Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,200.00
$3,200.00
We love our 18K exceptional hunting fob with a working hinged locket and a jasper and agate base. " Punto di Caccia" in Italian is engraved on one lozenge, translating to "hunting point", and "Rendez vous de chasse" written on another lozenge opposite. Rendez Vous de chasse roughly translates to "appointment for the hunt". The hunting dog stands faithfully to one side along with the horn, and rifle & hunting pouch, also known as a bullet pouch, with hip flask on other side...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,400.00
$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...
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,900.00
$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 : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR
item #1180246
(stock #SR8137)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$595.00
$595.00
c. 1800. Cup: 3 1/2" diameter x 2 1/4"Height. Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter. Color over Adam Buck style bat prints. Condition: excellent
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,460.00
$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...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR
item #1313461
(stock #13013)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,360.00
$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 : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR
item #1180742
(stock #SR487)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$600.00
$600.00
This rare sterling silver filigree thimble is very old, circa 1810.
Condition: excellent
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,560.00
$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
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$3,940.00
$3,940.00
Fabulous Berlin iron ring decorated what appears to be agricultural tools, including a scythe. The band has a floral motif. It is possible the ring was owned by a landowner farmer...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1837 VR
item #1347742
(stock #SR4615)
Exquisite Berlin Iron cameo necklace consisting of sixteen graduated portrait cameos of classical men and women. This unusual necklace has its original clasp and measures 15 1/4" long by 1 3/8" at its widest.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR
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
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR
item #1180765
(stock #SR430)
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$450.00
$450.00
This Ridgeway porcelain shell shaped dessert dish is painted in beautiful colors, c. 1825.
Condition: excellent Height: 8 inches Width: 8 inches
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,010.00
$1,010.00
Dramatic metal Georgian cuff bracelet of rolled gold with slots to adjust the sizing. With its fancy hand worked decorative baroque design bolted to the bracelet, this stylish cuff makes a substantial impact. Leave it to the Georgians to design well made and practical jewelry that can be adjusted to fit different wrist sizes. As added feature, it easily slips on the wrist and firmly closed into a slot with one hand. Well constructed and fashionable cuff to add to your collection.
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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
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
Fantastic Georgian 18K gold cuff bracelet with an elaborate woven band and ornate central motif. Beautiful to wear on the most elegant of occasions. Be prepared for an avalanche of compliments. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 2" at its widest.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,745.00
$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.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$9,600.00
$9,600.00
Stunning early 19th Century Berlin Iron earrings with a floral motif which is highlighted with polished steel. Berlin Iron was sought after by Napoleon who invaded German and captured the factory, confiscated the molds and took them back to France in 1806. Today this unique and fascinating jewelry is as prized as it was back then. The earrings measure 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at their widest.
Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room
$1,800.00
$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...