Victorian Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible To A Necklace Circa 1880s

An interesting and unusual antique child’s teething rattle c.1800 formed of a piece of carved and polished rich orange coral (Corallium rubrum) mounted into a two-tone yellow gold rattle with mouth-piece formed of a whistle, the collar hung with six coral beads and round two gold bells and decorated with patterned bands. Accompanied by the original red leather case lined with cream silk. Period Circa 1800 Origin Probably English Gemstones 1 x piece of carved coral 6 x coral beads Setting 2 colour yellow gold (unmarked) Weight 48 grams Dimensions 12cm / 4.7" long x 3cm / 1.18" at widest point Condition Very good Provenance Previously belonging to the late 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull née Mountbatten. Accompanied by a handwritten note on pale blue writing paper with printed address for 7 Upper Belgrave Street S.W.1. surmounted by a coronet. The note reads: "Original Red Leather Case for gold and coral rattle...

A rare and unusual pair of cameos framed by Cartier, c.1870s, the two cameos carved from black and white banded agate hardstone and depicting ancient Greek theatre masks, one for tra...

Victorian diamond and enamel sash buckle. Vibrant blue baisse taille enamelled border set with forty two rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined ...

A very fine set of Swiss Victorian gold & enamel lapel buttons. In 18 karat yellow gold. Each button with a round enamel painted scenes of Lake Geneva bezel set in 18k gold with f...