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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 : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1180480 (stock #SR4304)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,590.00

Fine enamel stickpin of a foxhead set in 15K gold that dates back to the Victorian period. C. 1870, 3/4" diameter, $ 1590. Condition: excellent Height: 0.75 inch

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1837 VR item #1180606 (stock #SR42)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,560.00

A rare 2 color English wooden snuff box in the form of a shoe decorated with brass studs and dated 1856. in perfect condition, c1820. Condition: excellent Height: 5.5 inches Width: 1.25 inches

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1800 item #1180552 (stock #SR4096)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,545.00
Marquis shaped memorialized ring of plaited hair set in 18K yellow gold with the initials LC in gold. The underside of the ring is engraved B.L.C. ob Nov 10 1789 aet 37;. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and due to its small size it was likely worn by the wife of the deceased as a memento while he traveled. The ring measures 1 1/4 at its widest. A wonderful piece honoring love.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1344462 (stock #SR4526)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,540.00
Lovely silver and gold bangle bracelet with a flower in vase motif. This boldly designed bracelet is engraved with an embossed background design of squares with a leaf motif. The bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide, the interior measurements are 1 7/8" by 2". An unusual and unique piece.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1427237
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,530.00
Striking Victorian Whitby jet earrings with a floral design. Jet jewelry became popular after the death of Prince Albert in 1861 when the court went into official mourning. These striking earrings measure 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at their widest.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1347716 (stock #SR4605)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,500.00
Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a silver dog tag clasp. The 19 large banded agate beads are interspersed with small black agate beads. The necklace measures 17 1/2" long, c 1870
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1426699
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,500.00
Sentimental sterling bangle bracelet bearing the biblical Mizpah inscription, signifying an emotional bond between two people physically separated due to acts of war or other calamities. It would typically be given by a lover about to be parted from his beloved. The word "Mizpah" is in raised lettering while the engraved inscription "The Lord When Between We are Me & Absent One Thee From Another" is inscribed beneath. The inscription is flanked by a carved shield and a single flower with attache...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1426794
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,500.00
The sporting craze in Victorian jewelry started in the 1890's and continued into the 20th century up until WWI. Encouraged by women's more active participation in sports, such jewelry was particularly fashionable for country wear. Our bangle is a slightly more modern version of the Victorian silver bangle, with a silver ball in the center of the tennis racket as the main motif, and stylized leaves to the left. A very subtle silver rope carving detail runs along the border of the tennis racket se...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1428091
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,500.00
Historic patriotic signet ring of iron, given by the Austro Hungarian military to the soldiers who fought on behalf of the Austro-Hungarian empire during WWI. The crest on the coat of arms is a crown signifying the monarchy (soon to collapse, following WWI). Below the crest is an inscribed "E" (not certain what the E signifies). Three carved leaves "reach" around each side pointing up the center crest. The ring is boldly engraved 1915, a size 9 1/2. A wonderful historic patriotic iron ring...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1920 item #1431707
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,500.00
We love this pale pink coral carving of a classical maiden with the depiction of a maenad (maenads were female followers of the God Bacchus, Roman mythological god of wine) carved in 14K along the ring's shoulder and on the coral head of the ring. The gold shoulder carvings add to the allure. Coral has the hardness of agate but can be carved to a level of fine detail and precision. The hallmark "14" indicate this ring is likely German/Austrian, which used the 14 designation for karat, as opposed...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1490112
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,489.00
The Chi-Rho symbol dates back to the early days of Christianity and is formed by superimposing 2 Greek letters, chi (X) and rho (P), which are the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos", the anointed one, The Greek spelling is Χριστῷ. The Chi Rho as a symbol of Christ was frequented during the time of in the fourth century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Constantine. The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of the Christogram (monogram of Christ) and is formed from the fir...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1458645
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,480.00
Classic Victorian ruby and diamond ring with a star set diamond set in a square and offset by 2 smaller diamonds and a singular ruby. The facets of the stones and gold band echo the geometry of the star setting and unusual square ring head. The ring is hallmarked so we knew exactly when it was made. Comfortable on and suitable for everyday wear. A great choice for anyone seeking a genuine antique Victorian ring to add to their stack. The ring is a US size 6.5 and can be sized.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1446920
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,465.00
Lava cameo brooch of Demeter (known to the Romans as Ceres) with a crown of wheat sheaves in her hair. The gold openwork bezel is of 12K and is pointed around the frame, a nice detail, and rather unusual, on the gold work. The brooch was possibly a souvenir from Italy acquired by a traveler on the European Grand Tour. There is an unreadable signature scratched into the reverse of the cameo. The goddess of agriculture, Demeter was perhaps the most important as she made everything grow and ripe...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1457536
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,460.00
Exceptional mourning band of the Regency period, with stripes of black enamel bordered with gold trim sandwiched between chased floral borders. The inscription reads "Mrs. Anne Smith Cunninghame of Caprington died 1st of March 1830." on the inside. The Scottish origin of the name Cunningham of Caprington along with the prefix "Mrs." tells us this ring was made in loving memory of a beloved Scottish wife. With its braided hair compartment intact, hand blocked engraving and chased borders, this ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1347748 (stock #SR4620)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,450.00
Victorian silver and three color gold locket with a raised floral and foliate design. Wonderful to wear on a chain, either short or long as shown here. The locket measures 1 3/4" high by 1 3/8" wide.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1431092
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,450.00
A very modern looking Niello locket with a modern design on its face and back in black enamel and silver. This most unusual locket would look wonderful hanging from your silver chain. The locket has a Weiner Workstatte (English: Vienna Workshop) graphic style. It is likely this locket design was a Victorian predecessor to this most creative and short lived Austrian movement in the Fin de Siecle. As the Victorians were never to leave a surface unfinished, note the pleasing vertical stripes ad...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1449562
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,440.00
Often confused with Whitby Jet, French Jet is polished glass with a more brilliant luster and flashier. Like Whitby Jet, it is truly antique, of the (Victorian) period, and no longer made, and therefore highly collectible. Like Whitby Jet, it was often used for mourning. This lightweight collar has a classic and unique look, looks terrific on and can be adjusted to different lengths about the neck, as it has a simple ribbon tie closure. There are scratches on the backs of a few of the fre...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1435828
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,435.00
A lovely pair of white paste earrings closed back set in silver gilt. Approximately 18 MM or .7 inches in width, these well scaled earrings can be dressed up or down. Made of "paste", a special glass and lead formula originating from George Ravenscroft, a London glassmaker, during the 17th century and perfected by a French jeweler Georges Strass in the 18th century. Each "paste" was handcarved to fit the setting. Paste has become very collectible and desirable and can no longer be made today. T...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1837 VR item #1313490 (stock #13014)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,400.00
Bold Newhall floral porcelain oval dish with cobalt background. The dish measures 11" long by 8" wide. There are two available.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1349071 (stock #SR4629)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,400.00
Victorian gilt metal collar is beautiful, flattering and wearable for any occasion
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1431125
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,400.00
Wonderful 15ct double sided Victorian locket ready for your favorite photograph! This lovely chased gold locket can be worn in 2 ways, with the belt buckle motif on the one side, or the old cut diamond on the other. Both sides are beautifully chased. The buckle and buckle motif was popularized by Queen Victoria, and the belt and buckle motif represented the Order of the Garter. The Order features the garter, which is imbued with the symbol of protection, fidelity, and loyalty. Gold chain not inc...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1460222
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,400.00
Elegant Georgian pinchbeck Pendeloque earrings with decorative floral accents along the bottom widest part and an attractive carved flower at the ear. The bottom of the earrings are finished with a hand wrought gold ball. Pinchbeck is an alloy developed by Christopher Pinchbeck in 1720 to simulate gold. His alloy of copper and zinc looks like gold and does not tarnish. The earrings are Georgian Pinchbeck Torpedo Drop Earrings with Decorative Floral Accents1 3/4 inches long and ½ inch at ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1920 item #1462543
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,400.00
18k diamond gypsy ring adorned with 2 cushion cut diamonds and 1 central ruby encased in 8 pointed stars on a polished gold band with a charming incised design on each shoulder and an unusual scalloped edge. Flush mount gypsy rings are one of the most secure settings for gemstones and as such were worn by men and women with active lifestyles. Such rings were very much popular among men. The popularity of gypsy, or flush mounted rings, began around the Victorian era and continued through the firs...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180397 (stock #SR8014)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,390.00

C. 1760, RED ANCHOR MARK, GOLD ANCHOR PERIOD, with glaze crack, 8 3/4" dia. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1313557 (stock #13015)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,375.00
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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1313461 (stock #13013)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,360.00
Classical pair of Jackfield Ware candlesticks with turquoise colored Roman figures on a black background. This pottery was first made at Jackfield, Shropshire, England, in the 18th century with a red clay body often decorated in relief and distinguished especially by its thick black glaze. These elegant candlesticks date to 1860 and would grace a mantle or dining room table.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1180998 (stock #SR1255)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,350.00

This snuff box in the form of a shoe, c1860, is mahogany.

Condition: excellent
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1431858
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,335.00
Antique 18K and diamond-studded lover's knot ring with nice clear hallmarks for Chester, 1909. The knot motif is a Victorian symbol of love. It continued in popularity through WWI. Our knot ring has three old mine cut diamonds embedded securely within incised stars which are further placed in gold squares. The figural knot can be seen on the underside of the ring and is every bit as beautiful as the front. This ring is a size 6 3/4.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1180381 (stock #SR8023)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,325.00

C. 1810, 8" x 12 1/2" x 4 1/2"H Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1459021
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,300.00
Our antique band ring has a pleasing minimalist vibe with its open cutwork of scrolls carved in platinum and trimmed in an 22K border. This is a simple band that is complex to make and constructed of materials that were highly expensive. Platinum was and is still an extremely strong and durable metal. The ring works beautifully for stacking ring and with gold and silver rings alike. It is as size 8 and is not size-able.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1462544
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,300.00
Charming 15K Victorian gypsy ring with an old mine cut diamond securely imbedded in a polished gold band. The ring is hallmarked HM Chester 1890. This type of setting was popular through the late 19th century and well into the 20th. The diamond is securely flush mounted into the band. Flush mounted rings, otherwise known as gypsy rings, can be worn for everyday wear. The ring is great for stacking or worn alone, and with its hallmark and polished gold band is a fine ring indeed. The ring weighs ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1950 item #1428964
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1295.00
Cute pair of open backed peridot and pearl earrings, with 6 pearls (incluidng one at the center) and 5 peridots in a radial design, creating the look of a forget me not. We love the unusual green of the peridot and the way the white pearls create an accent color. Perfect pair of earrings for daytime wear, for work or play. A bit more than ½ inch in diameter in size.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #1180338 (stock #SR8090)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,290.00

c. 1820, 6 1/4" H. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1180750 (stock #SR482)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,285.00

A Snuff box in the form of a shoe was a convenient form to put in a jacket pocket to carry snuff. This mahogany and brass studded shoe dates to 1860

Condition: excellent Height: 3 inches
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1436081
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,285.00
Our early Victorian 15K turquoise and pearl baby ring may be collected in honor of a new baby, worn around the knuckle, or clipped to a split ring and worn around a favorite chain, with or without other baby rings. Our ring has a center turquoise flanked by a pearl on each side. The open gold band is handcrafted with gold whorls and scrolls which are punctuated with little gold balls. Additional gold balls are placed along the shank. The top and bottom gold bands are reeded, another exceptional...