Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Pillbox Ladies Box
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Pillbox Ladies Box
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Pillbox Ladies Box - Lovely jeweled sterling silver ladies accessory, late mid century, hinged box with its original hand cut amethyst stone cabochon. The bottom is marked Sterling, 925, Mexico. The amethyst has much better purple color than the photo could capture. It is all handmade and has a wave cut scalloped front with pop down lid that holds tight from the sides but never had a lock. After all these years it has still held its form quite well. and open and closes easily. It was never monogrammed or inscribed. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings to the sterling silver silver. No chips or cracks to the bezel set 5mm amethyst stone. The stone has a medium purple color with a nice internal glow. The bezel setting is finished off with a twisted silver application around the perimeter of the bezel. Size from top of cabochon to bottom of box is 5/8" tall. Left to right east to west measures 1 1/2" long. Width/depth measures 7/8" front to back. Not easy to find original, older mid century jeweled Mexican Sterling Silver items this is a lovely box for your collection.
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Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Sewing Scissors Ladies Accessory
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Sewing Scissors Ladies Accessory
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Sewing Scissors Ladies Accessory - Gorgeous 1900 antique early Art Nouveau turn of the century repoussed sterling silver fancy ladies scissors with lilies, honeycombs and raised flowers. They are marked sterling, and Guaranteed sterling silver. The blades are shiny and silverplated rather than gunmetal or iron. They also have a spring design so when they are closed the blades bounce back. Hence, you will feel it if you are closing them too tightly. Size is 5" tall by 3 1/2" across the handles. Other than very little minor edge wear on the blades they are in excellent overall condition. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Completely original. No dents or dings. Never modified, repaired or altered in any way. Part of an estate silver group of ladies accessories and sewing scissors that were very well cared for over the years. They are well made still quite strong, very little wobble between the handles. Blades are still very sharp. This is a gorgeous pair of fancy sterling silver scissors for any antique sewing and/or ladies accessories collection. They cut paper, thread and cloth easily.
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Sterling Silver Expansion Chatelaine Mesh Purse Handbag Finger Bag
Sterling Silver Expansion Chatelaine Mesh Purse Handbag Finger Bag
This is a gorgeous early Art Deco sterling silver chatelaine purse, coin bag, small handbag or finger bag with a jeweled turquoise and ornate repoussed expansion top. The entire bag is Guaranteed to be solid sterling silver. No plated parts. All consistently sterling silver throughout. Completely original estate item. As is common with these early jeweled bags the gemstone is either glass or a reconstituted mix containing glass. The inside of the top is marked Sterling, old block letters full word mark. The bottom is finished with 3 small sterling beads. From age and use it needs 3 links which are easily accessible and easy to apply. Other than this it is in excellent overall condition. All original. All rivets in the expansion are strong and intact. No looseness or wobble. The stone is also excellent. No cracks or chips. Size of purse without the chain is 4" north to south from top of stone to bottom center bead. Width across east to west is about 2" when open. With the chain the size is 5" from top of finger/chatelaine circle to bottom center bead. These are very hard to find with good repousse expansions and jeweled tops in solid sterling silver. This is a beautiful early bag for your collection or to add to your special chatelaine top.
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Art Deco Fancy Celluloid Ladies Vanity Hand Mirror Pocket Handbag Accessory
Art Deco Fancy Celluloid Ladies Vanity Hand Mirror Pocket Handbag Accessory
Art Deco Fancy Celluloid Vanity Handbag Ladies Mirror Accessory Unusual to find one of these in such excellent condition. The celluloid is all good. No splits, cracks or breaks. Color is even and uniformly creamy beige throughout. No discoloration over the years. The mirror is also excellent having only a couple of tiny scratches. All back silvering intact. Size is 4 1/2" long by 2 1/2" across the top mirror section tapering down to 3/4" across the lower handle. A lovely find for your ladies accessories and vanity collection. Also fine for as an accessory for a large antique doll.
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1910s to 1920s Art Deco Nippon Morimura Brothers Hand Painted 3 Legged Dresser Jar Vanity Box
1910s to 1920s Art Deco Nippon Morimura Brothers Hand Painted 3 Legged Dresser Jar Vanity Box
Signed, original, authentic, old mark Nippon, Morimura Brothers letter "M" in wreath mark, covered dresser jar from an estate and in completely original, excellent condition. No cracks, no chips or flakes, no hairlines, minor age wear to the gold only...Last photo shows you the older marking. You know this is authentic as it has delicately painted flowers, the porcelain has a satin finish and the porcelain is fine quality and transparent in lighting. This is a lovely Nippon vanity covered powder jar or trinket box with its original thick, heavy gold gilt enamel, moriage raised gold balls going around the perimeter and beautifully hand painted pink floral design completely done by one artist's “hand”; not passed down the line where there are different hands doing pink flower, green flower, leaves, perimeter highlights etc.... It also has beautiful long curved legs. Impeccable early hand crafting. Fine quality unglazed bisque. Nice, soft, pretty colors with strong accents. Strong black enameled rectangular early 1920s Art Deco geometric borders. As your rarely see old Nippon Morimura with strong black geometric enameling this jar was possibly a transitional piece to test the waters for future Western targeted Noritake dinnerware which regularly had the strong black outlining in the design. Condition: Excellent, very gently used. No cracks or chips. No flakes or breaks. No hairline. No repair. No worn paint areas. All heavy gold gilt intact and strong but has some minor age wear. The original softly painted flowers and sharp black trim are still strong, as well. Measurements: Size is 4 1/8″ across by 3 1/2″ tall north to south. This is an exceptional estate example of original early 1900s to 1920s Morimura Nippon Jars for your antique and vintage ladies accessories collection. Looks beautiful on any vanity or dresser display.
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Vintage Philip Morris Luggage Tags in Box
Vintage Philip Morris Luggage Tags in Box
Vintage Philip Morris Luggage Tags in Box Never Used Estate Item Material: Leather Size: 6.25 inches by 2.25 inches Condition: Good as new tags. Box has age wear on edges. Please click to see full photos and read production. Please use the contact us link at the top of this page if you have any questions.  
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Art Deco 10K Gold Filled 1" Belt Buckle T Initial
Art Deco 10K Gold Filled 1″ Belt Buckle T Initial
This is a vintage 1930s Art Deco 10K gold filled fancy script letter T or L belt buckle. Signed Hickok, 1/20th 10K Gold Filled. Size is 1 7/8″ East to West with the loop out by a little over 1″ tall North to South. It will hold a 1″ belt. The gold filled is all intact. It has light age scratches and there is also age patina. It is from an estate and has not been touched or polished in many years. Will look great with a good polishing. The back loop is marked Z alloy and it has age wear. Weight is 17.2 grams. This is a lovely old gold filled letter belt buckle for your vintage accessories collection.
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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Large Size Screw Key Ring
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Large Size Screw Key Ring
Large size 925 Sterling Silver Retro 2001 Tiffany & Company large sized key ring holder with screw and ball end for durability and safety. It is marked, tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver. It is also signed Tiffany & Co. Size is 1 5/8" North to South by 1 9/16" wide across East to West. Sterling thickness is 1/8". Very strong and well made. Weight is heavy at 23.7 grams. The screw turns easily and stays in place. There is some age wear, tiny nicks and dings.                                                                                                                                                These were retro and very popular in the 1980s and 1990s and very early 2000s to the point that many were reproduced. Given the sterling grade quality of the metal, the block letter marking and the heavy weight all of which match original Tiffany & Co production it is hard to tell which are originals and which are not. This is a very well made, strong heavy key holder for any keys and/or fobs you may have.  
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Large Antique Art Nouveau Jungendstil 1895 to 1910 Gunmetal Sash Chatelaine Pin
Large Antique Art Nouveau Jungendstil 1895 to 1910 Gunmetal Sash Chatelaine Pin
This is a lovely large antique Art Nouveau Jungendstil period sash pin or chatelaine pin conversion with bunches of grapes, a whiplash perimeter for which Jungendstil jewelry is well known, and what appears to be oak leaves whipped around the center. Likely made of hardened steel gunmetal which was readily used during this period in order to accommodate the detailing required for the intricate design work of this period. It is not sterling and there are no remnants of silver plating on the front. The back also looks like hardened steel. It came from an estate from many decades ago and has not been touched. The back still has its original antique Victorian Art Nouveau thick C Clasp intact. There are no cracks or splits or tears or breaks. The gunmetal itself has gray and silver color with deep undertones. Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. All original. Size measures 2 3/4" wide east to west across the top by 2 1/2" north to south on each side going down the diagonal. This is a lovely original example of original antique Jungendstil jewelry for any antique jewelry collection.
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Art Deco Vintage Carved 2 Color Translucent Lemon And Black Bakelite Pull For Jewelry Hair
Art Deco Vintage Carved 2 Color Translucent Bakelite Hair Ornament
For sale is a vintage carved lemon & black bakelite hair ornament. Simichrome tested and guaranteed to be authentic older vintage bakelite. It could be used as an Art Deco handbag pull tab. Excellent overall condition. No chips or cracks. Size is 3.75 inches long and is 1.5 inches wide. This is a lovely 1940s estate item for your vintage jewelry ladies accessories collection.
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Antique Victorian Edwardian Large Sterling Silver Sash Buckle Belt Complete Original Petersham Grosgrain Ribbon
Antique Victorian Edwardian Large Sterling Silver Sash Buckle Belt Complete Original Petersham Grosgrain Ribbon
From an estate, complete, original and in beautiful well-preserved condition this is an antique late Victorian to early Edwardian ladies sash belt in excellent condition and complete with its original ornate sterling silver buckle, sterling fittings and original tightly woven Petersham or grosgrain ribbed cloth. It has a fancy lightly engraved monogram. Looks like it was very rarely used as the cloth is in such good shape having only a very thin 1.5" run near the edge. No tears, wear, tattering or discoloration. All of the sterling silver is also excellent having only light surface age wear. It is from an estate from many decades ago and has not been freshly polished out. No dents, dings, tears or repair. Never altered. Size of the sterling buckle alone is just about 3" tall North to South by 2" wide across East to West. The cloth sash is 30" long by 2" wide. The cloth and the buckle together measure 31 3/4" long. This is a lovely original estate find with a large fancy sterling buckle for your antique Victorian collection.
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Antique Victorian Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold 7.1gr Folding Lorgnette Pendant W Handle No Glass
Antique Victorian Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold 7.1gr Folding Lorgnette Frame Pendant W Handle No Glass
This is an antique late Victorian early Edwardian 14K yellow gold folding lorgnette with a fancy etched floral handle. It has very fine quality hand workmanship. The goldsmith work is also high quality. It is marked, tested and Guaranteed to be solid 14K gold....not plated or filled. Closed Size is 2 1/2" from top to bottom of handle by 2" wide across including the hinge. Opened it is 2 5/8" by 4 1/8". Weight is 7.1 grams. Condition is excellent. The rims are slightly off round. This is very slight and easily cured once the lenses are in place. The mechanism still works well. The back screw cover is missing if it ever had one to begin with.......This is 1.5mm and easily covered with a touch of solder if desired but not necessary...looks fine the way it is. The spring joint holds the glasses closed safely and securely. When the lever on the handle is moved down the eyeglasses readily pop open to the widest span. They also fold up with ease and stay securely locked in place. No tears or wear to the 14K gold. The fancy carved floral pattern on the both sides of the handle is still crisp and clear. No dents. For anyone with 2 lenses this is a gorgeous lorgnette for your antique gold jewelry collection or display. OR, just add a chain and it looks beautiful when worn. The 14K gold has lovely early crafting and the frames are still in excellent shape. They came from an estate where they had been carefully stored away for many, many years.
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Antique Victorian Gold Filled  Pocketwatch Fob Complete W Ribbed Cloth
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Pocketwatch Fob Complete W Ribbed Cloth
In gorgeous well-preserved condition this is an antique Victorian ladies pocket watch fob that is complete with its original ribbed cloth, bolt clasp, hook and fittings. All gold is intact. NO GOLD WEAR. Never monogrammed. Looks like it was rarely if ever used. Size of the gold filled cartouche is 7/8" by 1/2". The cloth and hook measures 13" long. Across the cloth the width is just about 1/2". This is a lovely fob for any antique Victorian gold ladies pocketwatch.
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Vintage Birmingham British English Sterling Silver Cobalt Blue Enameled Compact Ladies
Vintage Birmingham British English Sterling Silver Cobalt Blue Enameled Compact Ladies
Excellent Condition. No worn enamel. No repair. Sorry for the photo glare. This is a stunning cobalt blue enameled ladies compact with 1955 Birmingham English Sterling Silver hallmarks and the British royal crown on top. Size is 3" across. Weight is 121.5 grams. From an estate. The inside has its original mirror finish and looks like it was rarely used. Other than a few light surface scratches on the inside it is in wonderful condition. All of the cobalt blue enamel work is intact. It was never monogrammed or inscribed. The back has a fancy weave pattern in the sterling that is still crisp. There are no dents or dings. This is a gorgeous vintage statement compact for your English Silver collection.
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Vintage Italian Micromosaic Gold Plated Screw Key Ring Keychain Mico Mosaic
Vintage Italian Micromosaic Gold Plated Screw Key Ring Keychain Mico Mosaic
This is a lovely pair vintage hand made Italian micromosaic and gold plated screw style key ring. Each micromosaic end screws off the ring for easy access to change, remove or add keys. Size is 1 5/8" across from the end of one mosaic half sphere to the end of the other. Height from the top of the micromosaic to the bottom of the U shaped ring is 1 1/4". The micromosaic sections are 5/8" across each. This is a lovely estate item for your vintage and antique ladies accessories collection. It is all original and the tops have bright colorful mosaic tile work.
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Vintage Designs From The Deep Brass Houndstooth Hair Jewelry Barrette France
Vintage Designs From The Deep Brass Houndstooth Hair Jewelry Barrette France
From the estate of a jewelry collector who lived a few blocks away from the original artists of Designs From The Deep jewelry. This is a vintage Designs from the Deep houndstooth and violet flowers barrette made of solid OLDER HEAVY GAUGE BRASS. For those of you who collect DFTD jewelry you will recognize that it is from one of DftD's older lines of jewelry. It is beautifully HAND CRAFTED and well-decorated with lots of raised baubles. Condition is excellent. Size is 4" across by 2 1/4" tall in the center. The brass is solid and strong. The clasp is marked Made in France and works well. The DftD logo Artist Marking is impressed into the back. These artists are known for their use of fine quality unique handcrafting using various vintage animal, people, autos, fruit, vegetable decoupage designs layered with a plastic resin coating. This is from one of their earlier lines of jewelry and in excellent condition and beautifully decorated...carefully stored away for years.
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Vintage Belle De Rauch Eau De Toilette Parfum Atomiseur Refill In Box 2oz Paris
Vintage Belle De Rauch Eau De Toilette Parfum Atomiseur Refill In Box 2oz Paris
This is a bottle of vintage De Rauch, Belle De Rauch Eau de Toilette spray atomizer refill in its original box. Excellent condition. The bottle is still 60% to 65% full. Size is 2 ozs bottle. Nice unusual and harder to find item for anyone who collects vintage fragrances.
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Vintage 1920s 1930s Art Deco Gold Plate Filled M Jr HS Pin Pendant
Vintage 1920s 1930s Art Deco Gold Plate Filled M Jr HS Pin Pendant
This is an older vintage 1930s Art Deco Junior High School Pendant Pin in gold plate/fill with blue and white enameling. Front reads "M Jr HS". Size measures 1/2" across in diameter. iThe pinback rod is 1930s Art Deco era where the rod pushes down into the center of the clasp and then you close it with the lever rather than later clasps where the rod pushes in underneath the clasp. It has a shiny pebbled gold front with a matte gold back. The back has engraved J. L. O. initials with a space between each letter. It came from an estate in Westchester County, NY many decades ago and is likely associated with the NYC public school system during the Art Deco era. Other than needing a good polishing it is in very good used condition. All original. Never altered or repaired. The dark spots you see on the enlarged photo are minimal on the pin itself. Clasp work well. The ring bail for a necklace is secure.
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Antique Sterling Silver Travel Clock Ww1 World War 1 1919 Black Starr Frost
Antique Sterling Silver Travel Clock World War 1 1919 Black Starr Frost
This is an antique Black, Starr , Frost sterling silver travel alarm clock presented to a naval officer by his staff in 1919. All of their initials/monograms are shown on the top as they were engraved by the Black, Starr , Frost jeweler. The case has a carved Greek Key design on the border and the inside has a hammered design. Hallmarked and marked Black, Starr , Frost. Clock is 15 jeweled, J.C. Tava, Swiss. The officer to which this was presented had the initial CMD as you see in the center cartouche on the front along with the 1919 year date of presentation. Size of case is 3 1/2" by 2 3/4" by 5/8' deep. The inside holds its original Black, Starr 8 day alarm clock which is no longer working. Jeweler says it needs a spring but the rest of the mechanism looks fine. The case is excellent condition. You can hear the loud snap as it closes securely in place and it stays closed. From an estate and not polished. It has one small scratch on the front. Weight is 219.1 grams which includes the clock. As you know, Black Starr , Frost were exclusive, expensive silversmiths in the early 1900s. They used very thick, high quality silver in their products and were competitors of Tiffany , Co. This is a most unusual estate find for any World War 1, clock or antique sterling silver collection. Completely original.
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Vintage World War Ii 1940s Art Deco Never Used Sweetheart Compact Orig Box Puff
Vintage World War 2 1940s Art Deco Never Used Sweetheart Compact Orig Box Puff
Never used, in the original box and in beautiful condition this is a lovely 1940s Art Deco Sweetheart compact. Part of a group of really old store stock accessories. It is 2 7/8" tall by 2 5/8" wide. It also has its original puff and old tissue wrap. Any White spots you see are light reflection. Hard to find these War era "Sweetheart" accessories and in such beautiful condition. This is a lovely compact for your collection.
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Antique Edwardian Gorham Whiting Buttercup Sterling Silver Sash Dress Ribbon Buckle
Antique Edwardian Gorham Whiting Buttercup Sterling Silver Sash Dress Ribbon Buckle
This is a very hard to find antique Edwardian Gorham Whiting sterling silver Buttercup sash dress buckle that was never monogrammed. It is very big and showy. Size is 3 3/4" tall by 2 7/8" wide across. The back is numbered 358 and has the old Whiting Hallmark as well as sterling marking and 925/1000. The fancy pattern is still deep and crisp. Weight is 39.1 grams. This is a gorgeous, rare buckle for your antique clothing or fancy silver collection.
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Very Large 3" Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle
Very Large 3″ Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle
Beautifully made, this is a very large fancy antique Victorian to early Art Nouveau sterling silver belt or sash buckle. It is marked and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver....not plated. Size is 3" long by 2.5" wide. The sterling silver is very thick, solid and strong. Weight is heavy at 43 grams. Other than some light surface age wear it is in Excellent Original condition. No dents. No tears. No repair. All original. The buckle mechanism is strong and moves easily. This is a gorgeous showy buckle for your antique clothing and accessories collection.
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Vintage Art Deco 12k Gold Filled Mens Womens Belt Buckle No Monogram Linear Pattern No Wear
Vintage Art Deco 12k Gold Filled Mens Womens Belt Buckle No Monogram Linear Pattern No Wear
*Highly reflective with all gold intact and hardly used if ever, Much, Much Better than photos. All gold intact. No gold wear at all.   Slight surface age wear on the cartouche only. In excellent condition having no wear to the gold filled and no monogram in the center cartouche this is a vintage late Art Deco 1940s gold filled belt buckle with a noticeable Art Deco geometric linear pattern made by Swank. It is marked 1/20th 12K Gold Filled and will always polish up to look like 14K yellow gold. Size is 1 7/8" long east to west by 1" wide north to south. Should fit a 1" belt. The inside back was never polished out so it is dark. Overall this is a lovely older vintage belt buckle for your vintage accessories collection. Good for men or women and given the great condition of the front it is a lovely addition for your vintage jewelry and accessories collection. Very showy and noticeably older vintage; extremely crisp, clean and strong/well-made.       .
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Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Enameled 3 1/8" Sash Pin W Fleur De Lis
Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Enameled 3 1/8″ Sash Pin W Fleur De Lis
This is a very large antique Victorian enameled sterling silver sash pin with tiny gold enameled fleur de lis around the borders and in the corners along with tiny gold stars. It also has a light gold wash on the back. Size is 3 1/8" long East to West by 2" tall North to South. It is beautifully made by hand and the tiny worn enamel spots you see in the photo are NOT as noticeable in person at all. The sterling is thick and substantial. Weight is HEAVY at 46.1 grams. An absolutely gorgeous Victorian sash pin for your collection.
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Rare Vintage 1930s Art Deco Met Life Insurance Sterling Silver Coin $100,000 Club
Rare Vintage 1930s Art Deco Met Life Insurance Sterling Silver Coin $100,000 Club
This is a rare estate find for your Art Deco sterling silver collection featuring the Art Deco Metrolopolitan Life Building in NYC. It is a 1935 sterling silver commemorative award coin which was presented to one Irving Bongar in 1935 for the 25th anniversary of the $100,000 club. Size is 1 3/4″ across. Weight is 30.4 grams. Condition is excellent. All still nicely raised, deeply recessed, crisp, and clear (better than photos show). It is also beautifully made with very fine detail. This is a lovely, hard to find estate item for any Art Deco or architectural enthusiast OR just add a bezel for a fob or Art Deco pendant necklace. It is an excellent depiction of the large Art Deco Met Life Building in NYC.      
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