 Witches Heart Religious Pendant Mid 17th Century
Silver, rock crystal and handpainted pendant of Mary, infant Jesus and Joseph.
Mid 17th century, Italian or Spanish. It is hard to tell what the painting is on. Could be paper, possibly velum.The rock crystal front is very thick. The pendant dimensions are almost 3 inches ( not including bale ), by just under 2 1/4 inches. There is one similar on page 74 of " Jewelry" The Smithsonian Illustrated Library of Antiques" Prepared by The Cooper-Hewitt Museum Copyright 1881 by the Smithsonian Institution.
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|  Renaissance Gold Sapphire Pendant C. 1680
I can't believe the colour of these natural sapphires, the cut is to die for. They are surrounded by table cut diamonds and filagree work with enamelling. English in origin.
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 17th Century Hungarian Pendant
This is a large pendant at 1 7/8 inches across. It is oddly curved at the back and has a tapered tube. Upon close examination there are 4 tiny holes around the central medallion. This was to affix on a belt or hat. The tubular piece at the back is later added and so are the pearl drop and bale.
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|  Queen Anne Earrings in Original Box
|  Queen Anne Earrings in Original Box
These Coque De Perle earrings are surrounded by iron pyrites, a typical combination of jewels from this era. The box is original and such an unexpected surprise. This set was purchased from a dealer in Wales.
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The earrings are all completely original including the amazing ear fittings
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|  Queen Anne Period Portrait
This beautiful portrait shows a Lady wearing Queen Anne Jewellery. I wish I had this set! I also love the witches heart brooch she wears on her scarf.
|  Rock Crystal Heraldic Amulet late 17th century
Rock Crystal Heraldic Amulet Late 17th Century. just over 1 1/2 inches tall by 1 1/8 inch wide. I need to do more research on this one. It came with a very old paper that read " Crystal Arch Bishop
Rock crystal amulet mounted in silver. Engraved arms and once property of Count Eggersherg (SP)of Walstein. Archbishop of Prague Bohemia 1683.The back reads Folklore of precious stones By George Frederich Kierng (SP) Reprinted from the memoirs of The International Congress of Anthropology Page 275 Chicago 1894
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I found the entire copy of "The International Congress of Anthropology" and looked up page 275. It is a chapter called Folk-Lore of Precious Stones. The chapter is a very detailed description of the types of stones ancients carried as charms . The author exhibited a huge collection at the New York Branch of the American Folk- Lore Society in the Department of Ethnology. Also, there was a huge display at the Columbian Exposition ( Chicago Exposition of 1893 ) and this is where the amulet was displayed. The proper spellings are Count von Walstein, and Count Eggenberg, Duke of Bohmish Krumlow, Bohemia. These are listed as 2 separate amulets and I don't know which one mine is supposed to be, if it is either of the two.
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 Spanish Rock Crystal Pendant Mid 17th Century
Mid 17th Century. Hand carved rock crystal in the shape of the three nails of Christ coming out of a heart. Silver gold gilt filigree frame with 4 green pastes.
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|  Carved Stuart Crystal Charles 1
Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Stuart Crystal Pendant with Profile of Charles I. © Trustees of the British Museum.
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 Silhouette Pendant 17th century
Archangel slaying dragon
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|  Mid 17th Century IHS Jewel Pendant
The pendant dimensions are 17.5mm by 16mm not including natural pearl drop or fixed bale.
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 Georgian Chrysolite and Peach paste ring
This majestic ring is 1 1/4 inches tall by over 1 inch wide. It has closely set chrysolites surrounding an oval peach paste that is 15mm by 9mm. The rose gold setting is all original. I just love the beaded border!
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|  16th Century Spanish Enamelled Silver Ring
This gorgeous ring is late 16th Century Spanish. I purchased it from a dealer in Port Saint Lucie Florida which was a place the Spaniards built a Fort ( Fort San Lucia ) in 1565. There are several sunken Spanish ships in this area where treasure hunters have found marvelous treasures. This ring is large and shows great wear. There are traces of baby blue, black and green enamelling. A very dimensional ring with many layers. The paste is open backed. At some point in the 20th century a second shank was added. I am considering taking this out.
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 Spanish Ring
Is this figure a mermaid?
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Inside is the second band welded some time in the 20 century.
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The enamelling is very rich, just like pieces should have at this age.
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 18th century Amethyst Ring
This ring is manufactured very differently. The amethyst setting unscrews and the fancy embossed sides open up, they are on tiny hinges. Why?
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|  Georgian Handpainted Clasp
The painting on this piece is exquisite, very detailed. I believe the subject matter to be unusual as well. I have never seen 2 female hunters. Their hunting habit is wonderful. This is painted on ivory and C. 1790.
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