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Authentic Military Army Sterling Silver Mens Ring Size 11 Worn
From an estate and in very used condition this is an authentic vintage mens US Army sterling silver military ring. It has an old partly worn sterling marking. Tested and Guaranteed. Ring size is 11. The band has age wear and a prior resize mark. The glass stone is very worn and could be replaced with any other glass stone. The rest of the ring including the sides is still very crisp and excellent. A lovely old military ring for your collection.
Condition Details: Red glass stone and band have lots of age wear. The rest is excellent.
Vintage Gold On Sterling Silver CZ Teardrop Ring 6.75
This is a vintage late mid century 1970s gold over sterling silver long pave cluster teardrop ring. Marked and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver. Ring size is 6.75. It has a thick strong bold looking vintage modernist design. The top is 7/8" long North to South by 5/8" wide Est to West, shoulder to shoulder. This is a showy eye catchy ring for your vintage jewelry collection.
Condition Details: Excellent Condition having a little wear on the band.
Vintage Green Chalcedony Chunk Bracelet 7.5
This is a vintage mid century natural chalcedony chrysoprase chunk bracelet in brass and gold overly. Excellent condition. Still crisp with good stones. Each stone is hand set in a hand made wire wrapped cage that is hand soldered and made for that particular stone. Size is 7 1/2" long end to end by 5/16" wide across. Each stone chunk is hand polished. They range from 10m long to 12m long. This is a lovely green chrysoprase stone chunk stone bracelet for your collection. The stones have varying deep earth green colors and are natural. Noticeable size, natural and great for any occasion!
Large 51inch Ebony Rosary Beads 12m Christian Catholic
This is a very large 51" late Art Deco to early Mid Century ebony Christian/Catholic rosary from Italy with long oval 12mm ebony beads. It is very light weight and easy to carry. Marked Italy on the metal backed crucifix. The centerpiece has a fancy cut out open work raised Miraculous Mary with stars above her head. It is also marked Italy. The crucifix is 2 1/8" tall and looks like it is framed in 1940s aluminum. From an Art Deco estate. Other than a thin split in the wood on one arm where the Christ figure is nailed into the cross it is in excellent, original condition. Never repaired. Still strong and secure. No damage or wear the beads. This is a lovely estate rosary for your vintage religious collection.
5 1970s Gold On Sterling Silver CZ Rings 6.75 5
This is a group of 5 vintage 1970s mid century gold over sterling silver solitaire and cluster rings. Marked sterling and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver. Four of the rings are size 6.75 and one is size 5. Weight is 23.3gr. The tops range in size from 1/4" to 3/4" wide North to South. They have some wear consistent with age which is contained mostly to the inside bands. They are very well made, thick, solid and strong with hand setting of the CZ stones. All of the CZs are bright, crisp, clear and sparkly.
Vintage Van Dell 12K Gold Filled Shell Cameo Pendant Pin
Absolutely gorgeous example of vintage Van Dell natural shell cameo jewelry.... It is well made and beautifully deep carved throughout. This is vintage mid century signed Van Dell cameo portrait pin and is marked 12K gold filled Van Dell. It is completely original. No alterations. The fancy filigree frame is much stronger gold color than the photos. No wear to the gold. Excellent Condition overall, very gently used. No damage or repair. The back has a light age residue which has not been cleaned. The face has very beautiful, detailed carved work with unusually fancy hair, chiseled nose, well-defined open intaglio eye, thick lips, up slanted mouth, fancy flower decorated dress and matching flower in hair. Size is 1 1/2″ tall by 1 1/4″ wide across. This is a lovely piece of estate jewelry for your cameo collection.
Scandinavian Cohr Danish 830 Silver Candle Holder
This is a vintage Scandinavian mid century early 1960s Cohr Denmark 830 Danish Silver Candle Holder that was never monogrammed or inscribed. Size is 2" across the top by 5/8" tall. Weight is heavy at 29.3 grams. Other than age scratches it is excellent condition. No dents or dings or damage or repair. Bright and shiny. This is a lovely Danish modern estate item for your mid century Scandinavian sterling silver collection.
Hallmark Wallace Sterling Silver Fancy Bread Tray 219 gr
This is a gorgeous, antique Victorian, fancy, ornate, early, sterling silver serving tray made by Wallace and having early Wallace Hallmarks. It has a large, widely scalloped top, very fancy open work, and a crisp, showy barrel beaded edge. Size is large at 10" long across East to West by 7 3/4" North to South if looking at the top by 4" from the edge down into the bottom corner. It has a very, very faint monogram and some small dings in the bottom corners. All of the fancy open work is crisp and excellent. No deep scratches or repair. No major wear or damage. This is a beautiful antique serving tray to use on your table with other antique Victorian silver. Weight is 219.2 grams!
Carven Ma Griffe Pour Le Bain Perfume Oil Parfum Full
In original. excellent condition this is a bottle of Carven Ma Griffe Mousse Douce Pour Le Bain perfumed bath oil in its original box. This bottle is large and completely full. It looks there has to be quite a bit more than an ounce in there. There is no weight content listed on the bottle but it is a larger size at 5" tall by 2" wide without a thick glass insert. The bottle has fancy recesses and beveled cut edges. This is a lovely item in excellent condition for anyone who collects hard to find vintage fragrances.
Haviland Limoges 1972 Raphael Madonna Child Plate
This is a 1972 Haviland Limoges, France, Raphael, Madonna and Child plate in its original box. Beautiful condition. It was covered with tissue paper many years ago and only ever removed for photos. Made of the best French porcelain with gorgeous, vivid colors!
Hallmarked Egyptian Silver Ankh Snake Pendant to Restore
This is an antique Art Deco hallmarked Egyptian 900 Silver pendant or pin. It has a center ankh surrounded by dancing serpentines or cobras. Tested and Guaranteed to be solid 900 silver. Weight is 9.8 grams. The ankh insert is removable or interchangeable. The bottom edge has a very, very small piece of missing twisted wire which is only 1m by 3m. Other than this it is well made and in excellent condition. Size is 1.5" across in diameter. The original early Art Deco push pull pin clasp is still intact and very secure. A lovely vintage Egyptian statement piece for your collection.
Art Deco Sterling Silver Miracles Mary Necklace Christian
Art Deco sterling silver Miraculous Mary ladies pendant necklace from estate.
Marked Sterling with old maker punchmark. Pendant is sterling silver. Chain is sterling silver. Bolt ring is not silver.
Size is 17 1/2" long. Chain is 16 1/2". Pendant is 1" North to South. Small for women.
Chain is a mess. Knotted, twisted, tangled etc.
Pendant is excellent. Still nice and crisp and clear.
6 Latama Italy Stainless Steel Butter Knives UNUSED
Known for making high quality knives for hundreds of years this is a vintage group of 6 fine quality stainless steel modernist design Latama of Italy Butter Knives. They are still in their original metallic silver box and 4 still have their original plastic packaging. The knives are in beautiful, unused, condition with nice, shiny blades. The box has some age wear. Size of each knife is 6 1/4" long. All have a lovely soft looking butler finish. This is great group of vintage butter knives by a well known knife maker for your table.
Condition Details: NEVER USED. Excellent Condition. Sorry for any photo glare. 4 are Still in their original packaging. Metallic Silver Cardboard Box has age wear.
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Screw Key Ring Unk Authentic
925 Sterling Silver Tiffany & Company large sized key ring holder with screw ball end for easy access to key removal and insertion.
Many of these marked Tiffany & Co and made of solid sterling but are not authentic. This one looks good but unknown if actually authentic.
Marked, tested and Guaranteed solid sterling silver.
Size is 1 5/8" North to South by 1 9/16" wide across. 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.
Has some nicks and dings from prior use.
Vintage 14k Gold Jade Bangle Ring Band Size 6 To Restore
This is a vintage antique late Art Deco to mid century solid 14K yellow gold jade bangle ring band. It is marked, jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 14K yellow gold. The jade has an old, old thin hairline that is highlighted in the photos. Actual is not as eye visible. Ring size is 6. The width across the top is 3/16". Weight is 2.5 grams. The jade has beautiful deep strong green color with good translucence. The inside was never monogrammed or inscribed. A little touchup on the stone and this will be a gorgeous Art Deco bangle ring for collection.
Antique 1899 Morgan 900 Silver Dollar Coin Bracelet Small
This is a handmade 1899 Victorian Era 900 Silver Dollar coin bracelet with sterling silver chain. Size is just over 6.5" long. The coin is 1.5" wide across North to South. The top of the silver dollar is worn and the back is more detailed. From an estate and clean but not freshly jeweler polished. Combined together the chains measure 1/4" wide across. They are cleaner than the coin and have visible hand solder joints from the jeweler's hand making. Weight is 31.7 grams.
Portuguese Silver Carnelian Filigree Bracelet Repair
For repair or repurpose this is an original 1920s antique to early vintage Art Deco Portuguese Silver filigree bracelet with its original 12mm natural carnelian cabachon stone. Hallmarked, Tested and Guaranteed to be solid Portuguese Silver, not plated. It measures 6.25" long and each panel is 5/8" wide across. A few of the small link rings and 1 small filigree piece is missing. Either take out the panel with the missing filigree to make a small bracelet or add large elongated links for a larger size bracelet. Or use for antique Art Deco dangle earrings with fancy glass drops.
1923 Art Deco LV Aronson Christian Wall Plaque Grp
Full Group of 3 antique Art Deco Christian Catholic Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary, and Our Lady of Sorrows church wall hanging pendant fixtures or plaques.
One is marked L.V. Aronson. One is marked USA. One has no visible mark. Possibly underneath the silver.
Heavy dark metal with silver gilt finish. Quite heavy and does not stick to magnet. Could be silver over bronze.
Other than the age wear they are in excellent condition. No dents or dings or repair.
Originally made for a church that is no longer operational. Unknown how many sets actually exist.
A complete group of 3 from a 1920s church that closed many decades ago.
Tiffany & Co Gold On Sterling Silver Chemist Tie Tac
Unknown if authentic Tiffany & Co. so ***PLEASE DON'T PURCHASE IF YOU NEED AUTHENTIC!! Many of these are not original Tiffany but like this one they are marked Tiffany & Co. This is a vintage solid sterling silver tie tac with gold overlay and a detailed figure of an alchemist on the front. There is no back cover. The chemist is beautifully detailed and there is a deeply recessed wreath pattern around the edge. The back was never monogrammed. Size is 11/16" wide across East to West. Condition is excellent, gently used, light wear. This is a lovely unusual figural tie tac for your collection. Very well made, highly detailed and showy.
Condition Details: Just the tic tac. No pinback cover. Excellent, used condition. No dents or dings or gauges or worn gold. All gold intact. Unknown if authentic but looks good. Sorry for any photo glare. Very detailed and much better than photos!
Vintage Brass Sconce Pendant Light Lamp Wall Fixture
This is a very fancy vintage revival, all hand cast, solid brass wall sconce fixture from an estate foyer with a large hanging pendant light. It has a lot of age patina and very ornate open work throughout. Rewiring is needed as the old cloth wire is frayed and won't work. The bulk of the fixture is solid brass. Only the small flat center panels are made of brass over metal and the brass is worn on these sections. Behind the panels are older 1950s deep colored hard plastic (pre-vinyl) covers that will light up beautifully once it is rewired. Size of this sconce is 13 1/2" tall from the top of the fancy curved hook in the sconce to the bottom point, North to South. Width across the center of hanging light is 5 1/2" across East to West. A little rewiring and you will have a gorgeous sconce lamp for your hall, den, or foyer wall.
Condition Details: No dents or dings. Frayed cord. Age patina is original and not polished out. The bulk of the sconce and hanging light are solid brass. Only the flat center panels are a different metal that is brass plated. This section has age wear to the plating. The rest is of the fixture is solid brass and fine.
Mexican Sterling Silver Twin Greyhound Whippet Dog Pin Old Marks
This is a large heavy vintage handmade Mexican Sterling Silver pin of 2 greyhounds or whippets. It has the old, pre 1950 Silver, Mexico marking. Tested and guaranteed to be all solid sterling silver. Some of the mark has worn with age but is still noticeable. Weight is HEAVY at 28 grams. One of the dogs is a fancy female. The other is a male. The pin is thick and the dogs have good detail. Fine quality hand workmanship. Size is 2 5/16" wide by 1 3/4" tall. A lovely pin for your collection.
Condition Detials: Hand Cut, Hand Cast, Hand Finished. Excellent Condition. Light age wear. No dents or dings or repair.
1980s Gold on Sterling Silver CZ Ring Lot 5.5 to 6.75
*****THESE ARE SOLID STERLING SILVER WITH GOLD ORIGINALLY MADE IN THE US Late Mid Century Modern- NOT FAKE IMPORT. ALTHOUGH A LITTLE AGE WORN THEY ARE REAL Sterling Silver and Gold!!!
Group of 5 vintage solid sterling silver and gold plated 1980s rings in excellent condition. 4 are marked with old worn sterling markings and 1 is marked 925. Three have gold overlay and 2 do not. All are tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. As follows:
1) Tiffany style flowers in ruby & diamond CZs. All sterling, no overlay. Size 5.5
2) "U" shaped band with CZ and Heavy Gold Overlay. All gold intact, thick and will last. Size 6.75
3) Wide mid 1980s modernist solitaire ring with heart shape CZ. All sterling. No overlay. Size 6. Marked 925, CZ.
4) Cluster of emerald and diamond CZs. with gold overlay. Size 6.75. Inside band has a little age wear.
5) Heavy gold Overlay 1980s modernist textured spiral ring with large CZ solitaire. Tall ring. Size 6.75
This is a lovely group of vintage 80s modernist rings for your collection!!!
Condition Details: Good to Excellent. Gently used. No dents or dings or gauges. No cracks or chips. Some are fine and some have a age wear inside the band. All have good stones.
Chunky Marbled Lemon Butterscotch Bakelite Earrings
Old Store Stock, Great Condition!
Thick, chunky vintage heavily marbled lemon to butterscotch color bakelite hoop earrings.
Pierced post.
Smichrome tested. Guaranteed old vintage bakelite.
Excellent Condition.
Old jewelry store stock. Only ever used for display.
No damage or repair. Minimal surface age wear.
Good original polish still intact.
No wear to pierced posts.
Size is just about 1 1/2" North to South from the top of the crescent to the bottom.
Width of the center bottom of the crescent is over 1/2". Depth is 7/16".
In great condition this is a lovely, showy pair of vintage bakelite earrings for your collection or display.
US Army Military Sterling Silver Mens Signet Ring 8.5
Vintage Estate Find! Excellent Condition!
Vintage sterling silver US Army Military mens estate signet ring.
Marked with old block letter full word "sterling" marking.
Never monogrammed or inscribed.
Well polished and looks excellent. Eagles and insignia are crisp, deeply recessed and finely detail. Inside band has age some tarnish. Easily cleaned off. Direct from estate and untouched for many years.
Ring size is 8 1/2.
Lovely sterling silver ring for any vintage military jewelry collection.
Condition Details: No dents or dings or tears or deep scratches. Never monogrammed. No repair. Has some light age wear. Actual ring looks more like the shiny photos.
1930s Art Deco Sewing Pincushion Half Doll
This is a lovely vintage authentic Art Deco porcelain pincushion half doll from an estate. and in original, excellent condition. She sits in her original pin cushion and has her original silk dress. Although she has no cracks or chips or repair she does have 2 very, very tiny surface paint rubs that are only on the surface glaze and easily touched up. One is on the elbow and the other is on the bridge of her nose. Her original dress is silk and has tattered with age. She is decorated with a white molded blouse, black hair and purple feather in front of her hair bun. Size is 5″ tall. The cushion is just about 4″ across. Diagonally across the arm elbows is 3″. This is a lovely Art Deco estate find for your vintage sewing or doll collection. She is completely original.
Sterling Silver Marcasites Amethyst Cross Pendant
Gorgeous large fancy vintage sterling silver cross with faceted marcasites, amethyst and intricate cut millgrain edges. All hand cast with hand set stones. Marked 925, guaranteed solid sterling silver. The marcasites and amethysts are bright and sparkly. The back has an oxidized finish. It is very thick, strong, solid and well made. Size is large, 2 1/2" North to South with the bail by 1 5/8" wide East to West across the arms. In excellent condition this is a beautiful showy vintage statement cross for your collection.
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Music Note Ring Adj 7 8 9
Big Vintage 1970s Handmade Mexican Sterling Silver Musical Note Ring
Marked Mexico, 925. Maker mark is MVP.
Adjustable Size 7, 8, 9,
Measurement of top is 3/4" across the circle
Weight is 6.1 grams.
Has age patina and age tarnish. Not polished out.
Band is a little crooked from adjusting for size.
Able to be used on different fingers.
1970s Gold On Sterling Silver Block CZ Ring 6.5
Vintage heavy gold plated over 925 sterling silver block cluster modernist ring.
Vintage 1970s Mid century Modernism Gold over Sterling Silver rectangular block CZ ring with a modernistic gyroscope setting.
Marked and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver.
Some age wear to the band. Other than this it is in excellent condition.
Ring size is 6.5.
Design: Thick strong chunky design with broad open spaces on the sides of a double band.
Construction: Very thick, solid, well made and hand jeweled.
Top Measurement: The top is 7/16" long East to West by 1/4" wide across North to South. Shoulder to shoulder band to band is 11/16".
Goldette Art Nouveau Lady Slide Bracelet
Old Goldette store stock from the 1960s-70s. Some of these were signed and some had such thick gold plating that the signature is buried underneath the plate and not visible. The ultra rich gold plating makes these last and last decade after decade. Those of you who collect old, mint condition Goldette will recognize this particular Art Nouveau lady slide. It does Not have a visible signature. It is a very heavy gold plated double chain slide bracelet with an Art Nouveau lady centerpiece. Condition is Good as Brand New. Never used. Absolutely no wear at all to the gold. Still very bright and very shiny. Size is 7 1/8" long end to end laid flat with the clasp end closed. Should fit a small to medium small wrist size easily. Width is wide 7/16" across the centerpiece. This is a lovely 1970s Goldette slide bracelet for your collection. Goldette used such thick gold plating that it lasts for many decades. Great quality.
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Oversized English Silverplated Double Teaset Coffee Set As Is
This is a large oversized vintage silverplated double coffee tea set made by the English Silver Mfg. Co. in the USA. Marked English Silver MFG CO with hallmark. It is quite large with chunky, bulbous pots and oversized double sugar and double creamer. The top hinges on the pots are no longer attached. Could be used the way it is manually or have the hinges fixed. Other than this the condition is very good to excellent. Never monogrammed or inscribed. No dents or dings. No gauges, tears or repair. The tallest pot measures 11" tall by 10.25" wide across from tip of spout to handle. The other post measures 10 1/2" tall by 9 1/2" from tip of spout to handle. Creamer is 7" across from spout to handle by 5" tall from top rim to foot/taller if you include the handle top. Sugar is 7 1/4" tall from top of hand to feet by 7 1/2" wide from handle to handle. There is a little age wear and surface scratches. Silverplate is 99% intact. It is currently pretty clean but should be further polished out for brightness. This is a lovely large vintage silver set for your collection.
28″ Articulated Owl Pendant Necklace 1960s OSS
Very large vintage 1960s vintage large articulated owl pendant in beautiful condition with its thick heavy fancy gold plated chain. It is old 1960s store stock from the estate of a jewelry store owner/disributor from White Plains, NY. The owl is jointed, articulated and movable with gold dangling eyes. Just the pendant is 3 1/2" long, North to South. The chain is 24" long with heavy gold plating that is bright and shiny. Total length is 28". A BIG SHOWY vintage statement necklace in crisp clean condition for your collection. I understand that these are so popular that they were but not with these thick heavy gold plated chains and thick white baked in enamel.
Vintage ASR Kettle Table Cigarette Lighter Set
From an estate this is a vintage kettle style table cigarette lighter and ashtray/holder with black screw on handles. Both pieces are signed ASR and from the late 1940s. Lighter is working but needs fluid as the flame dies out quickly. See photo. Size of each piece is a little less that 5" East to West from tip of handle to opposite end on kettle edge. The lighter is 3" tall and the ashtray/holder is 2 1/4" tall. Both pieces have some wear and are starting to show signs of pitting.
Butterscotch Green Celluloid & Plastic Rosary Christian Catholic
39 inches long this is a vintage late Art Deco to mid century estate rosary with 8mm butterscotch celluloid beads and 6m green hard plastic beads that look like bakelite but are likely plastic. The cross and heart are transparent brown color; either celluloid or another vintage plastic. Excellent condition having only light normal age wear.
Vintage 1963 to 1964 Box Cricket Trophy Bowl Dish
Vintage 1963 - 1964 BCL Box Cricket League Silverplated Trophy Bowl.
Size is 7" long East to West by 4.5" Wide North to South by 2.25" tall/deep.
Front is engraved BCL Sylvia & Jess Blonder 63-64
All silverplating is intact. Has some light age wear scratches.
Local estate find for your vintage sports memorabilia collection.
Penguin and Ronson Lighters Parts Repair Restore
From an estate and for parts, repair or restoration this is a group of 2 vintage cigarette lighters from the 1950s-60s. One is a 2" tall leatherette Ronson lighter that is not working and has lots of wear to the material. The other is a 1 3/4" tall, sleek mid century design Penguin, Japan lighter, also not working and has wear to metal.
Not working. Worn and scratched. Being sold for parts, repair or restore.
Green 18m Plastic Bisque Doll Eyes Deep Threaded Paperweight
This is a pair of vintage 1970s plastic round 18mm very large green doll eyes for doll making or bisque doll replacement eyes. Never used, new old stock. Still in its original packaging with original size label. These are made the older way in 2 parts with a paperweight tops and a mold seam between the paperweight tops and the body of the eye. You can see the paperweight effect of the tops in the last photo. They also have a deeply threaded look just like the eyes of an antique bisque doll. A lovely pair of vintage green eyes for doll making or restoration.
Chinese Gold Gilt Sterling Silver Cloisonne Ring Adj 6.5 7
This is a light delicate older vintage early mid century Chinese import cobalt blue, burgundy and green enamel cloisonne ring in sterling silver with gold gilt. Tested as sterling silver. Ring size is adjustable 6 1/2 to 7 and can go to 7 1/2 if handled carefully. Size adjustments over the years have made the band a little crooked at the bottom. Other than this it is in excellent condition. The top measures just over 1/4" wide North to South and is 3/16" tall. This is a lovely older Chinese import ring for your vintage and antique Asian collection. From an estate and all original condition.
Small very light weight and easy to wear ring. All Gold Gilt is intact. All cloisonne enameling is good. Bottom of band is crooked from adjusting for size.
Mid Century Silver Leaf Ice Bucket Bar Ware Dining
Vintage 1960s mid century modern barware or dining silver leaf glass ice bucket with tongs in excellent condition. The tongs are a later addition. From an estate and held up well all these years. No cracks or chips. Good frosting. Crisp silver. These vintage ice buckets are usually found in gold leaf. This is a more unusual silver leaf bucket and works well with any mid century silver flatware or silver or chrome glass caddy you may have. A lovely table or barware accessory for your mid century collection. Size is just about 5" tall by 5 3/4" wide across the mouth. Most standard caddies will hold up to 6.5" wide across.
1960s Hazel Atlas Continental World Coin Medallion Bar Glasses Tall Cocktail
1960s Hazel Atlas Continental World Coin Medallion Bar Glasses Tall Cocktail - Gorgeous set of 8 vintage 1960s Hazel Atlas Glass Company bar ware coin glasses decorated with international coins from all over the world. Each has a double C marking on the bottom. They are from an estate, were gently used and were well cared for. Other than light age to some of the gold they are in excellent condition. No cracks or chips. All black is still very strong, not worn down. Size of each glass is 5" tall. These were originally used as barware glasses for water, seltzer, tall cocktails and other drinks. A lovely vintage set for your bar or dining table.
Excellent Condition. Light age wear to the gold. No chips or cracks. Complete set of 1960s coin glasses. Beautiful set. These have very strong black color that is not worn.
Enamel Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ormolu Trinket Box Jewelry Vanity
This is a lovely small vintage porcelain trinket/jewelry vanity box with enameled hand painted flowers on the top, deep rich cobalt blue enamel on the body and bright shiny gold ormolu framing the top. Very well made with good quality and a tight, strong, hinge and lock. It is vintage late mid century with old unbaked porcelain edges on the bottom. The gold ormolu is also extremely thick and won't wear down. The bottom edge is unbaked as you would expect on vintage porcelain. Condition is excellent, gently used. Size is 1 1/2" from top to bottom North to South by 2 1/8" across the body East to West and 2 1/8" deep. This is a beautiful little decorative trinket box in thick, fine quality porcelain for you vanity or jewelry collection.