Antique Hunting Dog Whistle

Enchanting brooch of cut steel and mother of pearl with carved image of a faithful dog standing at attention as his human companion peacefully angles for a catch under the shade of a tree. The scene is carved from Mother of Pearl and mounted in cut steel. The brooch’s long bar hinge with curved "C" catch helps authenticate indicate its age. Mother of pearl is the iridescent inner shell of mollusks that produce pearls. It has been used to carve decorative objects since ancient times and is the most precious part of the shell. Cut steel was a jewelry form crafted by a cottage industry of men and women (and likely child labor as well) in the 18th and 19th century England. Cut steel was also made in France. Using found materials, this enterprising group of artisans fashioned jewelry from nails which after pounding and polishing and setting, imitated the sparkle of diamonds in the light. Cut steel achieved great popularity as it appealed to people of more moderate means and was the only jewelry form in history that was made by steel workers...

Unusual Victorian pin of aluminum, "amethyst" paste, gilt metal and mother of pearl. The aluminum is embossed with a foliate design. A bold and striking piece to wear on a shoulder o...

Victorian gilt metal collar is beautiful, flattering and wearable for any occasion

Floral rondelles, the five central ones with tassels, comprise this lovely cut steel necklace. Multi-faceted cut steel jewelry was popular during the 18th and mid 19th century. The ...

♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Carat Weight: .45cttw Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Color: H/I Stone Cut: Round Dimensions: 31mm x 16mm Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gol...

A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose is to decorate or add weight to the watch chain itself making it easier for the watch to be withdrawn from a pocket. The base of the fob would often have been used to seal the wax of a letter or note. The opposite of a cameo, an intaglio is created by carving below the surface to produce and image in relief with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax, often used in signet rings. A fantastic figural fob...

Antique 18k gold lorgnette, adorned with approx. 3.50ctw in H/VS-Si diamonds. The piece can be worn as a pendant. Measures 4.5" x 1 3/8" when closed , a...

Antique 14k gold cameo brooch pendant, set with carnelian and approx. 1.40ctw in diamonds. Measures 57mm x 35mm. Back of the carnelian is signed ...