Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870

This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai Warrior holding a Sea Dragon swimming through Lily Pads. The extraordinary imagery i...

This is a very rare Japanese Shakudo Pendant Necklace in the form of a Bunny Rabbit. The pendant is a stunning example of the Shakudo art form with the grace and proportion of the i...

This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these artists moved to making wearable art during the period of the 1870s - 1900. Here we have a very rare Shakudo piece of a snake traveling through grass. Notice the grace of the proportion of the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat Gold. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. Snake jewelry is highly desirable and collected today. Provenance: From the collection of the legendary Edith Weber Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn on the red carpets of the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Her store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds in a gorgeous three dimensional design in Silver a...

This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon battling a Dragon. The extraordinary imagery is full of history, drama and mystique. T...

A wonderful and rare pair of antique Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins. These extraordinary jewels are in the style of cameos or intaglios. The ...

Designed as an oval-shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery Depicting cherry blossom trees, a house, and two men pulling a woman in a cart with an umbrella Engr...

Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being held by a groom. Intricately detailed, the Samurai is de...

A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled in silver and gold depicting a dragonfly i...

This wonderful 15 karat yellow gold and Japanese shakudo brooch pin was crafted by the famous firm 'Castellani'. The Etruscan Revival style pin features...

A Victorian turtle scatter pin brooch, the brooch comprising a pair of turtles, each turtle embellished with alternating lines of half pearls and cabochon...

An impressive antique Victorian 21 karat yellow gold and platinum 'pipe' pin brooch with 12 karat rose gold pin; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pin brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold and platinum, with a 12k rose gold pin. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a three dimensional tobacco pipe. The bowl of the pipe has been crafted in 21k yellow gold, the stem and bit in platinum. The brooch secures with a pin fastening, crafted in 12k rose gold. This antique Victorian pin...