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item #1180352
(stock #SR8074)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,850.00
$1,850.00
c. 1780, Candlesconces gone, 6 1/2" Height. Condition: excellent
Flat cut almandine garnets were the most popular gemstone of the Georgian period shown here in a rarely found naturalistic floral and leaf design necklace set in 18K gold. The pansy shaped flowers represent remembrance.
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item #1180360
(stock #SR8058)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$375.00
$375.00
The Davenport Factories at Longport were established by John Davenport. Little is recorded about these pre-1830, high quality porcelains. Marked specimens are rare! This wonderful platter dates to around 1820 and is 8 1/2" X 10". Condition: excellent
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Black enameled memorial band, divided into scrolls and with raised gold lettering, for a Mrs. Martha Greswold. This is an excellent example of and 18th-century mourning ring...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,225.00
$1,225.00
Sparkling Victorian cut steel earrings with faceted balls, leaves and circles. Cut steel was popular in England for its luster and shine in candlelight. Each tiny stud is hand cut and embedded in a metal base plate. Cut steel was the only form of jewelry made by steel workers and was a huge industry in the 19th century. It should be noted that while the jewelry was riveted by steelworkers, the polishing of the jewelry was done by local women, in a cottage industry of sorts...
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item #1180348
(stock #SR8082)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,975.00
$1,975.00
C. 1820, 1 1/2"W x 4 "L x 2 1/4"H. Condition: excellent
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
Lovely polished coral earrings with enamel bows and seed pearls ensconced in the center if each bow and dangling from each ribbon. The deep rose pink color of our earrings are the most ought after color of coral and are particularly vibrant in tone. The use of coral in jewelry started in Roman times, and where the superstitions about coral began. Coral was thought to be a talisman against evil spirits...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,380.00
$3,380.00
Rare Georgian coque de perle and pyrite earrings set in low carat gold. The style of the earrings is called "Queen Anne", a misnomer as this jewelry was made in the mid-eighteenth century. The coque de perle comes from the oval section of the pearly mollusk or nautilus. Traditionally, as In this pair of earrings, coque de pearl is embellished with pyrites. The earrings measure 1" high by 7/8" wide.
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item #1180362
(stock #SR8048)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$515.00
$515.00
c. 1810. 6" x 7 1/4" oval. Condition: excellent
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item #1180372
(stock #SR8037)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$975.00
$975.00
c. 1820, 9 1/2" diameter, with slight repainting. Condition: excellent
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item #1180922
(stock #SR1436)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$500.00
$500.00
This is a famous Coalport Porcelain pattern, known as 'money tree'. The colors are bold, reflecting the attempt by the Coalport factory to compete with Chinese and Japanese porcelain imports and to cater to the English love for Oriental colors and patterns, during the Regency period.
Condition: excellent Height: 9.5 inches
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item #1180774
(stock #SR405)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$560.00
$560.00
This Coalport porcelain dinner plate, pattern #835, is decorated with a maltese cross design in exquisite colors, circa 1815.
Condition: excellent Height: 9 inches
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item #1180374
(stock #SR8035)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$600.00
$600.00
c. 1820, 9 1/2" diameter. Condition: excellent
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item #1180378
(stock #SR8028)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$400.00
$400.00
This is a famous Coalport Porcelain pattern, known as "regency"or "money tree". It is the pattern in Buckingham Palace. The colors are bold, reflecting the attempt by the Coalport factory to compete with Chinese and Japanese porcelain imports and to cater to the English love for Oriental colors and patterns, during the Regency period.C. 1810, 8 1/4" diameter. Priced each. Condition: excellent
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item #1180995
(stock #SR1207)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$485.00
$485.00
This beautiful Coalport porcelain dessert plate Ca 1810 has a Chinoiserie "tree of life" design.
Condition: excellent Height: 8.5 inches
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item #1180381
(stock #SR8023)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,325.00
$1,325.00
C. 1810, 8" x 12 1/2" x 4 1/2"H Condition: excellent
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item #1180373
(stock #SR8036)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$500.00
$500.00
This is a famous Coalport Porcelain pattern, known as "regency" or "money tree". It is the pattern in Buckingham Palace. The colors are bold, reflecting the attempt by the Coalport factory to compete with Chinese and Japanese porcelain imports and to cater to the English love for Oriental colors and patterns, during the Regency period.c. 1810, 9 3/8" diameter. Priced each. Condition: excellent
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item #1180390
(stock #SR8017)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$680.00
$680.00
c.1810, from John Rose Factory. Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter, Cup: 3 1/2" dia x 2"Height. Condition: excellent
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item #1180797
(stock #SR1986)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
$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
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item #1180782
(stock #SR1994)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
This Chelsea "gold anchor" period porcelain seal of a lady has a motto and a hardstone seal. It dates to 1759-1768. We have a collection of these early Chelsea "toys". You can check our web site for others.
Condition: excellent
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item #1180706
(stock #SR4418)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$515.00
$515.00
Beautiful porcelain dinner size plate (9 3/4" diam) from Chamberlain's Worcester Factory with a stylized Bow pattern. Rarely is early 19th Century English porcelain marked. We guarantee that it is Chamberlain's Worcester. Beautiful condition, no repairs.
Condition: excellent Height: 9.75 inches
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item #1180401
(stock #SR8009)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$825.00
$825.00
This impressively hand painted pattern was the one chosen by Lord Nelson for his dinner service, 7 1/4" DIAM. Condition: excellent
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item #1180408
(stock #SR8004)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$445.00
$445.00
This early sugar bowl is charmingly decorated with a transfer printed mother and child design. Ca 1780. 3 3/4"dia x 2"H Condition: excellent
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item #1180411
(stock #SR8002)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$590.00
$590.00
Popular plate form from a dessert service of the "Fisherman" pattern printed in underglaze blue. Impresed "Salopian" mark and printed initial "S", 8" diameter. Ca 1775. Condition: excellent Height: 8 inches
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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,825.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
The rare original Niello watch chain that you have been searching for. Fifty Six inches long, our chain has niello patterned fetter links and alternating triple gold links. The fetter link has a wonderful striped pattern wrapped around a gold link, the ends of which link to the triple gold links. An unusual construction, indeed.
Niello refers to the ancient technique of decorating silver which was revived in the 19th century and adopted by English jewelry artisans...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,600.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,300.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,680.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,200.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,750.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,760.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,900.00
$2,900.00
This pattern on our watch chain comes from an ancient technique of decorating silver, known as niello. Niello which was revived in the 19th century and adopted by English jewelry artisans. The word niello which derives from the Latin form of niger, or black...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$9,100.00
$9,100.00
This is a silky smooth gorgeous original French watch chain. Silky smooth about the neck, it has a wonderful texture as only 18K gold has. There is a French eagle's head on the clasp showing its French provenance.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,100.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,950.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,350.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$460.00
$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!
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,200.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,200.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$4,700.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$400.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$600.00
$600.00
A good example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze handmade, hand painted bronze miniature figurines, made in the late nineteenth century. Austrian bronzes are individually cast from sand molds used only once, then sculpted and cold painted by hand with several and secretive colors of enamel paints, known as "dust" paints. This resulted in very fine and realistic studies of the different models. This adorable miniature sculpture of a husband and wife Inuit couple with ...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,800.00
$2,800.00
This beautiful gold chain has a nice thick substantial link and its smooth texture reminds one of the "slinky" toy of old, in that it falls smoothly in place no matter how it lands. The chain is quite long at 44 inches and it has a well functioning dog tag to hold your pendant. There is no clasp. The chain is 44 inches long and 1/8 of an inch wide and can be looped over the head and worn 2 or 3 times around. The chain easily stands alone. It looks well with bulky sweaters or open necklines, with...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$450.00
$450.00
Jewelers produced tie pins in the 19th century to meet the increasing demand for novelty jewelry. The spiral ridge near the top of the pin helps to hold the item of clothing, whether it be a tie or a scarf, securely in place. The increasingly liberated and activism of women toward the later half of the 19th century gave rise to a new class of sporting jewelry. Many an equestrienne was wearing horseshoe pins to the lapel of her riding clothes by the 1880's. We love the detail of the riding belt...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
Wonderfully painted enamel ring depicting the love between Cupid and Psyche, the universal symbol of everlasting love. The ancient Greeks viewed the butterfly as a symbol of the immortality of the soul. The painting on the enamel ring shows the goddess Psyche, which means "soul" or "spirit", in the form of the butterfly, being chased by Cupid. The ring is 18K, circa 1910, size 6.5 and can be sized.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,600.00
$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...
Our C1890 15K link original watch chain has 19 natural pearls interspersed symmetrically along our exceptionally long chain at 67", with 18 pearls arranged around the chain in perfect symmetry and the 19th single pearl arranged symmetrical to the clasp. The chain feels incredibly light and silky smooth about the neck, almost weightless. It is so long it can be worn tripled without even removing it from your neck, simply fold it over another time around your head and it is tripled. The pearls giv...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$5,600.00
$5,600.00
Known as a box link or Venetian chain, this 60 inch Victorian long guard watch chain is hand forged and was made by welding together hollow section rings. Such chains were called " long guards". Often shortened to "guard chains" , these chains were ultra-lightweight and long, anywhere and over 50 inches long. They were designed to hold watches with a dog clips and were originally worn with the chain tucked into a woman's belt, and the watch dangled from the chain.
Today, one could attach the...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$900.00
$900.00
Our keeper ring once had hallmarks but they are worn off, so we are estimating this ring to be from the late 1890's. Our ring has plaited gold work on the underside, a work of art of itself. A "Keeper" ring is a snug fitting ring worn to prevent the loss of a more valuable ring by keeping the larger ring from sliding off.
Keeper rings were also known as magic, or illusion rings, because of the illusion created by rotating the band causing it to appear to widen, to narrow, then to widen again...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$600.00
$600.00
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 tarantula, approximately 1 inch squ...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,950.00
$1,950.00
his is an original nineteenth century sterling watch chain with a substantial square shaped link called a Venetian or box link. Closeup photos reveal the interesting interlocking pattern of the links. A great deal of ingenuity went into making chains, and there is nothing like an original long Victorian watch chain that has never been chopped up into shorter chains, but retains its original length.
If you favor chains that are fabricated by hand, this chain is a real find. The links are full...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$900.00
$900.00
This is a long silver watch chain with alternating lengths of longer and shorter fetter links. For the better part of the nineteenth century, chains were fashioned laboriously using hand-working skills. A fetter link refers to a longer link which was used to reduce the number of links needed to fabricate a chain, thereby cutting down on the labor. The longer links are polished smooth while the shorter links have an interesting texture.
If you appreciate chains that are fully fabricated by ...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$2,350.00
$2,350.00
The longest watch chain we have ever come across, this authentic Sterling Victorian slinky watch chain has an unusual link. Victorian watch chains were worn by women, as well as men, to hang a watch, which would snap into the end of a long chain and tuck into a pocket or a belt at the waist. (This is why original watch chains were always very long. Shorter watch chains are part of a larger chain that has been cut down to make 2 or 3 necklaces). At 78 inches in length, our chain can be looped ove...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$845.00
$845.00
This is a sterling silver Victorian chain with a fine link intertwined with 9K ornamental gold balls that add interest and color. The gold balls are spaced evenly and symmetrically around the chain, as they should be, on a properly fabricated chain. We have attempted to show this in the photos. AT 55 inches long, it will hang 2 or 3 times around the neck. Because of the combination of gold and silver used together in this chain, it can be worn with gold or silver pendants (note the large bolt ri...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
The symbolism and motifs behind the Victorian bangle bracelets, with their quaint floral bouquets and plants and trails of leaves well known. Our Sterling silver bangle has two carved stylized vases of flowers on either side, a vertical array of flowers next to each and at center, what appears to be two vertical daisies and leaf tendrils. This bracelets are quintessentially Victorian; sentimental jewelry always had associated meanings behind different flowers. Flowers were known as "messengers o...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,150.00
$1,150.00
Substantial silver bangle bracelet with an elliptical border of open cutwork featuring delicate daisies and swirl designs. The delicate openwork border surrounds smaller raised ellipse at center which with a delicate carved composition of a bird and a bee together in flight. An arabesque design flanks each side of the elipse to complete the symmetrical arrangement. These were Western interpretations copied from the Japanese aesthetic movement, but were made by Birmingham manufacturers for mass c...