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Victorian Cupid Cast Iron Fireback, 19th Century
Victorian Cupid Cast Iron Fireback, 19th Century

Victorian Cupid Cast Iron Fireback, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French cast iron fireback of the 19th century with a cupid in relief, in the Victorian taste. A generous, near-square plate for a larger open hearth: it shields the masonry behind th...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Cast Iron

Belgian Victorian 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century
Belgian Victorian 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century

Belgian Victorian 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Belgian Victorian fireback with three cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Victorian Plated Cupids Figure
Victorian Plated Cupids Figure

Victorian Plated Cupids Figure

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian silver plated figure of two cupids, one on sleigh on white mica ice base

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Pair of Victorian Bronze Musical Cupids

Pair of Victorian Bronze Musical Cupids

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian bronze figures with dark green patina of cupids with musical instruments on round shaped base

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Cupid Centerpiece
French Victorian Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Cupid Centerpiece

French Victorian Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Cupid Centerpiece

By Gustave-Joseph Chéret

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian turquoise Sevres porcelain centerpiece with 2 cupids holding helmet on round ebonized base (signed JOSEPH CHERET)

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Sèvres

French Victorian Green Metal Bowl with Cupid Figures
French Victorian Green Metal Bowl with Cupid Figures

French Victorian Green Metal Bowl with Cupid Figures

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian green patinaed metal bowl with winged gilt cupid supported on 3 legs with shell and floral design.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Pair of French Victorian Bronze Cupids
Late 19th Century Pair of French Victorian Bronze Cupids

Late 19th Century Pair of French Victorian Bronze Cupids

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian bronze seated cupid figures holding gilt leaves with gilt trim on round shaped white marble base.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Victorian White Porcelain Cupid Candelabras, Gilt Trim
Pair of French Victorian White Porcelain Cupid Candelabras, Gilt Trim

Pair of French Victorian White Porcelain Cupid Candelabras, Gilt Trim

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian white porcelain winged cupids with gilt and green trim holding 3 arm candelabras (PRICED AS Pair)

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Victorian Giltwood Arch Wall Plaque with Cupids
19th Century French Victorian Giltwood Arch Wall Plaque with Cupids

19th Century French Victorian Giltwood Arch Wall Plaque with Cupids

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian large gilt arch shaped horizontal wall plaque with 3 carved winged cupid heads and scroll filigree design.   

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Giltwood

Victorian Cherub Cupid Angel Swing Brooch Pin Silver Grape Leaves
Victorian Cherub Cupid Angel Swing Brooch Pin Silver Grape Leaves

Victorian Cherub Cupid Angel Swing Brooch Pin Silver Grape Leaves

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian brooch pin with a Winged Cherub, Cupid or Angel on a swing that hangs from a vine or branch of grape leaves.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Silver

Hand Painted Cupid Diamond and Pearl Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Hand Painted Cupid Diamond and Pearl Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace

Hand Painted Cupid Diamond and Pearl Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Vintage Finely detailed Hand Painted Victorian Pendant Necklace. Depicting a Cupid from the Victorian era.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

19th Century French Victorian Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cupid Base
19th Century French Victorian Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cupid Base

19th Century French Victorian Porcelain Oil Lamp with Cupid Base

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian porcelain oil lamp with triple cupid base and decorated globe with chimney

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A finely carved Victorian shell cameo depicting the winged Cupid embracing a hound, with his bow and quiver beside him, combining symbols of love, fidelity and devotion.

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Vintage 1970s Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold

Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch
Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch

Antique 14ct Gold, Early Victorian Enamel, Pearl, Diamond Venus & Cupid Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Venus & Cupid Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian 14ct gold stamped cherub portrait brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-painted...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

French Victorian Monumental Carved Giltwood Cupid Design Wall Mirror
French Victorian Monumental Carved Giltwood Cupid Design Wall Mirror

French Victorian Monumental Carved Giltwood Cupid Design Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian monumental giltwood vertical wall mirror with cupid and scroll carving.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted

Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Dove Bird Gold Pendant Necklace Hand Painted

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare and wonderful Victorian pendant with a hand painted image of a Winged Cherub or Angel with a dove bird on a string set in a Greek Key motif setting in 9 Karat Ros...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890
Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890

Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890

By Esemco

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Agate Intaglio Ring depicting an image of the god of love, Cupid or Eros and set in a beautiful and elegant se...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Gold Cupid and Psyche Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds
Victorian 18k Gold Cupid and Psyche Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds

Victorian 18k Gold Cupid and Psyche Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique crystal, 0.14 carat emerald, 0.58 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set Cupid and Psyche brooch; an addition to our collection of...

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Antique 1880s Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Victorian Fruitwood and Parquetry Chest with Cupid Figures and Marble Top
French Victorian Fruitwood and Parquetry Chest with Cupid Figures and Marble Top

French Victorian Fruitwood and Parquetry Chest with Cupid Figures and Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian 20th century fruitwood and parquetry inlaid chest with a single front door and bronze trim with cupid figures and a beige marble top.

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20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural greyish patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no ex...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no extr...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Photograph Cupid by M. B. Parkinson 19th Century
Antique Photograph Cupid by M. B. Parkinson 19th Century

Antique Photograph Cupid by M. B. Parkinson 19th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

Photograph titled "Cupid Awake" and "Cupid Asleep" by American photographer Morris Burke Parkinson. Dated 1897. Retains original tiger oak frame. M. B. Parkinson (1847-1926) Morri...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Photography

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Oak, Paper

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch
Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique mourning brooch is rendered in rich 21k yellow gold, showcasing a finely carved cameo of Cupid taming Cerberus—the mythi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Whitby Jet Earrings Dancing Cupids Putti Garlands Gold Porcelain
Antique Carved Whitby Jet Earrings Dancing Cupids Putti Garlands Gold Porcelain

Antique Carved Whitby Jet Earrings Dancing Cupids Putti Garlands Gold Porcelain

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These substantial carved Whitby jet earrings are decorated with painted porcelain plaques depicting dancing cupids holding garlands between their hands. The little cupids are wearing...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Cupid Cherub Eros Angel Love Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Enhancer
Cupid Cherub Eros Angel Love Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Enhancer

Cupid Cherub Eros Angel Love Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Enhancer

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning Shell Cameo Pendant Enhancer Necklace with a high relief carving of a Cherub, Cupid, Angel, or Eros playing a flute or horn set in a beautiful halo in ...

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20th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian gold-plated cameo carving of Venus & cupid mourning brooch pendant.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Cased Lava Stone Front Face Cupid Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Cased Lava Stone Front Face Cupid Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Cased Lava Stone Front Face Cupid Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

Museum Quality and rarest lava stone cameo brooch depicting Cupid in front face. In the Victorian era Cupid (Eros in Greek Mythology) was often found in cameos and antique jewellery ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Antique Victorian Venus Teaching Archery to Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Venus Teaching Archery to Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Venus Teaching Archery to Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

A fantastic and large Museum Quality cameo depicting a more than rare subject, Venus teaching Cupid to use his bow. I recently acquired another cameo depicting the same subject but i...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Cupid Awake and Cupid Asleep framed photographs
Cupid Awake and Cupid Asleep framed photographs

Cupid Awake and Cupid Asleep framed photographs

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H 11 in W 11 in D 0.5 in

Cupid Awake and Cupid Asleep framed photographs

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This pair of "Cupid Awake" and "Cupid Asleep" framed photographs have been hand coloured, highlighting the hair, cheeks, lips and the arrows which is unusual as most of these photogr...

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Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Photography

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Paper

Victorian Revival Cupid and Psyche Intaglio Medallion Necklace, 1960s
Victorian Revival Cupid and Psyche Intaglio Medallion Necklace, 1960s

Victorian Revival Cupid and Psyche Intaglio Medallion Necklace, 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

The gold - tone necklace features a horizontal oval intaglio depicting Cupid and Psyche. Cupid is in his popular cherubic form, while Psyche is as she appears in Apuleius's "Metamorp...

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Vintage 1960s American Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

Antique Victorian Venus Teaching Cupid Shooting with His Bow Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Venus Teaching Cupid Shooting with His Bow Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Venus Teaching Cupid Shooting with His Bow Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

A fantastic Museum Quality shell cameo brooch depicting a more than rare subject, Venus teaching Cupid to use his bow. This is after a drawing by John Gibson (1790 - 1866) titled "O...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold

Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow Brooch
Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow Brooch

Antique Victorian Table Cut Diamond and Coral Arrow Brooch, Cupids Arrow Brooch

Located in Rottedam, NL

A rare and beautifully preserved antique Victorian brooch in solid 18 ct gold. This unique brooch comes from France and is hallmarked accordingly with an Eagle Head and Masters mark....

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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Meissen Cupid Caught in Trap
Meissen Cupid Caught in Trap

Meissen Cupid Caught in Trap

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H 7.49 in

Meissen Cupid Caught in Trap

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Altrincham, GB

Meissen figure of cupid caught in trap from the series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890. Model L120. Height 19cm – Diameter 9.5cm Blue Crossed Swo...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Cupid with Hands Tied
Meissen Cupid with Hands Tied

Meissen Cupid with Hands Tied

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H 7.49 in

Meissen Cupid with Hands Tied

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Altrincham, GB

Meissen figure of cupid with hands tied around back from the series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890. Model L102. Height 17cm – Diameter 9cm Blue ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Cupid Fanning Hearts with Bellows
Meissen Cupid Fanning Hearts with Bellows

Meissen Cupid Fanning Hearts with Bellows

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Altrincham, GB

Meissen Cupid fanning hearts with bellows from a series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe in 1878. Circa 1890 Height 19cm Model Number L108 Crossed swords in underg...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Classic Sculpture of Aphrodite and Cupid, Valentines Gift
Classic Sculpture of Aphrodite and Cupid, Valentines Gift

Classic Sculpture of Aphrodite and Cupid, Valentines Gift

Located in Harrisburg, PA

This Victorian period specter sculpture is in almost perfect condition; It may have been a clock topper but is a great desk top or bookshelf piece.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter, Gold Leaf

"In the Flower Garden with Cupid", Pair of Paintings by H. Zatzka, Austrian
"In the Flower Garden with Cupid", Pair of Paintings by H. Zatzka, Austrian

"In the Flower Garden with Cupid", Pair of Paintings by H. Zatzka, Austrian

By Hans Zatzka

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of paintings both signed "H. Zatzka". Measures: 57 x 36 cm, framed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Paintings

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Wood

14K White Gold 0.60ct Diamond Victorian Cupid Intaglio Ring MF16-062926
14K White Gold 0.60ct Diamond Victorian Cupid Intaglio Ring MF16-062926

14K White Gold 0.60ct Diamond Victorian Cupid Intaglio Ring MF16-062926

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

A fascinating and deeply collectible ring in 14K white gold, featuring an engraved intaglio of Cupid in the Victorian tradition, surrounded by diamonds totaling 0.60 carats.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1880's Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cupid Stickpin
1880's Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cupid Stickpin

1880's Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cupid Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly rendered cherubic cupid With dainty stylized wings while holding a bow and a single arrow Maker's mark and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1880’s Cupid ...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Angel Skin Coral Cupid Ear Pendants
Victorian Carved Angel Skin Coral Cupid Ear Pendants

Victorian Carved Angel Skin Coral Cupid Ear Pendants

Located in New York, NY

Delightful Victorian carved angel skin coral cupid ear pendants, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch, Cupid, 9 Karat Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch, Cupid, 9 Karat Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch, Cupid, 9 Karat Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

This particular cameo features a maiden either teasing or chastising cupid, I have not seen another of its kind and it is certainly an interesting piece.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Victorian Carved Angel and Cupid Love Pin
14 Karat Victorian Carved Angel and Cupid Love Pin

14 Karat Victorian Carved Angel and Cupid Love Pin

Located in Towson, MD

14kt yellow gold round pin of hardstone and hand carved Angel and Cupid. The Cupid is holding a torch (the eternal flame) and the Angel is carrying and scattering roses (for love).

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Agate, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Bronze Sculpture of Cupid & Column Paul Ponsard 19th Century
Antique Victorian Bronze Sculpture of Cupid & Column Paul Ponsard 19th Century

Antique Victorian Bronze Sculpture of Cupid & Column Paul Ponsard 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian patinated bronze sculpture of the cupid hiding next to a column by Paul Ponsard, circa 1860 in date.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Victorian 1850 Antique Sculptural Brooch Carved Portrait of Cupid in High Relief
Victorian 1850 Antique Sculptural Brooch Carved Portrait of Cupid in High Relief

Victorian 1850 Antique Sculptural Brooch Carved Portrait of Cupid in High Relief

Located in Miami, FL

Carved cupid brooch from the Victorian period. Exceedingly rare three-dimensional piece, created in England during the early Victorian period (1837-1901), circa 1850.

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Silver

Antique Bronze Cupid
Antique Bronze Cupid

Antique Bronze Cupid

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H 6 in W 6 in D 4 in

Antique Bronze Cupid

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique bronze of cupid sharpening his arrow. Lots of lovely detail showing the anvil, pail and arrow on the ground. Beautiful patina.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Cherub Cupid Bracelet Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 6.5" Fine Jewelry
Antique Victorian Cherub Cupid Bracelet Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 6.5" Fine Jewelry

Antique Victorian Cherub Cupid Bracelet Enamel 14k Yellow Gold 6.5" Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Distinct and finely detailed antique Victorian cherub bracelet (circa 1850s to 1860s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. The hand painted scene depicts heavenly winged cherubs in a playfu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bangles

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Minton Majolica Cupids Jardiniere
Minton Majolica Cupids Jardiniere

Minton Majolica Cupids Jardiniere

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H 14.2 in Dm 15.7 in

Minton Majolica Cupids Jardiniere

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jardinière which features cupids/cherubs in various poses around the central band, ribbons above, oak leaves and acorns below. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pottery

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Majolica

19th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback
19th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback

19th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback

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H 21.46 in W 19.3 in D 0.6 in

19th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireback with two cupids playing. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 listings at ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

1850's Victorian Neoclassical Enamel Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Cupid Ring
1850's Victorian Neoclassical Enamel Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Cupid Ring

1850's Victorian Neoclassical Enamel Diamond Silver-Topped 18 Karat Cupid Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Signet style ring is designed as a rectangular cushion form with spilt lotus shoulders. With an enamel depiction of Cupid in his mother's shell grappling with a sea serpent using Nep...

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Antique 1850s Neoclassical Signet Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Jeweled Cupid Bracelet by Froment-Meurice
Jeweled Cupid Bracelet by Froment-Meurice

Jeweled Cupid Bracelet by Froment-Meurice

By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice

Located in New Orleans, LA

This bracelet was featured in the exhibition From Slave to Siren: The Victorian Woman and Her Jewelry, from Neoclassic to Art Nouveau at Duke Universities Museum of Art, North Caroli...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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Pearl, Topaz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Gold and Enamel Cupid and Psyche Allegory Ring
18 Karat Gold and Enamel Cupid and Psyche Allegory Ring

18 Karat Gold and Enamel Cupid and Psyche Allegory Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderfully painted enamel ring depicting the love between Cupid and Psyche, the universal symbol of everlasting love. The ancient Greeks viewed the butterfly as a symbol of the immo...

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Vintage 1910s British Victorian More Rings

Antique Gold Earrings with Painted Cupids on Porcelain and Pendant Fringe
Antique Gold Earrings with Painted Cupids on Porcelain and Pendant Fringe

Antique Gold Earrings with Painted Cupids on Porcelain and Pendant Fringe

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique gold earrings comprised of painted porcelain plaques depicting cupids with fringe pendants and gold bead surmounts, in 18k.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

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A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.