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. DH71-05
1920s Art Deco Rhinestones Buckle. This delicate and thin 1920s Art Deco buckle is silverplated pot metal. It was probably used on a ribbon belt. Red and clear rhinestones are all present and bright. Mirrored molded glass sections are diagonally set. Very good condition. DH311-08 - $30
Early Plastic Victorian Revival Hair Comb. In the 1930s, at the same time that the Art Deco style promoted industrial geometric forms, there was a revival of the Victorian style. This 5 3/4" long early plastic hair comb is a great example. Color is a dark root beer brown, with tortoiseshell-type mottling. There is a refined floral brass decoration at the top, which is probably from an original Victorian mold. These same molds have been used for decades. LH57-06 - $45
Large Victorian Sterling Hand Engraved 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. DH330-08
- $138
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag. Big enough for your lipstick, money and keys, this vintage Whiting & Davis gold mesh bag measures 3" x 5 1/2". The frame is goldtone and the closure snaps nicely. The inside has a lovely, fresh peach lining. Signed "Whiting & Davis Mesh Bags" and "Made in USA" twice on inside frame. Excellent condition. LH211-06
Antique French Silver and Gold Beaded Bag with Chain. This handmade French bag is made with silver and gold-colored beading, with some of the beads faceted. The beading is patterned on both sides with a golden central star, and a curving golden border. The dangling fringe is silver-colored with golden tips. The brass clasp is decorated with a flowers and leaves pattern and the interior is lined in a pale beige and labelled "hand made in France." The brass chain extends 11". Very good condition. LH212-06 Another View
- $125
This item has recently been sold.
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. DH188-07 - $52
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 sinous 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.
DH219-07
- $52
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. DH241-07 - $33
Large Rhinestone Hair Clip from the 1960s. This vintage hair clip measures 2 1/8" long. Bright marquise rhinestones are prong-set in an overlap cascade. Lush and romantic. Slight yellow tint to stones.
DH271-07 - $30
Pair of Late Victorian Riveted Cut Steel Shoe Buckles. Beautiful at any time, but taking center stage at night, cut steel jewelry became popular in the 18th and through the 19th century for its beautiful intricacy and sparkle in candlelight. In the 18th century it was very costly (more than gold) because the product was labor-intensive, requiring cutting, faceting, polishing and riveting. A pair of shoe buckles could take two weeks to produce. Generally, the smaller the studs of cut steel, the older the item. There were centers of production in England, very active until early Victorian times. Later, French centers carried on the trade.
This late Victorian shoe buckle pair features hundreds of faceted cut steel studs riveted into a brass backing. Three different sizes of studs are used. Buckles measure 2 1/4" across. Very good condition. DH280-07
- $58
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. DH297-07 - $34
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. DH334-08
- $97
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. DH338-08 - $48
