Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
VICTORIAN STYLE
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.
160
9
to
13
87
72
140
26
3
5
1
12
13
10
1
1
1
122
44
3
72
67
24
22
21
14
11
11
7
6
12
11
5
5
4
to
348
220
181
169
153
131
77
58
44
33
26
25
12
6
3
2
2
Style: Victorian
Figural Sterling Silver Dog Whistle from the Mario Buatta Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage figural dog whistle in sterling silver.
Made in sterling silver in the form of the bust of a retriever mounted atop a (somewhat) functional whis...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swiss Gold and Enamel Brooch with Romantic Chateau de Chillon
Located in New York, NY
Swiss brooch, ca 1880. Oval enameled plaque in gold frame; rim comprises applied scrolls heightened with enamel and inset with pearls.The plaque depicts t...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Hunting Dog 14K Gold Lapel Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique reverse intaglio crystal stickpin or lapel pin depicting a hunting dog. The dog painting was done on a reverse carved crystal and has a mother of pearl background. The cry...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Enameled Handkerchief Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian handkerchief holder.
In 14k yellow gold.
With an engraved, textured and enameled design to the holder end.
A gold loop slides...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Reverse Crystal Stickpin Tiepin Boxer Dog 14kt Red Gold Red Dog Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This reverse crystal of a boxer dog wearing a red dog collar has been hand carved and hand painted in the last quarter of the 19th century. The crystal is mounted in a red gold setti...
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Gorham Reticulated Sterling Silver Miniature Basket
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver basket.
By Gorham.
In the form of a small handled openwork basket with decorative molded garlands to the exterior.
Simply a great diminutive basket ...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Karat Gold 'Horn of Plenty' Forehead Needles
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique forehead needles are one-of-a-kind Dutch 19th century pieces of jewelry. Adorned with filigree, cannetille and seed pearls. The scene...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hand Painted Madonna and Child Portrait Miniature Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Antique Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of the Madonna and Child in a Sterling Silv...
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze Empire Mantel Clock Grenon France Uroboros Design
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Bronze Empire Mantel Clock Grenon France Uroboros Design
Thirteen Jewels two adjustments signed Grenon French Uroboros Design, no keys, in excellent physical condition considering ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Amethyst Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian amethyst gold locket
Oval shaped locket with an oval cut amethyst (11 x 14 mm), 14 karat yellow gold
Size: width 2.7 cm, length 4 cm
Total we...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This monumental desk seal dates to the Victorian era and has been carved from a large piece of banded agate. The faceted piece of agate features heavy ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate
Antique Victorian Gilt Metal Enamel Hair Comb Buckle Motif Suspended Ball
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual hair comb is made out of gilt metal and features a buckle motif. It is decorated with a ball and a cone suspended from fine snake link chains.
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gilt Metal
Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This oversized desk seal dates to the Victorian period and is wonderful in that the matrix on it remains blank. The seal which dates to circa 1870 is ve...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Carnelian
Antique Victorian Silver Pearl Locket Pendant Box Peacock Feather Flower Leaf
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE LOCKET PENDANT OR JEWELRY, RING OR PILL BOX IN SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL DEEP REPOUSSE DESIGN OF PEACOCK ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Repousse Ring Stand by William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English sterling silver ring stand.
By William Comyns.
With a scalloped edge and repousse floral designs.
The ring nub is monogrammed "ADS".
Marked to the base with English hallmarks for Sterling, London, 1888, and William Comyns' maker's mark.
Simply a great antique silver ring...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold J. E. Caldwell Thimble
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold J. E. Caldwell Thimble. This beautiful piece is crafted in 12k yellow gold. This thimble is beautifully engraved and in amazing condition....
Category
1890s Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo Portrait in Profile of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisit profile portrait of a bearded gentleman is mounted in 1850 ca in an exquisite hand made frame. The cameo is secured in a wavy inner gold frame surrounded by an outer f...
Category
1850s English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian 0.19 carat ruby and 0.18 carat diamond, 20 karat yellow gold belt buckle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional Victorian belt buckle has been crafted in 20k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated, rectangular frame is embellished with a three dimensional floriate design.
The buckle is embellished with eleven Dutch cut diamonds displayed alternately between eleven round cut rubies.
The diamonds and rubies are set to the centre of applied trefoil flower shaped collet settings.
The inner and outer borders of this frame and prong buckle have a ribbed decoration.
The buckle secures with a three prong swivel chape to the centre of the design.
This antique Victorian belt buckle...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl.
In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that has repoussé and stippled decoration.
Simply a great piece of early American coin...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian Micromosaic Villa Gregoriana and Temple of Vesta 9ct Gold Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Silver Filigree and Cannetille Foliage Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a Dutch Walcher apron buckle, which was worn as a closure at the back of an apron. The gorgeous buckle was sewn onto the apron band for decoration. This type of accessory buc...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Sampson Mordan & Co. is this Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, Circa 1870-71....
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elephant handicraft in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elephant handicraft in silver
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case With Erotic Enamel Painting by F. Reznicek
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite cigarette case with Enamel Paing:
Hinged silver box with decorated lid, depiction of a young lady situated in her bed in a luxuriously furnished bedroom, Signature 'Reznice...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Victorian Era Snuff Box 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Floral Motif
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare, vintage snuff box from the Victorian era. This is an incredible collectors item and an estate piece that you rarely see! It would be an incredi...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold & Enamel Lapel Buttons or Pins with Views of Lake Geneva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
WH Haseler Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Match Holder Striker Vinaigrette
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET, MATCH HOLDER STRIKER OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED BRITISH SILVERSMITH WILLIAM HAIR HASELER. HASELER WAS FAMED FOR PARTNERING WITH LIBERTY & CO. OF LONDON AND PRODUCING THE WORKS DESIGNED BY ARCHIBALD KNOX.
THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE ARE THREE VICTORIAN INITIALS AT THE BOTTOM. THE LOCKET HAS A MATCH STRIKER ON ONE SIDE. THE HEART MOTIF IS BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED IN THIS ANTIQUE JEWEL. THE LOCKET IS ALSO A WONDERFUL PIECE OF TOBACCIANA WITH ITS MATCH HOLDER AND STRIKER DESIGN.
THE HEART LOCKET DATES TO CIRCA 1870-1900.
William Hair Haseler was born to John and Sarah Evett (Hair) Haseler in 1821/1822 in Birmingham, England. In 1870, Haseler founded the company, W. H. Haseler & Co., specializing in gold and silver work, and jewelry.
Five years later, Arthur Lasenby Liberty (1843-1917) started a small shop on the corner of Regent Street in London. Specializing in exotic goods from Japan and the Far East, his business thrived and he became a leading merchant to the upper classes, including famous members of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The store soon became the most fashionable place to shop in London, featuring luxurious wares including fabrics, clothing, furniture, clocks, jewelry, wallpapers and decorative objects of all kinds. His efforts to promote the Art Nouveau style, with its depiction of leaves and flowers in flowing ornamental lines, were so influential that the term “Stile Liberty” became the accepted term for the style in Italy.
During the 1890s, Liberty formed relationships with many leading English designers. In 1898, Liberty and Haseler created a formal partnership to launch the Cymric silver...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Pearl Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century stick pin is made of 14 karat gold and seed pearls. This beautiful stick pin is made of fine cannetille work, which is applied on top of the pin. The cannetille work is skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with twenty-three lustrous pearls around the border and in the center.
The stick pin belongs to the regional dress in the Netherlands from around 1900. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Double-Ended Crystal Scent Bottle
Located in Paris, FR
A cylindrical, double-ended transparent crystal perfume bottle with one side a fine vinaigrette and the other a smelling salt compartiment. The vinaigre...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and a letter opener.
The ruler measures 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm, length 16.5 cm.
The length o...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Mixed Metal
Antique Hardstone Intaglio Necklace 14 Karat Gold Ball Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Five agate intaglios of varying size and age have been mounted in 18 karat gold settings. The settings are connected by golden balls made out of 18karat .
They are threaded on a foxt...
Category
1880s American Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Heart Box Jewelry Dresser Pill Patch Box
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE BOX WITH A STERLING SILVER REPOUSSE ENGRAVED TOP OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY WITH A CRYSTAL BOTTOM. THE SILVER JEWELRY, KEEPSAKE, DRES...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pretty English Victorian Sterling Silver & Enamel Perfume Vial
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Victorian sterling silver and enamel perfume vial. Made by Harrison Bros. & Howson in London in 1885, Tapering and curved body and hinged ball cove...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal.
Comprised of a 14k gold rope chain with a decorative enameled gol...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Faux Amethyst Gilt Hair Comb
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian gilt silver hair comb/hairpin with peacock motif starring purple colored stones.
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Victorian Tussie-Mussie Sterling Poesy Holder, C1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
This a rare poesy holder, of sterling silver with an intricate cased foliate design and long pin and ring attached. Known also as Tussie-Mussies, the posy holder was a lady's fashion...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
A 19th Century Gold Vesta Case
Located in Firenze, IT
A 19th century gold vesta case, with floral decoration, and set with sapphire and diamonds, compartment and striker to base, plain gold hoop, 4cm high.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Glass Scent Bottle with Gold Mounting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A glass scent bottle in the shape of an amphora with a 14 carat gold mounting, foot and stopper and two rings at the side in its original leather ca...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Box Hand Painted Portrait Miniature French Lady in Hat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful dresser box with a hand painted portrait miniature of a woman in her hat. The miniature is beautifully done wihth a lovely face, gorgeous hat and stunning diaphanous dress. The quality of the painting is superb. She has stunningly beautiful eyes, the hair has extraordinary detail, and the face is truly magnificent! I believe the box dates to the later portion of the 19th Century. The portrait is covered with perspex or similar material. The portrait is 2 inches (52mm) in diameter. The portrait is set in the top of a gorgeous box - just a very special wonderful portrait miniature box...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a drum with a stippled, gilt finished body and silver tension ropes and clamps.
T...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Stomacher Brooch with Fitted Box
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Coral, diamond and enamel on gold stomacher brooch with original fitted box.
Very impressive large size.
Can be used as a hair piece ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Diamond
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire French Vanity Vertu Cigarette Case
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Impressive, in original condition, with original toning, 18k yellow gold cigarette case.
Attractive textured gold design with a deep blue cabochon sapphire button clasp.
Weight: al...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Whiting Repoussé Sterling Silver Glove Stretcher
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian glove stretcher.
In sterling silver with repoussé handles.
By Whiting and patent dated June 1875.
Simply an amazi...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian English Essex Crystal Gold Dog Pug Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The wonderful carved Essex Chrystal stickpin of a pug is mounted in gold. The reverse carved ad painted crystal has been executed in England in 1865 ca. The pug wears a collar with a...
Category
1860s Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Vinaigrette Scent Box Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian gold vinaigrette box pendant. The vinaigrette is richly engraved with a floral decor. Vinaigrettes were used for solid fragrances and a sponge was placed...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl.
In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that has repousse and stipled decoration.
Simpl...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Throat Knots, Netherlands, 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This pair of antique sterling silver Zeeland throat knots are set with an intermediate ring. The knots or buttons were worn by Dutch Zeeland men and are part of the Walcher tradition...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Red Moss Agate Shirt Button Set and Original Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Victorian 10k gold & red moss agate shirt button set.
Round red moss agate buttons with round gold center and findings that c...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Gold
Late Victorian Extra Long Rhinestone Pavé Silver Hat Pin, 1890s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Shell Cameo of a Dancing Bacchante Holding a Bunch of Grapes
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful large cameo of a bacchante is a fine example of Italian workmanship of the mid nineteenth century.
It has been mounted in an elegant victorian 9 karat gold frame
Category
1850s Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
10k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Cannetille Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold stick pin set with seed pearls. This handcrafted stick pin is made of fine cannetille work and filigree, which is applied on top of this gold pin. The filigree and cannetille work are skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with a pearl on top.
The stick pin belongs to the regional dress around 1900 and from earlier periods in The Netherlands. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today.
We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch Vatican 18 Karat Halo Eagle Holding a Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisite micro mosaic brooch was made in a Vatican goldsmith workshop. The unusual subject matter shows an eagle with a halo holding a ring in it's claws.
The reverse of the b...
Category
1860s Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Religious Chestpiece Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rare antique mid-19th century religious piece of jewelry is a chestpiece pendant, created in 14 karat gold. Designed with very fine filigree, cannetille work and jasseron chains...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Westport, CT
Silver Gilt Victorian butterfly brooch. Crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful and delightful, the butterfly brooch is set...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
High Victorian Faceted Jet Hat Pin with Sterling Silver Stem, 1890s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Objet Rome Antique
Silver Cigarette Case Diamond
18k Gold Minaudiere
18k Minaudiere
Antique Pill Box Ring
Antique Rabbit Jewelry
Gold Makeup Case
Romanov Silver Box
Silver Cartier Lighter
Solid Gold Purse
Tiffany Co Silver Money Clip
Tiffany Gold Compact
Tiffany Silver Money Clip
Used Swiss Army Knife
Vintage Makeup Compact
Vintage Wedding Tiaras
14k Gold Pill Box
14k Pill Box