1860s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Originally a watch fob, this unique Victorian era antique can also be worn as a fashionable pendant. The fob is 12k gold-cased and features a carnelian gemstone, carved with an intaglio depicting a portrait of a mans profile. Traditionally, during the Victorian era, fobs were worn by gentlemen as a sign of status and elegance. When pressed against a wax seal, the intaglio is revealed as a personal mark or signature used to sign documents. The portrait featured on this luminous red-orange gem...

A stunningly detailed Victorian micromosaic brooch mounted in 9k rose gold, late 19th century, probably Italy. The fine micromosaic brooch depicting a view from the gardens...

Circular quartz snuff box set in a gold and enamel mounting. The hinged lid is embellished with an octagonal medallion featuring a sphinx lying under a star in a royal blue backgroun...

Beautifully chiseled and engraved victorian thimble crafted out oi 14 karat gold around 186071870.

Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1866 Hilliard and Thomason. The card case rectangular form engraved panels design cente...

Fine and unusual Russian Old Believers silver cross, with a beautifully sculpted Jesus on an engraved cross with a stylized dove at the top, rays of light ...

Near the end of the 19th century, Spiritualism and the occult became popular fascinations with the Victorians. Even Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert were known to have met with a medium in the 1860s, if not earlier. Spiritualism was based on the belief that one could communicate with the dearly departed with the help of a medium, who might engage in a seance or perform an act of automatic writing. The Ouiji board was introduced in 1890 and you can still buy one in any toy store so we are all, perhaps, still just a little fascinated with what may be just beneath the surface. Along with spiritualism, there was a rise in the popularity of witchcraft in its many forms. Also enjoying the popularity of the Victorian obsession with the occult was the stage magician, who performed "magic tricks" for enchanted audiences. This hand-carved, one-of-a-kind magic wand...

A great find! Sterling Silver Antique English Victorian Flask 4-7/8 x 3 inches. Removable bottom forms cup. Personalized. In mint condition. ...

Antique watch key depicting a ram's head, 18K gold, circa 1860

Composed of six micromosaic panels each depicting a Roman building, including the Pantheon, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, in gold mounts, circa...