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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Sterling Silver Train Keychain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver key chain with train or caboose. The key chain looks to be similar to a fine piece, like a Tiffany piece, although it is not....
Category
20th Century Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Handmade Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
1991 handmade sterling silver bear belt buckle by Linda Thompson. Signed and dated on the back. Minor surface wear, overall patina, will take a 1....
Category
1990s American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace
A dramatic triple-strand fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver
Antique Tsarist Russian Ladies Silver & Yellow Gold Clutch Purse or Evening Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies clutch purse or evening case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Tsarist Russia and date to approximately 1900 and done...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown International Style Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Silver
Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps Lalique Double Dove
By Nina Ricci, Lalique
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps double dove in yellow box.
Rare, Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps glass perfume bottle in box .
Circa: 1950s
The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal
Vintage 1970's Collection of Turquoise Jasper Azurite Lapidary Buttons
Located in Seguin, TX
Collection of 13 vintage circa 1970's handcrafted lapidary stone buttons. Includes 4 Picture Jasper 1.25" & 1". 2 Azurite 1", 2 Jasper 1", 5 various Turq...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone
Pin and Pair of Italian Gold Earrings, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pin and pair of Italian gold earrings
19th Century
In filigree silver and gold, consisting of a brooch and a pair of earrings, with pendant d...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Silver
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Turquoise and Silver Brooch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Navajo silversmith T. K. Turquoise and silver brooch
A large gorgeous old turquoise stone set in an almost heart-shaped broo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1990s Hammered Bronze Circle Pendant Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1990's hammered patinated bronze circle with bauxite bead accent. On thin round black leather cord, pendent is 1.25" diameter, bead is .5" diameter...
Category
1990s American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Anglo Indian Fine Large Silver Embossed Deity Oval Locket Dated 1880
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and large antique Anglo-Indian silver oval shaped locket heavily embossed with three figures dated September 1880. The large hinged locket has an internal recessed compar...
Category
1870s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Anton Michelsen Danish Sterling & Enamel Stylized Daisy Bracelet & Earring Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bracelet and earring set was made by the well known Anton Michelsen of Denmark in approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The bracelet and earrings a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Mid-Century Puruvian Inca Styled Sterling Silver Bracelet or Wrist Band
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bracelet or wrist band is signed by an unknown maker, but originated from Peru and dates to approximately 1960 and done in an Indigenous Inca style. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Native American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early to Mid-20th Century Pendant Silver Necklace, Yemen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century pendant silver necklace, Yemen
This pendant necklace has an interesting center medallion of transparent red glass over a faceted sheet of silver, which g...
Category
Early 20th Century Yemeni Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Silver & Turquoise Native American Handmade Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1960's artistic handmade silver and turquoise Native American brooch. Filigree design using silver strips quillwork, bezel set hand form...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Large Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique IDEA and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Vintage French Cartier panther bracelet silk...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Linen, Silk
Vintage Studio Made Agate & Gold Oval Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1970's artistic brown moss agate stone in gold fill twist bezel setting. Setting marked GF on back, 1.75" x 1.25", good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate
Vintage Handmade Abalone Coral Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1990's bold artistic dimensional abalone, coral and barnacle beaded necklace by Linda Thompson. 28" long, 1.5" at widest, Good condition minor wear to linen wrapped section.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Beads
Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch or pin is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The pin is composed of nin...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Topaz Cocktail Ring 10k Gold with Empire Art Deco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extraordinary Empire / Mid-Century / Art Deco Revival Styled Topaz and 10k Yellow Gold Ring. The stone is a Brilliant Blue Topaz Emerald Cut with four corner prong setting. The shoul...
Category
20th Century Baltic Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique 19th Century Silver Tekke Turkmen Carnelian Cuff Bracelet
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful Tekke/Turkmen cuff/armlet armlet, known as bilezik, is decorated with four rows of table-cut semi-precious Carnelians. The cuff is for a small boned person (internal diamet...
Category
1850s Turkmen Islamic Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Silver
Important Pendant In Yellow Gold Cameo Old "Oval" pendant in 18k 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Pendant In Yellow Gold Cameo Old "Oval" pendant in 18k set with claws decorated with a shell cameo representing the profile of a young woman. Weight: 25.5g Dimensions: 5x...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique Chinese 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Apple Green Jade Woman's Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique necklace is signed by an unknown maker and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The necklace is composed of 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
Antique Hill Tribe Silver Spiral Cuff Bracelet, Hand-Engraved, Thailand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique tribal cuff bracelet originates from the Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand via tribal silversmith techniques that have been handed...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Sapphire Blue Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Linen, Silk
Lady's Cowboy Boots "Turquoise Python" by Corral
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lightly worn and in very good condition, these lady's cowboy boots were manufactured by the world famous boot maker "Corral", located in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico; renowned for high quality exotic cowboy boots for women. Featured in "Cowgirl Magazine" Corral boots...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Patinated Copper Opal Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Large architectural 1991 artist made bold dimensional formed sterling silver and patinated copper brooch. Signed, dated and titled "Windows (Inside #2)" ...
Category
1990s American Brutalist Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Fish Pendant Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage 1990's sterling silver sculptural fish pendant. Lost wax cast sterling silver fish pendant by Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, uns...
Category
1990s American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
23K Leaf “Glass Boudoir” Bowl Aurum Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This piece is up-cycled. When I found this bowl I knew it would be perfect for the idea I had. My vision was to create a flower inside the bowl that would live forever. So, I cut off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Silver Amulets of Two Fantastic Animals, Naples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of silver amulets of two fantastic animals
Naples, late 18th- early 19th century
Silver, punches and the seal of the Kingdom of Naples
Measures: ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1990s Artist Made Mother of Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
1990's artist studio made beaded necklace using mother of pearl and light blue and pink seed beads. By Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, 16" long (excluding drops), multistra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Brass
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Elephant Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Elephant Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Description:
Large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite rare vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striking print named ‘La Route des Indes’, translating to English as ‘The India Road’. It illustrates exotic elephants in procession adorned with fabulous opulent jewels. They spiral around the square frame one behind the other whimsically ascending in scale. The most magnificent of all leading at the front in a statuesque pose and elaborate decoration. Their eyes are pave set with previous stones of emerald and amethyst and the gold elephants continue along the boarder as well.
Cartier is a luxury Parisian empire which originated in 1847 with Louis-François Cartier and is recognised all around the world for their high end creations. The lavishly bejewelled exotic oriental creatures appear to be a reference to the brand’s signature necklaces, bracelets and earrings; ‘Tanjore’, and ‘Djigar’ necklaces, “Rajastan’ bracelet and ‘Gupta’ brooch. This particular peachy coral pink with jade green accents and a glorious subtle sheen is one of the most spectacular examples we have come across.
The fabric was personally hand-picked by Katie at antiques market ‘Marche aux Puces Saint-Ouen’ on the outskirts of Paris.
On a sumptuous silk soft to the touch.
Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo cloth...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Textile, Linen, Silk
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Styled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of cufflinks are initialed by an unknown maker, but originated from West Germany and date to approximately 1960 and done in the Brutalist Mid-Century Modern style. The cuff...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Eigil Jensen Designed for Anton Michelsen Sterling & Enamel Brooch & Earring Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This brooch and earring set was designed by Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen of Denmark in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1990's Large Brutalist Sterling & Patinated Copper Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Large sculptural circa 1990's artist made sterling silver and patinated copper brooch. Signed Linda Thompson (20th/21st century). All riveted and hand wr...
Category
1990s American Brutalist Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver & Red Coral Cross Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage 1990's artist made sterling silver and red coral sculputral cross pendant. Lost wax cast sterling silver cross with bezel set cabochon red coral center by Linda Thompson (20t...
Category
1990s American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pair of Hollow Silver Incised Bracelets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century pair of hollow silver incised bracelets, China
A pair of beautifully made hollow silver bracelets with incised floral and geometric designs. The interior circumfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Irish Linen Pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Linen, Silk
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette on Chain With Floral Grille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand made Sterling Vinaigrette on delicate chain - opens to a fine, hand made Flower grille. For todays purposes, could be used as a ...
Category
20th Century European Victorian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Late Victorian English Sterling Silver & Garnet Brooch & Bracelet Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch and bracelet set is signed by an unknown maker, and originated from England and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period Late Victorian style. The set i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Cross Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage 1990's artist made sculputral sterling silver and rose quartz cross pendant. Lost wax cast sterling silver cross with bezel set cabochon rose quartz center by Linda Thompson...
Category
1990s American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Scottish Agate and Silver Bracelet circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Superb Scottish Agate and silver bracelet
This beautiful Scottish agate bracelet Is made from alternate figured green and orange agate carved and shaped panels with a silver eng...
Category
19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Turkaman Tribal Silver Jewelry Choker
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Tribal jewelry vintage chocker , leather strap with colorful glass beads . the main object artistically hand made from silver and brass with one piece of glass embedded in the cent...
Category
19th Century Turkestan Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace, ring and earring set is signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
Vintage 1990's Large Sterling Silver Copper Shell Artist Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Large one of a kind circa 1990's artist made sterling silver and patinated copper brooch. Signed Linda Thompson (20th/21st century). Artistic dimensional...
Category
1990s American Brutalist Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Copper
1990's Sterling & Hematite Artist Studio Handmade Earrings
Located in Seguin, TX
Artist studio hand wrought sterling silver and hematite earrings by Linda Thompson. Circa 1990's, sterling post, bezel set hematite cabochon stone, hammered finish. Overall patina, v...
Category
1990s American Brutalist Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage French Cartier Brooch Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Large Vintage French Cartier brooch silk scarf pink irish linen pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage, pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striking design and colour. Featuring two beautiful antique gold broaches...
Category
Late 20th Century Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Linen, Silk
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda (1919-2009) Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
This beautifully crafted silver brooch contains eight oval-cut moonstone cabochons set in a curved row above six stylized leaves. The marks on the back of the pin are: TAXCO SILVER BY TONO, Made in Mexico, with a 17 eagle stamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Ladies Sterling Silver Ring with a Geometric Design
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ladies ring was made by the renowned Georg Jensen of Denmark in approximately 1920 in his period Art Deco style. The ring is composed of sterling silver and done with a geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990s Sterling Silver Hand Symbol Pendant Artist Studio
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage 1990's sterling silver sculptural hand symbol pendant. Lost wax cast sterling silver hand pendant by Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) Texas, unsigned. With glass trade bead...
Category
1990s American Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Silver & Gold Fish Tie Tack Studio Made
Located in Seguin, TX
Late 20th century sculptural trout or salmon fish tie tack. No markings, but looks to be artist studio made, cast silver with tiny areas of gold overlay on ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1990s Artist Made Purple Iridescent Beaded Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
1990's Artist studio made multistrand beaded necklace using purple iridescent beads of various shapes and vintage brass British royal cres...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1991 Large Brutalist Sterling & Etched Copper Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Large 1991 bold dimensional artist made reticulated sterling silver and etched patinated copper brooch. Signed Linda Thompson (20th/21st century) signed,...
Category
1990s American Primitive Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Late 20th Century Artist Studio Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1990's artist made sculptural turquoise, coral and sterling silver multistrand necklace and earrings by Linda Thompson. Necklace is 24" long not counting drops which are 2" lon...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1991 Artist Made Sterling Copper Agate Necklace & Earrings
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage 1991 artist made dimensional sterling silver, red tigereye, copper and agate sculptural asymetrical necklace and earrings by Linda Thompson....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage Handmade Salmon & White Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1960's bold dimensional salmon and white graduated beaded necklace. Measures 27" long, 1" diameter at smallest 1.5" at widest, large beads are 3/8" diameter. Salmon beads are p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Beads
Pair of Victorian White Kid Leather Lady's Boots, American, Circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Dress up your wardrobe with these authentic, vintage, high top white kid leather boots with a generous amount of shoelace loops; wearable and in very nice condition--small size; lady...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and extremely unique and rare 19th century British Tunbridgeware hair pin/bobbin or slide.
This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before…. it is a very rare survivor !
From circa 1860–1880.
Made of walnut with gorgeous marquetry inlay on the entirety of the front with classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all over the front. The rear is walnut.
The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood.
Would have been worn in a Lady’s hair bun with the micro-mosaic facing forward.
This would have belonged to a very elegant lady in the mid to late 19th century.
Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion.
There is a collection of Tunbridge ware in the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Tunbridge Wells.
The famous makers of Tunbridge ware were in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent; their most notable work was from circa 1830-1900.
Early makers of Tunbridge ware, in Tunbridge Wells in the mid-18th century, were the Burrows family, and Fenner and Co. In the 19th century, around 1830, James Burrows invented a technique of creating mosaics from wooden tesserae. Henry Hollamby, apprenticed to the Burrows family, set up on his own in 1842 and became an important manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, employing about 40 people.
Edmund Nye (1797–1863) and his father took over the Fenner company when William Fenner retired in 1840, after 30 years in partnership with him. Thomas Barton (1819–1903), previously apprenticed at the Wise factory, joined the Nyes in 1836, and worked as Nye’s designer; he took over the business in 1863 and continued there until his death.
In Tonbridge (near to Tunbridge Wells), George Wise (1703–1779) is known to have had a business in 1746. It continued with his son Thomas, and Thomas’s nephew George (1779–1869), who took over in 1806. In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics. Their workshop in Tonbridge, Wise’s Tunbridge Ware Manufactory, was next to the Big Bridge over the Medway; the building was demolished in 1886 to widen the approach to the bridge.
Tunbridge ware became popular with visitors to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, who bought them as souvenirs and gifts. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes.
At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tunbridge ware by Edmund Nye, Robert Russell and Henry Hollamby was shown; Edmund Nye received a commendation from the judges for his work. He exhibited a table depicting a mosaic of a ship at sea; 110,800 tesserae were used in making the picture.
The manufacturers of Tunbridge ware were cottage industries, and they were no more than nine in Tunbridge Wells and one in Tonbridge. The number declined in the 1880s; competent craftsmen were hard to find, and public tastes changed. After the death of Thomas Barton in 1903 the only surviving firm was Boyce, Brown and Kemp, which closed in 1927.
Marquetry was an old technique which was continued by Nye and Barton to create images such as birds or butterflies.
‘Green Oak’ as caused by the fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens.
Stickware and half-square mosaic was invented by James Burrows in about 1830: a bunch of wooden sticks of different colours, each having triangular or diamond-shaped cross section, were tightly glued together; in the case of stickware, the resulting block was dried, then turned to form an article such as the base of a pincushion. For half-square mosaic, thin slices were taken from the composite block, and applied to a surface.[1][2][4]
Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye. Minute tesserae were used to form a wide variety of geometric and pictorial designs.
Many sorts of wood were used for the various colours; about 40 were in regular use. Only natural colors were used; green was provided by “green oak”, produced by the action of fungus on fallen oak. Designs for articles were often taken from designs of Berlin wool work.
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
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