Victorian Gold And Amethyst Hatpin. The demise of the hatpin marked a turning point for women's place in society. Laws made hatpins shorter for safety's sake. However, it was the wholesale entry of women into the work force during WWII, which ended the need for the hatpin, dress changed so dramatically.
This antique gold hatpin measures 6 1/4" long and is marked 10k on the head. The shaft is also gold and is nice and straight. A beautiful purple amethyst cabochon, with a 5 mm diameter, is bezel-set into the head. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH7105 Another View - $265
Large Victorian Sterling Hand Engraved Sash Buckle. Here is a perfect example of the Victorian's need to fill vacant space with decoration. This 3 1/2" long antique Victorian buckle weighs 38.5 grams. A raised repeat pattern of petals and flowers surrounds the center. The rest of the buckle is embellished with an all-over pattern of random arabesques. The back is smooth and solid.
Great as a sash buckle, this pretty piece can also be used to tame a scarf or as a purse tie. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH33008 - $180
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Large Victorian Gilt Floral Buckle. This antique Victorian buckle measures approximately 2 1/2" tall. The sinuous form and graceful decoration are beautifully gilt. There are two spots of wear to gilding on the prongs. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH18807 - $64
Antique Art Nouveau Buckle. This beautiful Art Nouveau silverplated buckle measures 2 3/4" long. The decoration is of daffodils with the flower stems becoming sinuous ribbons--a very typical Art Nouveau use of the whiplash curve. What amazes us is the dynamic rhythm found in Art Nouveau jewelry's compact design.
Daffodils (narcissus), as world-wide harbingers of spring, are emblems of new beginnings. As a signal for winter's end, they also symbolize future good fortune. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH21907 - $54
Antique Victorian Floral Stickpin. This late Victorian stick pin measures 2 3/8" long. The head is a square set on point with engraved line decoration. A rhinestone-set black enameled flower sits in the center. Very good condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH24107 - $38
This item has recently been sold.
This item has recently been sold.
Very Fancy Niello Style Hair Barrette. I believe that this 3 1/2" vintage hair barrette is of Italian origin. Many twisted wire, cannetille, and decorative elements have been soldered to the surface to create a rich pattern. The background is richly contrasted to a matte black. Three coral-red glass cabochons are bezel-set across the center. I believe this is a silverplated barrette. Very good condition. Shipping/Insurance free in the USA! DH29707 - $36
Antique Sterling Glove Stetcher by Webster. This antique glove stretcher measures 6 3/8" long. It has a little mother-of-pearl button for opening the handle is worked in a repousee scrolling leaves pattern and is signed sterling under a W hallmark which looks very much like the Webster Company hallmark. The Webster Company was founded in 1869 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts and is now part of Reed & Barton Silversmiths. Very good condition. Shipping/Insurance free in the USA! DH33408 - $140
14k Gold Vintage Engraved Letter "L" Stickpin. This 14K yellow gold stickpin measures 2 5/16" long. The letter "L" is engraved in script on the head. The back of the stickpin is marked 14K with the maker"s mark "BAB", for BA Ballou, an East Providence, Rhode Island jewelry manufacturer in business for over 130 years. Very good condition. Shipping/Insurance free in the USA! DH33808 - $90
Handpainted Glass Enamel Vintage Windmill Stickpin. The oval head of this stickpin measures a generous 7/8" tall. Overall stickpin length is 2 3/16".
The sunny windmill scene is hand painted in glass enamel on a copper base. The gilt pin is soldered to the head with a silver-colored solder. Very good condition. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH36708 Another View - $72
Antique Victorian Etruscan Hair Pin. This is a c1880s Victorian hair pin in the Etruscan style. The 3 1/4" pin is gold on brass metal. The head is repousse (shaped with patterns in relief) and was fabricated so that it is slightly canted. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH44710 - $85
Victorian Silverplated Dance Cards and Fancy Holder. A pretty girl from long ago would have gently swung this accessory from her wrist or waist on ribbon or chain. Measuring a total height of 3 3/8", The embossed fronts and backs match, and are suspended from a long brass bail. A swinging clasp locks the two covers together. The central blank shield of the covers can be engraved. Very light wear to the case.
Inside are three thin celluloid dance cards. All three have damage. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH45110
- $97
Fancy Tinted Antique Victorian Buckle. This antique Victorian silverplated metal buckle measures 3" long. The embossed pattern on this buckle is very elaborate and features central paisley decorations which are tinted a transparent magenta. (The central diamond-shaped medallion retains some transparent green color.) There is light overall wear to the finish.
The paisley is an ancient design originating in Persia, traveling to India, and having been transported to Scotland by returning soldiers, then being used by the weavers of Paisley, Scotland on their extremely popular cashmere shawls. (The shawls came to be known as paisley shawls, which were popular through the 19th century.) The paisley pattern was also used as a decorative device on other Victorian items. Today, it is considered a good representation of fractal design and is a recognized pattern worldwide. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH45210 Another View - $39
Antique Gold Filled Repousee Border Mechanical Pencil Pendant. Dating c1915, and measuring 4 1/4" long, this is a gold filled Wahl Eversharp pencil with a very feminine tendrilling leaves and flowers repousse top. A generously-sized brass loop is ready to slide over your chain. Just needs pencil lead, which is readily available. Very good condition and a useable gift for your steampunk friends. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA!
DH47711 Another View - $80
