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Sixteen large old mine cut diamonds set in a heavy platinum setting. The diamonds weigh approximately 3 carats total weight, and grade at VS-SI in clarity and H-J in color. The pin-back is 18k yellow gold and is stamped as such. The brooch measures 1.75" in length and approximately .75" wide. It is in excellent condition and weighs 7.7 grams.

Over a carat and a half of old cut diamonds surrounding a 2.20 carat natural blue sapphire. All set in a platinum on 14k gold setting. There is a wired frame of tiny seed pearls surrounding the whole thing. It is completely unmarked but all aspects have tested as such. The two largest diamonds measure approximately .40 cts each. On the GIA grading scale they grade at SI clarity and G color. The rest of the diamonds are well matched and complementary. The entire piece is in great condition an...

Sterling Silver tray made in Austria c. 1925. It is perfectly matched with its removable glass bottom. It measures 14.5" in length including the handles, and 9.75" across. The cut to fit glass base is 11.5" long by 8.75" wide. It has four ball shaped feet. The overall weight of the sterling without the glass is about one pound.

Circa 1890 German Silver smaller bowl. All hand-pierced and repousse. The bowl measures 5.5" in diameter and 3" tall. It is stamped on the bottom "Brahmfeld & Gutrue" and "800" and a crown mark. The overall weight is 258.3 grams.

Sterling silver creamer and sugar made by Sanborns Silver in the 1950s. Both pieces made in Mexico and marked "Sanborns Mexico Sterling" and "SA 925 m.m. Hecho en "Mexico D.F." Both measure 3.625" in diameter across the top. Both are 2.5" tall including the foot. Both pieces are in excellent condition. The overall weight of both is approximately one pound.

Three piece sterling silver and rosewood tea set by Tango Aceves circa 1950. The teapot measures approximately 6.75" tall and approximately 5" in diameter. The handle is 4" long. It weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. The tea cup is an elegantly simple round bowl measuring 3.5" in diameter by 1.75" deep. It weighs 103.3 grams. The creamer measures 3.5" in diameter with a .75" spout. The handle is 2.75" long. It weighs 148.4 grams.

Three piece tea set made of sterling silver and rosewood. Made by William Spratling in Mexico c.1950. The teapot measures approximately 6" tall. The rosewood handle measures 3.75" long. At its widest, at the base it is approximately 3" in diameter. The teapot weighs about 1 lb. The two-handled teacup measures 2.25" in diameter and 2.5" deep. Each handle is 1" long by 1.5" tall. The cup weighs 118.6 grams. The creamer measures 2.5" in diameter, 3" including the spout. It is 2.5" tall and weig...

Art Nouveau style letter opener accented with a figural child's face. Made by Currier & Roby in the 1900s, and in excellent condition. It measures 6.75" long by 1" at its widest. The overall weight is 26.9g.

Heavy brass letter opener with a fully repoussed handle. There is a face on both sides at the end of the handle. It is made to look like a barbed dagger or sword. It measures approximately 9 inches long and at its widest, it measures 1.25 inches. The overall weight is 152.5g. It most likely dates to the late Victorian era; it is unmarked and in very good condition.

Vintage Coral and 18k yellow gold ring. The large coral cabochon measures 22mm long by 10mm wide. It is beautifully set in an intricate basket setting from the 1950s. The ring is a size 8.5 and the overall weight is 4.7g. It is natural color and in excellent condition.

Victorian 18k rose gold French made bangle bracelet with diamonds. Approximately .25cttw diamonds. The larger center diamond is an old mine cut, surrounded by rose cuts set in silver. The clasp is in good working order and the safety chain is intact. Fits a 6.5" wrist, most likely dates to about 1880. The overall weight is 17.9g.

Fifteen extremely rare Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl cabochons set in a line between .30cttw of single cut diamonds. The bottom portion of the bangle is entirely hand engraved with a scroll-work pattern. It is stamped "18k" on the inside. The clasp is very secure with a safety latch and a safety chain. The bracelet fits a 6.75" wrist and is in excellent antique condition. The overall weight is 22.1g and it most likely dates to around 1900.

14k rose gold and diamond screw back earrings. Approximately .40cttw of brilliant cut diamonds in solid 14k rose gold. The earrings measure approximately 1.5" long and .5" at their widest. They are stamped "14k" on the screw back finding and the bottom portion is articulated to move when worn. The overall weight of the pair is 15.9g. They are in excellent condition.

One of the most beautiful ladles we have ever seen! This exquisite Durgin ladle in the Iris pattern is Art Nouveau at it's best. Introduced in 1900 to rave review, this large, heavy and gracious serving piece will be everyone's favorite! 10 3/4" x 4"

These hand engraved sterling silver serving spoons are so much fun to collect! Graceful on any table, the unique shapes and beautiful engravings set a special tone. This lovely piece has a fluted gold washed bowl with hand engraved flowers and a graceful handle engraved with a gorgeous feather motif. Nine inches long with a 3 1/2 x 2 inch bowl, this beautiful piece weighs 59.1 grams. Excellent condition. Circa 1870

Just incredible! This lovely Duhme Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle dated October 10, 1864, with spiral stem and engraved hamdle, is exquisite. The cartouche is engraved with "Hannah" The ladle measures 11.5 inches long with a generous bowl 3 3/4 inches wide. It weighs 4 ounces. A magnificent piece in excellent condition.

Exquisite Dresser Set with yellow guilloche enamel beautifully set off by tortoiseshell. Both the mirror and clothing brush are hallmarked: Birmingham, England 1928. Size: mirror - 9.5" L x 6" W; brush - 7" L x 2" W.

14K Woven Mesh Bracelet with the feel of gold fabric. Italy - Circa 1940's. Size: 7.25" L x 1.5" W; weight: 37.1 grams.

This is an exceptional 18K rose gold and diamond pendant with an 18K gold chain. It has a total of 2.2 carats of old mine cut, old European cut and rose cut diamonds. The pendant is 5.0 cm in length and 2.0 cm in width. It weighs 6.3 grams. The chain is 19" in length and weighs 5.3 grams. Circa 1910. It is in excellent condition.

Exquisite 18K Edwardian Bangle beautifully crafted with three collet set oval cut amethysts. Sentimental engraving inside reads: "Imp Nov. 2, 1910". Size: 2.75" Dia. Circa 1910.

Small Sterling Tray with beautiful floral repousse border. This ornate type of repousse pattern has often been imitated and is known as the Baltimore Style. The S. Kirk & Son mark on bottom indicates date of manufacture to be 1925-1932. Size: 6.25" Dia.

Sterling Silver Sheffield Salver with raised Chippendale border accented with scrolls complementing the three scroll feet. The hallmarks show the salver to be by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, England. This piece is 8 1/2" diameter and 1" high. Circa 1909. It is in excellent condition.

Gorham Round Sterling Silver Tray with beaded border and center 16 petal raised flower corolla, the name for all of the petals of a flower. Circa 1900. Size: 10.25" Dia. x 1.5" H.

Square Sterling Bowl with folded corners crafted at the Randahl Shop in Chicago. Circa 1940. Size: 8.25" L x 8" W x 2" H

Graceful sterling pitcher probably crafted in Mexico. The piece is 8 1/2" high and 9" handle to lip and weighs approximately 2 1/2 lbs.

Sparkling Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Pitcher. Size: 7.75" H x 9.25" W (spout to handle) x 6.75" Dia. Circa 1910.

Sterling Round Photograph Frame with watch hook and scrolling cutwork border. Circa 1920. Size: 3.125" H x 3" Dia.

Sterling Enamel Box with gold wreath on a guilloche cobalt blue enamel ground with gilt interior. Marked .925 on cover and on base. Circa 1890.

Handpainted Bavarian Porcelain Dish on raised foot with unusual waterlily border. Marked: HR Hubschenreulher Selb - Bavaria. Circa 1900. Size: 8.625" Square x 2.125" H.

Viennese bronze of chamois or goat. Circa 1890. Size: 3.625" H x 3.375" L x 1" W.

A beautiful lady’s ring in the pierced dome style. The dome is set with melee round diamonds surrounding the center old European cut diamond. The center diamond’s diameter is 7mm with clarity VS1 and color H-I. Weight is 1.19 carat. There are 18 single cut diamonds with clarity VS1-VS2 and color G-H weighing 0.50 carat. Total weight is 4.2 grams. The ring shank is marked “Platinum and 1373” with engraved initials AJH. Circa 1910. Ring size 6 ½. The ring is in excellent condition.

This elegant and sophisticated ring was handcrafted of platinum and contains a bezel set center oval diamond surrounded by channel set square and trapezoid cut rubies with ornate filigree greek key design, geometric patterns and accents throughout. The center old mine cut diamond is 0.88 carat with VVS2 clarity and N color GIA scale. There are 28 accent diamonds old mine and old European cut totaling .56 carat with I1 clarity and H-I-J color GIA scale. The 20 natural rubies total 0.56 carat. The...

Rare and lovely English sterling and cut crystal perfume bottle from the early 1900's. A beautiful Art Nouveau sterling open work foliate design is mounted over the top third of the bottle. A single repousse flower adorns the hinged cap. The elaborately cut base is nice and heavy. Hallmarks are an anchor, a lion, and a "C"-Birmingham 1902. A great piece for the perfume bottle collector! Excellent condition.

Wonderful 1920's platinum brooch with diamonds, onyx, and pearls. This lovely brooch measures 2 1/2" long and 1/2" wide (at center). There are (32) prong set Old Mine Cut diamonds set into a pierced platinum deco setting. The center of the brooch consists of two round cabachon onyx measuring 5mm each, and two round creamy white natural pearls measuring 6mm each. Trombone clasp. Indistinguishable punch marks on stem. Comes in it's original box! Excellent condition. Circa 1920.

Sterling over 18K diamond floral spray brooch from the mid-19th C. This lovely three dimensional brooch has a prong set Old Mine Cut center stone and numerous rose cut diamonds of varying sizes throughout. Brooch measures 2 3/8" long and 3/4" wide (at widest). The back of the brooch is yellow gold with a trombone clasp. There appears to be a very small repair spot on the back of the brooch (just found on close inspection), otherwise excellent condition. There is an indistinguishable punch mark o...

Very pretty hand chased sterling basket by Whiting Mfg. Co. Basket measures 3 3/4" wide and 2 3/8" tall ( excluding the handle). This Aesthetic Movement basket has a lovely detailed foliate motif (morning glory?), a fluted rim, and a gilded interior. The twisted handle is attached to a beautiful curved silver application and rests on the side of the basket. There is a monogram on the back. Circa 1870. Excellent condition.

Set of six Georg Jensen sterling demitasse spoons in the coveted "Acanthus" pattern. Each spoon measures 3 3/4" long. Four of the spoons are marked on the back with "GI" in a circle of dots, "Sterling", and "Denmark". These four spoons are circa 1915-1930. The other two spoons are marked "Georg Jensen" in a circle of dots, "Sterling" and "Denmark". These two spoons could be the same age, or possibly date later. They match perfectly. Excellent condition.

Elegant 19th C. chocolate or demitasse coffee pot by Shreve & Co. Measures 10 5/8" tall and 7 3/4" wide (including spout and handle). There are two ivory insets in the beautiful elongated handle. One side has an engraved stag's head. Marks on base include an "S" on each side of a bell, "Shreve & Co., Sterling, San Francisco". On close inspection, I noticed a small dent on the underside of the spout (near top). Otherwise, excellent condition, inside and out. Circa 1890.

Very fine French engraved sterling chalice. This chalice measures 8 1/4" tall with a 4" diameter top and 5 1/2" diameter base. The mid-section has a deeply engraved petal design with four engraved circular accents. The cup interior is gilded and the base is hollow. Marked with the Minerva head with a 1 (First standard-950 silver). Circa 1915. Very good condition.

Exceptional Gorham "Athenic" copper vase or urn caged in pierced sterling silver. The Athenic line was designed as an Art Line to compliment Martele. This vase has a wonderful aged copper patina with hints of red, brown, and black. It measures 3 3/4" tall, 3 7/8" wide at top, and 2 3/8" at base. The interior is lightly gilded. The base is sterling and well marked--"Athenic", a lion, an anchor, a "G", "Sterling", and BY 173. Weighs 7.5 ounces. Circa 1900. Excellent condition.

Very lovely 19th C. heavy bronze picture frame with a raised floral motif and a flying bird. This frame has a textured surface and an empty cartouche in the corner. The oval picture opening measures 2 5/8" by 2 1/8"; and the frame measures 6 3/4" by 5". The back is copper with a wooden easel. This beautiful frame weighs 1 1/2 lbs. Circa 1880. Mint condition.

Lovely English 1920's pink guilloche enamel sterling 8 day clock. This great little octagonal clock measures 3 1/8" by 3 1/8". A finely chased silver edge accents the guilloche enameling. The clock face is a beige color with black deco numerals and dark blue hands. The face is covered with a slightly convex glass. Brass easel back. Marks include an anchor, a lion, and an "A"-Birmingham, sterling, 1925. In addition there are makers marks which appear to be ABLP. Excellent condition.

Very fine 1920's deep yellow guilloche enamel sterling silver 8 day clock. This lovely clock measures 4 3/4" high and is 3 1/2" at its widest point. Small blue, white, and green enamel flowers accent each corner. The clock face is a wheat color with gilded numbers, a gold color rim, and blue hands. A convex glass covers the face of the clock. The clock back has a silver easel and is marked with an anchor, a lion, and an "E"--Birmingham, sterling, 1929. Excellent condition-no enamel loss or scrat...

Lovely 9 3/4" tall engraved sterling candlesticks by Goodnow & Jenks. These candlesticks have it all- a footed and beaded square base, a beaded square top, and unique engraving. One side is engraved with a wreath type motif with "1900" in the center. The other side has a monogram inside the wreath (possibly an HC). The base is well marked with a "G", a turtle, a "J", "Galt & Bros.", "Sterling", and "16". Goodnow & Jenks manufactured and sold sterling holloware in Boston from 1893-1905. Very good...

Elegant, well crafted Gorham footed centerpiece bowl with applied handles. The interior of the bowl is gilded. The handles have a petal motif with a bead at each tip. The centerpiece measures 7" high by 11" wide including the handles. Without the handles, it is 5 3/8" high and has a diameter of 9". There is a unique and beautiful monogram at the bottom. Marks on the base are a lion, anchor, "G" and 310. The marks indicate coin silver from 1863-1865. The piece is in excellent condition.

Lovely Rene Lalique molded bowl with a slightly raised and frosted romaine leaf motif and a sterling silver rim. The bowl measures 9 1/2" in diameter and is 3 5/8" high. It is marked R. Lalique France in the center interior of the bowl. The condition is excellent. Circa 1920.

Rare and exquisite footed, fluted, pierced and engraved sterling Gorham bowl with gilded interior. This gorgeous bowl has it all and makes a beautiful centerpiece. It measures 10 1/2"long by 7" wide and is 3 1/4" deep. The bottom is engraved 1898, but the marks indicate it was made in 1891. Marks include a lion, anchor, G, an a lion head (indicating 1891) and Sterling. It is in excellent condition.

Gorgeous Art Nouveau sterling bowl with floral repousse rim made by S. Kirk & Son. This bowl has a 10" diameter and is 2" deep. The center monogram is difficult to "read", maybe M O L ? Marked S. Kirk & Son Co., 925/1000, 15x. The condition is excellent. Circa 1915.

French Art Deco 18K/Platinum very well crafted diamond and black onyx ring. The center Old European cut diamond is .55 carat. The clarity is SI2 and the color is H-I. The diamond looks larger and is quite striking against the black onyx. There are six rose cut diamonds on each side (12 total)with a total weight of .24 carat. The back side of the setting is finely pierced and crafted making it almost as beautiful as the front. Size 7 1/4. The craftsmanship is fine. The condition is excellent. Cir...

One platinum on 18K yellow gold and diamond Edwardian brooch. The brooch consists of a pierced top set with Old European cut diamonds and melee rose cut diamonds in a geometric pattern. The twelve Old European diamonds have a total weight of 1.20 carats. The clarity is SI1 and the color is H-I. The thirty nine rose cut diamonds have a total weight of .50 carat. The brooch has a hinged straight back with side clutch closure. The piece measures 2" long by 7/8" wide. The condition is excellent. Cir...

Edwardian diamond pin with rubies and pearls. The pin has a floral motif and contains eighty seven diamonds. The diamonds range from old mine cut, Swiss cut and rose cut with a total weight of 3.00 carats. There are also twenty four Burmese rubies with a total weight of .62 carats. And, there are two freshwater pearls peg set on the pin. The pin is sterling silver with a gold overlay in sections. The diamonds are prong set, and the rubies are channel set. The pin has the original locking mechani...

Art Deco Pin, platinum and diamond par pin bead-prong set with twelve old European cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is 4.0 carats. The average GIA clarity grade is SI/1 and the color is G-H. The pin has side engraved details, and has a Black, Starr & Frost stamp. The craftsmanship is fine, and the condition is excellent. Circa 1901 - 1914. The pin measures 2” in length. Note: Mounted gemstones are graded only to the extent that mounting permits examination.

Edwardian Pin, 18 K yellow gold and platinum pin. The pin is bezel set with an oval natural ruby weighing 1.00 carat. The ruby has a medium to medium light reddish-pink intensity with good clarity. There are sixty eight rose cut diamonds bead set in a platinum gallery around the ruby. The craftsmanship is fine, and the condition is excellent. Circa 1901 - 1914. The pin measures 3 ½” in length. Note: Mounted gemstones are graded only to the extent that mounting permits examination.

This is a 14k and silver Edwardian period oval shaped pearl and diamond pendant. The pendant is peg set with six slightly baroque river pearls measuring 5.50mm - 5.70mm in diameter. There are twelve rose cut diamonds prong set in between the pearls. The total diamond weight is .48 carats. The pendant has the original bail and is bead set with three rose cut diamonds. It measures 1.5" by 1". The pendant is in excellent condition and is circa 1901 - 1914. The chain is 14k white gold French made ...