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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1930 item #1453021
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
An unusual gold toothpick enclosed in a fancy chic case for you to attach to a chain and have at the ready anytime you need one. This interesting deco piece is the unusual pendant you need to have with the rest of your "necessaries" about the neck. It will display nicely with your gold pencil and other attachments. C1930. The chain is not included.
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 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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1920 item #1460364
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,600.00
This fancy gold lined iron band reads "Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen", meaning "I gave gold for iron", and was part of a patriotic effort to fund the Austro Hungarian War whereupon German citizens were asked to donate their gold jewelry and other gold articles and in return they would receive iron rings with these patriotic inscriptions...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1180747 (stock #SR490)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,165.00

This sterling pin cushion in the form of a swan, is hallmarked Chester, 1911.

Condition: excellent Height: 1.5 inches Width: 2 inches
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...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1920 item #1428094
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,150.00
We love this Antique 15k diamond, sapphire, ruby & pearl ring, circa 1910, for its strong combination of shapes and colors as well as its dynamic symmetry. The ring sits on the diagonal, in contrast to the more common linear arrangement. Studded with old mine cut diamonds, a sapphire and a ruby, the pearl provides balance to the strong color and rough texture of the gemstones...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1920 item #1470305
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,200.00
Substantial 4 coiled 18K Snake Ring with rubies and diamonds of increasing sizes along the head of the ring. The 4 bands wind around the ring terminating in a flourish of the snake's tail. An outstanding snake ring, from the carefully chosen rubies and diamonds which are graduated in size and placed in a carved "tail" which echoes the graduated size of the snake's head, to the substantial coverage the ring provides...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1920 item #1457528
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,200.00
The Art Deco era ushered in a wave of exotic forms, of which our lizard ring is a superb example. Our 14K ring with an intricately carved reptile planted between 3 gemstones, a larger diamond on one side and a sapphire and smaller diamond on the other, is centered on historicism (as was the Art Deco period); reptiles date from ancient Rome and were a symbol of wedded bliss. The ring is sturdy and solid with its thick band, substantial face and firmly set gemstones...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1920 item #1426185
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,600.00
Colorful 14K American Art Nouveau ring with small diamond accent stones, and peridot, opal, garnet, amethyst, and aqua stones encircling the larger freshwater pearl at the center. The complimentary gemstones, graceful gold metal flourishes, and stylized marquis shape all contribute to this artfully designed ring. The gemstones are deftly set inside a gold border, another subtle detail that makes this ring appealing. The length of the ring has the effect of elongating one's hand...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1920 item #1466389
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,775.00
Substantial 9k double headed snake ring featuring pink sapphire laden tops, carved gold eyes and a modern looking chic open work gold band. The ring is hallmarked "Chester", the most innovative of all the English guilds, and dates precisely to 1911. The intertwined serpents represent 2 lovers woven together for eternity and symbolize fertility and rebirth. The pink sapphires are unusual in a snake ring and the cool pink tones are a wonderful contrast to the rose gold band...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1445716
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,250.00
Pretty neoclassical style pendant drop earrings of gilt metal with faceted silver balls adorning the front surface and are hung from a matching faceted ball at the top. A single acanthus leaf adorns the very bottom of each earring with spirals flanking the upper sides of the leaf. The earrings hang from gold shepherd's hooks. Lightweight earrings that work for either work or play.
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...
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...
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 1920 item #1428092
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,960.00
Fabulous emerald lizard form brooch! Comprised of of emerald green pastes and set in silver, this is a perfectly proportioned lizard with distinctive silver hands and toes. The lizard's red paste eyes are a perfect compliment to the green paste. Paste was a type of leaded glass formulated in the 18th century...
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...
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...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1431129
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$380.00
Stickpins, also known as tie pins, have been collected since the 18th century when neckwear for men came into fashion...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1449618
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,950.00
Lovely sapphire ring with three large sapphires and four small diamonds, a variation of the classic five stone half hoop diamond ring (the each pair of small diamonds read as one larger diamond). Five stone rings were crafted to show emphasis on the gemstones. The ring is set with the gemstones "a jour", or "open to the day" and can thus be worn for everyday wear and can be exposed to moisture within concern. The ring is a size 5 1/2.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1431636
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,100.00
Antique 9K gold Victorian "message" ring, "Mizpah, symbolizing a bond between two people, comes from a bible quote in the book of Genesis, "The Lord watch between thee and me, when we are absent one from another". Mizpah is the Hebrew word for "Watchtower", a pillar of stones which symbolized the covenant between Jacob and Laban. Mizpah rings were often exchanged between two people in the hope of protecting the two during a period of separation, often by war.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1435573
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,600.00
Delicate and ephemeral Victorian necklace woven from gold to create a light transparent woven gold necklace. Such necklaces often took the goldsmith weeks to make, and were entirely crafted by hand. The necklace is lightweight around the neck and literally weightless and is 16.5 inches long.
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 1910 item #1436976
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,850.00
Ring of diamonds and platinum, our band has 5 cushion cut diamond atop a band incised with scrolls and "V" flourishes. The ring has hallmarks for platinum and 18K as well as a maker's mark WG&S, William Greenwood and Sons. If you are looking for a diamond ring for a small finger size, this is the ring for you. US/Can. size 3 3/4.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1450158
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,200.00
We love the simplicity of this claw set amethyst single cabochon stone ring, made somewhere around the turn of the century or later. The ring is hallmarked 15K and has 3 decorative notches cut on both sides of the band. The single cabochon amethyst stone is a smooth and polished clear shade of purple and perfect. Notice the ring stands high on the hand. The ring is open backed and can be worn everyday and hand washing will not disturb it. US Size 8.5 but it can be resized.
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 : Pre 1910 item #1438440
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,200.00
We love these late Victorian 2 color gold coral earrings and the contrast between the yellow gold and rose gold of the three leaf arrangement. Each leaf is topped with a single coral rose. The leaf form is espaliered to a 15K textured gold "frame". The earrings are 1.5 inches long and hang from shepherd's hooks. Please be sure and ask us about the matching brooch to these earrings.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1458644
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
SOLD TO LINDA
9K antique snake ring with the snake wrapped four times around and revealing a very cute snake expression and cute round diamond eyes encased in a carved setting. The ring is hallmarked Birmingham 1910. The snake with its tail in its mouth was popular as a symbol of eternal life and was popularized by Queen Victoria when she was given a snake ring as her engagement ring by Prince Albert. The ring is US size 10 and was likely owned by a man at one time, as snake rings were popular among men as we...
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 1910 item #1369867 (stock #20038)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$5,170.00
Striking early Edwardian 18K gold ring of a man in a turban set with diamonds. The ring dates to 1900 . The ring has a French hallmark in the shape of a pineapple and a makers mark "JD". It is a size 8 and measures 3/4" at its widest.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1347745 (stock #SR4618)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
SOLD
Porcelain hound head whistle made by Royal Worcester. This sweet faced dog may be worn as a pendant on a chain or just kept as a pet. The hound measures 1 3/8" wide by by 1 1/8" deep by 7/8" high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1429733
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$995.00
These beautifully crafted Egyptian revival cufflinks of sterling silver scarab beetles are the creation of Herman and Eugene Unger, German immigrants who settled in Newark, NJ and were a part of the immensely creative Art Nouveau period at the turn of the nineteenth century. Herman was the silversmith while Eugene was the engraver. Similar to the Art Nouveau period itself, their popularity was brief, not the least of which was that fact that the commercial marketplace had difficulty supporting p...
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 : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1462548
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$850.00
This enchanting ruby band ring has 5 rubies displayed in a linear formation along the face of the polished gold band, which has a gold "leaf" carved into the band that in a charming manner appears to be "reaching" around to capture the gemstone mounted face of the ring. Our 15K Edwardian ruby band ring is hallmarked Birmingham for the year 1907. It has a maker's mark of "L BROTHERS". The ring weighs 2.1 grams and is a size US 7 3/4.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1438706
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,700.00
15K Victorian chain with a link design consisting of two "paperclips" joined together at a perfect 90 degree angle, leading to a lovely unusual lovers knot link where the lover's knot is wrapped in a braided pattern several times about a simple oval link (see close ups). Both the paper clip and the lover's knot links are Victorian motifs used to convey love and devotion. The chain is substantial at 36.3 grams. and at 51 inches can be worn doubled or tripled. There is a nicely scaled dog clip an...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : French : Pre 1910 item #1429869
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$460.00
Sophisticated and smart double sided 18K French cufflinks with the "owl" hallmark. The cufflinks are marquis shaped with 4 X's, or "kisses". The construction of the cufflinks is extremely well thought out, as the "free" end of the cufflink toggles on a hinge so it can be pulled with ease through the back cuff. For the French cuff type of guy!
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 : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1443361
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,850.00
18K yellow gold sapphire ring with three large sapphires and two diamonds, all roughly equal in size, in the form of a classic Victorian half hoop diamond ring, with emphasis on the gemstones. The ring is set with the gemstones "a jour", or "open to the day", meaning the ring can be worn for hand washing and is appropriate for everyday wear. The stones are polished and clear. The ring measures US 7 ½.
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 : English : Pre 1910 item #1458646
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,400.00
This slithering 18K gold snake ring with diamond eyes is a delight to wear. The snake motif, in this case, a snake eating it tail, an ouroboros, was first popularized in Victorian jewelry as a symbol of eternal life and eternal love. Queen Victoria's engagement ring was a snake. Our snake ring can be worn with the snake head looking down or up, whatever you prefer. The ring is hallmarked London, 1904. The ring is a US size 6 1/2.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1459020
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
SOLD
Our 18K gypsy ring has 3 well mounted and clean round diamonds mounted securely in a polished gold band. Such rings were made with the gemstones set flush with the gold band, one of the most secure ways to set a ring. The secure setting made the rings well suited for people with active lifestyles and were popular well into the twentieth century. The ring looks great stacked with others or alone. The year “1909” and an 18K mark can be seen on the inside of the band. The name is indecipherable...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1910 item #1180803 (stock #SR2122)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$975.00

It's an adorable miniature inkstand in pewter. Wonderful for a dollhouse. circa 1900.

Condition: excellent Height: 1.75 inches Width: 1 inch
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1465391
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,750.00
An essential chain for one's jewelry collection, this 18 inch long 9k Albert curb link chain has 2 dog clips attached for use as a clasp or to hang a pendant from. Each individual link and dog clip is individually stamped 9 and 375 (for 9K). "Albert" chains are a style of watch chain named after Prince Albert and were worn by both men and women in the 19th and early 20th century. This chain is particularly wonderful because of the two clips All the parts of the chain are original and intact an...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1428046
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,200.00
The birthstone for December, this antique five-stone turquoise ring, with its smooth, sky blue, nicely matched stones, is 15K and hallmarked Chester, 1907. Turquoise was thought to have talisman properties and to bring good fortune to the wearer. The ring is a size 7.5
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Mixed Media : Vertu : Pre 1910 item #1471160
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$700.00
A rare example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze hand painted bronze miniature figurines which were made around the turn of the 20th century in foundries in Austria and Vienna following a period (mid nineteenth century) when realism and and naturalism were in vogue. The bronzes were individually cast from sand molds used only once, then sculpted and cold painted by hand with several coats of a special and an unknown enamel paint that can no longer be replicated, resu...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1426687
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,350.00
C1900 18K figural dog fob depicting a greyhound, or possibly a whippet, with adorable blue collar, perched atop a bed of lapis. He or she would look wonderful as a pendant threaded through a gold split ring and attached to an antique gold chain, or dispense with the split ring all together and wear alone. We have attached an image of a dog fob suspended form an antique gold chain below, as an example (the chain not included) of how it looks. Images show what the figural whippet fob looks like fr...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1460371
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,500.00
Wonderful brightly colored half hoop ring of the classic Victorian 5 stone design consisting of 3 emeralds and 2 amethysts.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1465392
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,415.00
An essential for every wardrobe, our C1900 9K handcrafted Albert curb link chain has it all; a chain includes with 2 dog clips, an inch of extra chain with a ring attached (from which to hang a pendant) and a T Bar. Each link is stamped 395 9 (9 carat) and with the anchor symbol for the Birmingham. Each element of the chain (links, dog clips, and T Bar) is stamped 9 for 9 karat. The extra length of chain with the T Bar can be removed and the larger ring that attaches it can be used to hang a ...
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 : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1426683
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$800.00
This is a rare example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze handmade, hand painted bronze miniature figurines which were made around the turn of the 20th century in foundries in Austria and Vienna. Austrian bronzes are individually cast from sand molds used only once, then sculpted and cold painted by hand with several coats of a special and secretive type of enamel paint, resulting in very detailed and life like miniature figures. Our spider, approximately 1 inch square...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1313564 (stock #13002)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,700.00
Blue Willow pattern scent bottle with silver gilt cap by Sampson Mordan. The silver is marked with the year mark for 1885. This scent is a large size measuring 2 1/4" in diameter. A wonderful addition to a scent collection or a collection of blue
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471166
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$920.00
Victorian Pietra Dura earrings of a butterfly, set in 9K gold. Pietra dura is a form of micro-mosaic made with pieces of hard stone such as agate, and cemented into black marble. It is also known as Florentine mosaic as Florence, Italy was the center of manufacture of these wonderful pieces. Red is a particularly rare color to find in Pietra dura. The earrings are set onto 14K ear wires.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1429867
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$400.00
We love the pleasing niello design of the dotted squares on these substantial cufflinks. The word "niello" is a derivation of the Latin word for "niger" meaning black. Niello was an ancient of silver decorative technique revived by a German jeweler in Paris in the early part of the nineteenth century. It is done by engraving a design on the silver, and filling the recesses with an alloy of lead, copper, sulphur, and silver. The artistry of Niello-work is such that it embodies pleasing geome...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1347721 (stock #SR4607)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,000.00
Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with three large beads tapering down to smaller ones. There are 34 beads in the necklace which has a bead clasp. Agate beads have become very collectible as many believe they have mystical qualities. The necklace is 20 1/2" long.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1344368 (stock #22005)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,140.00
Striking Victorian banded agate earrings set in 15K gold. The brown and black tones make them wearable with any color. The earrings measure 1" in diameter and date to 1890.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1344685 (stock #SR4537)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$8,785.00
Fantastic engraved 18K gold bracelet set with a shell cameo of the god Pan and presented in its original box. Clearly a one of its kind. The bracelet measures 1 5/8" wide, the interior circumference is 6 1/2", c1840
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 1900 item #1426140
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
SOLD
Lovely 18K stone coral ring with 8 small diamonds. Five stone rings were classic Victorian forms. Our ring has smooth polished cabachon coral stones and ten small perfect flat cut diamonds at each corner. During Victorian times and earlier, coral was believed to have mystical properties and to ward off illness. The rose pink color was the most sought after. The ring is a size 8 and can be sized.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1447733
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
SOLD
Our Victorian silver arrow brooch is handcrafted with a high degree of skill insuring the stone is perfectly and painstakingly carved to fit its mount. The warm colors of the Scottish agate and the matte finish all combine to make this a wonderful brooch. The arrow was an important Victorian motif representing protection from danger; thus the arrow symbolized maintaining and protecting life. This 19th century brooch has an unusually modern look, without any distracting ornamentation to take ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1435571
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
SOLD
This attractive antique full length 18K watch chain has alternating carved ornamental solid gold by-pyramid link (what we call a "fancy" link) which connects to a pair of linked rings, which connects to simple solid gold by-pyramid link. The C1880 chain measures 59 inches long. It can be worn in various lengths, doubled or tripled, with a locket or pendant, or just as is, shown in the images below. A screwed in bolt clip allows you to add a pendant, if desired. The chain weighs 35 grams and feel...