touches of wear to the red on one stopper and on the upper rim. 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 $22 (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, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A Victorian Good Luck sterling horseshoe pin circa 1880s. This vintage Victorian piece of sterling silver sporting jewellery measures 1" x 1-1/8", it closes with a c-clasp and it is of typical late 19th century hollow construction and it has a finely detailed relief design on the front. It is unmarked, not uncommon on Victorian pieces of this period, but it tests as sterling grade silver. This item is in excellent antique condition with no dents, monograms, 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. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - 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 14k seed pearl shamrock straight collar pin or tie pin circa 1900. This antique yellow gold brooch with a 3/8" across shamrock is set with genuine seed pearls. It measures 1-1/2" in length and is stamped 14K in the top leaf, with a manufacturer's mark that looks like an antique key on one side leaf, and there is also a mark /20 on the stem. It closes like a safety pin, it weighs 1.6 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, corrosion, repairs or damage. 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 $14.00 - 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 late Victorian period gold filled lily of the valley seed pearl photo locket pendant circa 1890 1900. This hand engraved antique 1-5/16" locket is stamped P&M with other symbols and 2 10 (maker unidentified). The genuine half pearls are arrayed in the form of a lily of the valley flower and this lovely matte finish locket is in excellent antique condition with only the expected slight signs of wear / patina. There are some small scratches and test acid staining from a previous test for gold content but this will be covered up by your photo. This unusual locket would make a fine gift for the love in your life. 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 $23 (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 19th century engraved and gilded sterling silver chatelaine perfume flask. This 1-1/4" diameter pendant flask measures 2-5/8" from the top of the hanging chain to the bottom, the engraving is finely done and different on both sides, and it has the original threaded cap and gilt stopper. It is unmarked except for a fancy monogram and it may also have been made to be worn on a chatelaine. This fine antique perfume bottle is in excellent 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance 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 set of four 8-1/2" English porcelain fluted edge or scalloped breakfast plates in the Rome pattern, made by Copeland Spode. Each has an impressed 80 year date (1880), and these plates have the grey/black colourway. They have the early impressed Copeland mark, and two have the printed Copeland mark; each has impressed pattern and month marks. This set is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs; each one has some very minor cut marks not affecting the pattern and one has some over-glazed frit near the edge, which would be original to the manufacture of the piece. 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 $24 (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 19thC 15k garnet pearls stickpin cravat or tie pin in a case. This 2-3/8" pin has a flower style 3/8" head with a deep ruby red garnet surrounded by pearls. It is unmarked but tests as 15k and the gold is slightly rose in colour. The pin is Victorian in style with the twisted shaft inserted into a ring on the head however the fitted hinged case has the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. mark used after 1898 with the Appointment to the King legend which would make it Edwardian. It's possible the pin is older than the case but it could also be contemporary to it (c1901) even though it has an older Victorian manufacturing style. We obtained them together and that's how we're selling them. The case is velvet and silk lined with a gold maker's stamp. This lovely pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor rubs to the black leather wrapped gold trimmed case. It can be re-blacked with shoe polish if you want. 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 $20 (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 10k enamel heart charm with Canadian provinces circa 1900. It has crests of the (then 7) Canadian provinces and this lovely antique yellow gold pendant was made the George H Lees jewellery company of Hamilton ( Ontario Canada) and is stamped 10K with the maker's mark. This piece dates to the pre-1905 era since Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland are not shown. It weighs 1.4 grams, it measures 5/8" across, 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked 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, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A stunning set of three vintage late Victorian hand hammered repousse copper nesting serving trays c1900. These unsigned but high quality trays are of thick, robust construction, and they measure 12 x 9-1/2", 16 x 12", and a whopping 20 x 15". Each has high relief floral decoration and rolled edges for strength - they weigh 2752 grams in total. It is unusual to find one copper tray, and a set of three matching trays is rare indeed. They were polished when we obtained them and they are starting to darken now - you can polish them or let them get back to their rich original brown patina if you wish. This set is in excellent 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $45 (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, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

An Edwardian 10k 14k birds and heart seed pearls lavaliere necklace circa 1900 1910. This classy and elegant 18-3/8" necklace features three flying birds, one of which is mounted on a heart with a star suspended from it. The seed pearls spread throughout the 2-1/2 - 1-1/8" central drop are quite attractive and the drop is stamped 10K. The contemporary rope twist chains are replacements and they are unmarked but test as 14k gold, and they have a barrel clasp. This fine necklace weighs 5.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the chain replacement. 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 $24 (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 14k Edwardian shell cameo peridot and seed pearls lavaliere necklace from 1900 1910. This beauty measures 19-5/8" long and it includes a 3-1/2 x 1-1/2" central drop containing a hand carved shell cameo portrait of a young woman as well as two green peridot drops, a seed pearl drop and other ornamental seed pearls throughout. It has a 14K mark on the springring clasp and it weighs 3.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however there are small loops for a drop of some sort on each side which are now missing but this doesn't really detract from the appeal of this fine necklace. 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 $25 (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 late Victorian gp serpent snake necklace with a cabochon. This beautifully made late Victorian or Edwardian vintage gold plated over brass serpent necklace is from 1890-1900. This 20-1/2" necklace features a finely detailed snake head with open mouth and jagged teeth, patterned scales, and a bezel-set turquoise blue coloured glass cabochon on its head. The head screws onto the threaded end which protrudes through the coiled tail of the snake; the chain itself is serpentine and flexible. This necklace is unmarked, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the surface of the glass stone and a chip to the end plus some very slight wear to the gold plating. 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 vintage 7-1/2" high x 6-1/2" x 4" rectangular Ocean Blend Indian & Ceylon Tea tin with an unusual deep teal blue background. It has centre graphics of a steamship. This Canadian (Toronto and Peterboro (sic) tin was manufactured by Macdonald Mfg. Co. Limited Toronto; we haven't seen one with the blue colour before. This excellent advertising piece is in very good original condition with the following condition notes: one panel and one side excellent graphics and colour with minor spotting and scrapes, one side panel scrapes to paint below TEA, other side panel spots of wear and stains/residue from masking tape (not removed), surface scraping and loss of surface to lid, small dent to edge at one side panel, and splits to rear of lid at the hinges (from surface to hinge). Lid has many use marks/scrapes. Otherwise this is a nice, clean presentable example. 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 air 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. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A vintage and superb Art Nouveau period 9/16" diameter 12K yellow gold stickpin (unmarked but tested) c1890-1900. This 2-1/2" stickpin features two Art Nouveau maidens with flowing decoration and bright beams of light flashing from a star in their hair. It has a typical period matte or Roman finish of deep yellow old (the gold was acid treated to bring a pure gold bloom or colour to the piece, apopular finish at the time). It weighs 2.0 grams and it is in very good original condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small dent on the rim at the back of the pin. 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 wonderful handpainted 2" high round cup and matching 5-1/4" saucer in the Old Imari 2451 pattern, produced by Royal Crown Derby. This English bone china cup and saucer have the Derby mark with the year cypher for 1906; the saucer also has the 06 date impressed under the glaze. This decorative item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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. Tracked packet insured shipping to the U.S. is $14.50 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $95 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, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

An Edwardian 12k rose gold amethyst ring circa 1910. This size 5-1/2 ring features a large light purple 5/16" solitaire amethyst with high claws on a simple shank. It weighs 2.0 grams, it is unmarked (and shows signs of resizing which may have obscured the marks) and it tests as 12k gold. The stone is approximately 1.5 carats (calculated) and this ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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 $22 (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.