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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1940 item #1435981
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,600.00
Our Deco era sapphire eternity band is crafted of polished 15K white gold. The ring features 25 clear blue sapphires and approximately 1.15 carats. The inside band provides a window into the sapphires. Eternity bands symbolize everlasting love and are given on special occasions to commemorate an anniversary, a wedding, the birth of a first child, or as a holiday gift. The band measures between US 7 and is NOT size-able. It measures an unusually wide 1/8 of an inch and is heavy for an eternity...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1445718
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,600.00
Modernist circles abound on this minimalist ring boldly signed PIERRE CARDIN. Constructed entirely of silver and gold, no matter what other jewelry you are wearing, this ring goes with it all. The ring has three gold half rounds discs on top of, sandwiched between, and underneath two slightly flattened but substantial silver bands. The gold contrasts well against the silver and both metals reflect the light with their high sheen. This ring is easy to wear, indestructible, and requires no special...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1450160
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,600.00
Charming 18K Victorian gypsy ring with a solitaire diamonds set in an unusual carved pointed petal setting with incised flourishes along the shoulders which are a nice detail.. This type of mounting was popular through the 19th century and into the 20th. The gem is set flush with the gold band creating a secure setting for people with active lifestyles. The ring is great for stacking or alone. The diamond is roughly 30 points old cushion cut and the face of the ring measures 2cm x 7.5mm and w...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1458648
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,600.00
This ring is unusual in that in represents many Victorian motifs; the love knot, the serpent (symbolizing eternal love), and the twisted band on each side is another version the love knot. The love knot dates to antiquity, symbolizing love, friendship and affection. The simple knot, lacking a beginning, middle or end, evokes the eternal connection and unbreakable bond between two people. The rose diamond studded snake head is the proverbial "icing on the cake" on this interesting and unusual hal...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1441409
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,625.00
Our star stamped chain link bracelet is made up of two strands of 9 carat gold chains set parallel to each other and soldered together in at three places along the length of the bracelet, which gives it movement. The bracelet has small round links each of which are stamped with little stars. The back of the bracelet is identical to the front, also stamped with stars on each round link. The double strands terminate at both ends in a square prism set on the angle of a diamond, with the square pris...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1447732
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,635.00
The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this charming brooch can rest on your shoulder or perch on your lapel.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1441403
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,640.00
9K Turquoise and pearl pendant with integrated matching turquoise studded large bale and original crystal on a 9K gold back. The turquoise stones and natural pearls have managed to avoid the fate of so much Victorian jewelry, stone discoloration. The pairing of the two types of stones is typical of mid Victorian sentimental jewelry. Small pendants like this one were popular in the early 19th century as sentimental friendship jewelry, to be exchanged among family and friends as tokens of affectio...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1431860
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,650.00
HM 1905 18K Diamond Knot Ring. Antique 18K and diamond-studded lover's knot ring hallmarked for Birmingham, 1905. Lover's knots were a Victorian motif that continued in popularity through WWI. Our lover's knot ring has three old mine cut diamonds embedded securely within incised stars set in gold squares. The figural knot can be seen on the underside of the ring and is as beautiful as the front. The ring can be sized and is a US size 9.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1445721
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,680.00
Elegant five stone sapphire and diamond band ring shown with one of our gold Mitzvah bands. With its slender profile, this makes a wonderful ring stack. Stack 2, 3 or 4 other rings and you have a terrific look. This ring was made in the 1910's in the Victorian style. Shown in one photo with our Mizpah ring and in another photo, our diamond gypsy ring, available on First Dibs and Trocadero.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1344386 (stock #SR4521)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,700.00
Exquisite Victorian silver bangle bracelet enhanced with a raised floral motif in two color gold. This unusual and striking cuff can be worn alone or joined with other gold or silver bangles. The bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide and its interior measurements are 1 15/16 by 2 1/4. It has hallmarks for Birmingham 1885.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1440156
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,700.00
Charming Victorian turquoise drop earrings set in silver, with daisy form tops and bow bottoms, circa 1880. The earrings are attached to gold shepherds hooks and are 1.4 inches long. Turquoise were considered sentimental love jewelry and the Victorians, ever the romantics, associated turquoise with happiness in life.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #1486865
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,700.00
Stylized Flower Band ring of 18K and platinum with an individual flower stem adorned with hand carved leaves emerging from a gold vertical strip on each side of the band and circling in 2 directions to reach the single flower 180 degrees around the ring. The leaves and flower have small diamonds that give it a touch of elegance. One thing to note is how different the ring looks from different angles, yet another reason we adore this ring. The organic open work design makes an ideal stackin...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #1180350 (stock #SR8079)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,725.00

C. 1820, 1 3/4"W x 4 5/8"L x 2"H. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1426176
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,745.00
15K gold fede or love ring with two hands coming together to enclose a gold heart with a single rose-cut diamond embedded in a carved star at the center. The word "fede" means faith. The clasped hands motif has been used since Roman times. The ring is US size 8.25.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1180353 (stock #SR8073)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,750.00

c. 1820, 1 3/8" X 2 3/8" X 3/4"Height. Priced at $ 1750.00 each. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1450813
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,760.00
Sterling silver 62 inch hand forged watch chain with an unusual S shaped spiral link that mimics the neoclassical ornamental ironwork designs of the 19th century. The hand forged links are repeated all around the chain. This chain is completely made up of these neoclassical style links. It has a round bolt clip from which you can add a pendant. It can be worn with a suit or a tee shirt and will look terrific with either.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1483600
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,760.00
Our 18K (stamped) four band Turkish style harem ring has four individual gold bands held together by an unassuming gold connector to create one stacking ring. Harem rings were first created as wedding bands in Turkey and later copied by jewelers in Europe and America. The design of the ring with its back connector helps keep the stack of slender bands in order. The design of 4 bands in one ring also makes the ring wider and more substantial, it is like buying 4 stacking rings. The design al...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180797 (stock #SR1986)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00

This Chelsea "gold anchor" period porcelain seal of a partridge in a next has a motto "marque de ma tendress". It dates to 1759-1768. We have a collection of these early Chelsea "toys". You can check our web site for others.

Condition: excellent
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1448919
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. This seal features Cupid, quiver slung over his shoulder, standing by an altar sacrificing a heart and reads, Je Vous L'offre, "I offer it (my heart) to you". These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". Charles Gouyn, a French jeweler , with Nicholas Sprimont a silversmith founded the Chelsea Factory in 1743. This is an original seal from the era in which Gouyn was manager of the Chelsea F...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #1448920
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". This particular seal features Cupid holding a spy-glass to his right eye, his left hand on a globe a quiver slung behind him, concave bottom. It reads in crisp read letters, "'ouvrage pour autrui", "work for others". Charles Gouyn, a French jeweler , with Nicholas Sprimont ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #1448921
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". This particular seal features a nun with her gilded black cape holding a staff and reading from a book. The seal reads in red letters, "Amour Spirituel", ("Spiritual Love"). The black cape with gold edging is in particularly fine condition. Charles Gouyn, a French jeweler, with Nicholas Sprimont, a silversmith founded the Chelsea Factory in 1743...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1449622
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
18K gold chased ring in the form of a buckle. Buckle rings were popular in Victorian England as the Queen wore her order of the garter on her finger. The maker of the ring was William Bullock (WB is the maker's mark). The ring is a US size 6 and .38 inches wide and weighs 6.4 grams. It should not be sized or you will destroy the chased and engraved wide gold band.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1452894
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
Beautifully miniature hand painted rectangular signet ring of the tree of life. The tree of life has its origins in both Judaism and Christianity, it is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, and symbolizes connection to the larger world, the earth and the sky. This ring is 17x 11.4mm and sits about 3.6 mm off the finger. It is 5/8 long and almost ½ inch wide. The size is 6.25 US. The Weight is 3.0 Grams.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1452949
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
This is an original nineteenth century sterling watch chain with a round interlocking link. Close-up photos reveal the interlocking nature of the links. A great deal of ingenuity went into making chains, and there is nothing like an original long Victorian watch chain that retains its original length. Watch chains of the nineteenth century served the function of allowing the watch to be retrieved from the pocket without losing grasp of the watch itself. If you favor chains that are fu...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1460232
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
Victorian Forget Me Not ring 15K set with six turquoise stones in a radial pattern, 3 supporting turquoises on each side and a diamond at center. The flower literally means “Forget me not” and the small rose diamond in the centre signifies eternal love. The band is ornately carved to enhance the delicacy of the ring. The ring no longer has hair behind crystal back but few examples have survived with this intact. The ring dates to C1880 and is a size 8.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1449560
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,825.00
At 65 inches, this is an Niello chain with alternating gold and silver loops in its original length and is a classic loop-in-loop design dating from ancient times, in which the individual loops are soldered before assembly. With alternating rose gold and niello patterned links and the large size of the links, the chain has a modern, almost sepia toned look that we love. Niello refers to an ancient technique of decorating silver which was revived in the 19th century and adopted by English jewe...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1436082
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,846.00
We love baby rings, worn around the knuckle or worn clipped to a large split ring and worn around a chain, or simply collected in honor of a new baby. Our Victorian baby ring has rose diamonds encased in gold, spaced evenly around the band. The band has a royal blue enamel border on both top and bottom of the band. The blue enamel is itself accented by a slender border of gold. The combination of the rose diamonds set in gold with the enamel blue detail make this an exceptional baby ring. The o...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180352 (stock #SR8074)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,850.00

c. 1780, Candlesconces gone, 6 1/2" Height. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471171
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,850.00
Double portrait cameo ring in sardonyx, a variety of onyx and from the chalcedony family of stones, with the profiles of Venus and Mars overlaid in a pleasing contrast and further set on a carved rectangular stone in a 9K cigar band. Mars is shown in black at the foreground with his warrior attributes (helmet and armour) while Venus is portrayed in the background in white. We love the way each is carved from the same piece of stone then further mounted on another piece of stone. Our double portr...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1471178
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,850.00
This wonderful 18K Scottish fob features an imposing tower, the symbol for the Mason family crest. The fob is carved with a motto which reads "Demeure Par La Verite" and translates to "Keep Fast By the Truth". Keep fast by the truth is rooted in the bible: from the Gospel of John, it means remain faithful to the word of God and one will be rewarded with a fruitful life. Our fob is 1.5" tall and just shy of 1.5" wide. Family crest information sourced from Fairbanks' Guide (see photo of fortress d...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #1430653
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,875.00
Dainty Georgian pansy pin set with amethysts and citrines in 18K gold. Pansy pins were often given as a gift from a loved as the sound of the word pansy was similar to the French "pense", meaning "think, remember me". Time to continue the tradition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1426907
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,880.00
Stunning 18K gold and diamond cufflinks, c1900, depicting eagles, a great gift for that special French Cuff Guy. Stunning 18K gold and diamond cufflinks, c1900, depicting eagles. Eagles are often scene in mythological scenes w Zeus, the King of the gods, as a symbol of his strength and power. The cufflinks are hallmarked w the initials FC, referring to Frederick Courthope, a master goldsmith who worked in the Arts and Crafts tradition. Courthope took over the business of the respected Georg...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1426547
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,900.00
Translated as "pierce" in French, the word pique describes a classically Victorian type of jewelry made by heating tortoiseshell and piercing it with gold and silver inlays to create beautiful geometric or floral patterns. This describes the beautiful art of pique jewelry, made from the upper shell and lower belly of the hawksbill turtle and considered the highest quality of turtle shell and used for the production of beautiful boxes, objet, hair ornaments, and in the nineteenth century, jewelry...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471162
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,900.00
Classic Victorian era pleasing large size round monogramed signet ring with an old english monogram carved in a carnelian hard stone with carved scrolls set into the 15K band. The ring is shown with an assortment of other signet rings in a similar shape. We think it looks terrific with others, or alone. The ring is .6 of an inch wide and .5 inches tall (15 mm wide and 12+ mm tall) and is a US size 10 and size-able.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #1445531
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,920.00
Georgian chased fob of 15K in the shape of a stirrup cup with a chased built in bale for hanging from your favorite pendant. The fob is filled with clear unadorned citrine. With the gold-work chased on every surface, this is a fob to behold. A nice hefty size, this Georgian fob is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite gold chain.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1920 item #1426278
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,925.00
Fabulous chunky 18K and diamond-studded lover's knot ring hallmarked London, 1919. Unusual knot ring with three gold diamond-shaped squares superimposed along the knot band and table-cut diamonds embedded securely within the incised stars on each square. The figural knot can be seen on the underside of the ring and is almost as beautiful as the front. The ring is a US size 8 and can be sized.