Late 18th Century Jewelry

This reddish sardonyx agate stone is known as an eye agate or a bullseye agate, a banded agate that is cut en cabochon extremely fine so that the bands form concentric circles. Durin...

Georgian-Victorian 1840 era jeweled pendant-brooch An antique early transitional convertible piece, made in England around the 1840's. It was designed...

A silver bracelet made of antique bible closure created in1700s/1800s. The free links of the bracelet depict different biblical figures on a floral background and are connected with each other by means of three row chain...

This stunning Georgian period pendant brooch is 1790 ca The fine elaborated Canetille work is elegantly shaped as a bow with a suspending drop further enriched by Natural not nucleated Pearls...

This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, tests as 18/20 KT It has a flat large crown set wi...

18th Century micromosaic plaque of a Goldfinch, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a goldfinch, looking left, perched on a red flowering tree branch, two inches in diameter. The ground line is parallel and low. The foreground is of different colors of grass and fallen berries and leaves. The background is a light blue with parallel lines of square tesserae. The goldfinch has both square and oblong tesserae as does the foreground. The border of a decorative pattern in white in black circles and further with a rim of yellow oblong tesserae create a colorful frame for this well executed micromosaic which is backed with copper. There is a pinstem and "c" clasp (this type of clasp is seen both in the 18th and 19th centuries), both are not gold. This assembly could have been put on at the time of purchase or slightly later so the plaque could be worn as a brooch. We have dated this piece as being at the end of the 18th century and attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. This micromosaic has all of the established 18th century characteristics of micromosaics executed by Giacomo Raffaelli: 1. Each tesserae possesses one color. 2. The tesserae are either oblong or square. 3. The background is parallel horizontal rows of square tesserae, and 4. The addition of an identical border or millefiori around the edge. See page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is one the most important artists of micromosaics, his signed pieces are almost nowhere to be found - unless in museums and important collections of the world. We know of nine that exist in the world. Two in the Hermitage, two in the renowned Gilbert Collection, one in the British Museum, three held by different companies in the trade, and one held by Pierre/Famille ( for sale on this platform). Raffaelli was considered the finest mosaicist in Rome. Indeed, when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of The Last Supper, in roughly 1810, he chose Raffaelli, this too added much to his fame. A very similar plaque, also attributed to Raffaelli, can be seen in the above referenced book on page 56. This plaque is part of The Gilbert Collection. The permanent collection is on view at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Raffaelli is known for his very realistic depictions of birds - especially the Goldfinch. While his naturalism is among the finest of mosaicists at this time, Raffaelli chose to display his extraordinary talent featuring the goldfinch in many of his works. Raffaelli was probably aware of the significance of the goldfinch to the Catholic Church. Afterall, it is one of the most poignant stories in the Passion of Christ. On the road to Golgotha, Christ was forced to carry the cross upon which he would be crucified. He was also made to wear a brutal crown of thorns. It was said that a simple Goldfinch, having alighted on the Savior's shoulder, flew to his head and plucked a thorn that had been making Christ bleed; whereupon this blood was transferred to the finch, which to this day, still wears it. This is but one example as to how mosaics permitted the Church to teach important lessons or parables. Why was this not done by traditional art forms such as paintings? Why was this done instead by mosaics? From its initial conception at approximately 319 AD, the Church sought to locate St. Peter's Basilica at the site of the apostle's martyrdom. On its face such a decision would seem rational, if not appropriate. St. Peter however was executed in a marshy area on a side of the Tiber in the already quite humid city of Rome. Housed in the early St. Peters with its exposure for so many centuries of very high humidity most of the Basilica's artwork was beyond the help of the rudimentary preservation and restoration of the period. By about 1750 to which the "new" St. Peters dates it had therefore lost many oil and watercolor paintings as well as wood, bone, and tortoise sculptures, frames and other artifacts. What could the Church do? Enter the "new" age of Roman micromosaics in which tiny pieces of colored stone or glass when set with grout would prove to be impervious to the debilitating effects of humidity. By the early 1700's the Church would begin the process of establishing a school of instruction in mosaics. It would sponsor research and experimentation in developing especially glass tesserae and would encourage students to select damaged oils, paintings or watercolors as appropriate subjects for duplicative efforts in micromosaics. Gifted instructors and successful students both frequently had their work promulgated by the Church. And it was from this pool of recently praised practitioners that fame, and special commissions paralleled each other. By about 1780 one mosaicist in particular separated himself from most all the others. Giacomo Raffaelli became one of the most feted mosaicists in all of Rome. Indeed when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of the Last Supper in roughly 1810 he chose Raffaelli. This selection itself added to the already high reputation of Raffaelli. This micromosaic is in very good condition and probably executed by one of the greatest of mosaicists of all time, and done on a work of art symbolically significant to the early Catholic Church. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

The oval panel carved with a the arms of the BATEMAN family of Middleton Hall and Lomberdale Hall, Youlgreave Derbyshire, to a curved gold surmount ring. Size : 7 The arms of the B...

Victorian Romanticism This lovely little Victorian era bracelet is composed by a sweet heart made of 15 Ct solid gold – marked – hanging from a Platinum chain in...

A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer. Very fine half hunter pair cased pocket clock, made in Birmingham England by the sil...

This impressive Georgian period Diamond bangle is 1790/1800 ca An absolutely fabulous Georgian Period wide bangle made in the late 1700, Western Europe origin Hand crafted of 15 KT gold Centre piece is the typical Georgian ROCOCO style which emerged after the 1750 all over Europe, this was of heavy ornateness to impress reflecting the fashion of the period Opulence of Diamonds remark the sinuous lines of the front face, we estimate at least 6.50 Ct of rose cut Diamonds varying in sizes from smaller to bigger, all close back set as used at the time full of wonderful Diamond glisten each Diamond hand cut as individual source form mine The front side of the bangle measures 37 mm. x 52 mm. – fits any normal wrist size and weighs 31.4 grams of gold A rare find to add at any Georgian collection...

Exceptional pear-shaped flask in heliotrope, also known as bloodstone jasper. The body of the flask intricately sculpted with gadrooning and Rocaille motifs. A band of gold encircles...

Amazing Georgian era large flower shaped Diamond pendant, can be used bypassing it through a black velvet or silk ribbon, or as pendant b...

This beautiful bracelet is Georgian period, 1820 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 kt gold Consisting of five large oval and round panels set with black banded agate polished sections Marv...

Circa 1780, 22k, England. This exceptional Georgian memorial ring features 1.50 carats of finely cut diamonds surrounding a carved agate featur...

A Georgian amethyst, enamel, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising nine cushion shaped amethysts, glazed hairwork panel, and black enamel, in 22 karat and 18 karat yellow gold. ...

A 19th century ring in 585 thousandths gold, enamel and silver set with brilliants, with the French inscription "mon coeur est à vous" translated in "my heart is yours". Finger si...

Georgian diamond portrait ring in 18k rose gold and silver. Antique ring composed of a hexagonal bezel enclosing a lady's portrait. The miniature portrait is highlighted by a surroun...

9ct 375 Gold Antique Georgian Brooch with beautiful Turquoise stones Beautifully decorative floral design Actual Size 4.5cm x 2cm Weight 3.28 ...

Silver earrings with gold application set with Minas-Novas (quartz). Elliptical upper element, central loop and periform pendant. Portugal, 19th century.

Georgian 'urn' blue enamel mourning ring. Set centrally with a crystal covered rounded marquise shape plaque in a closed back rubover setting, enc...

Indulge in timeless elegance with this 1790's navette shaped brooch of a hand painted woman looking out into the sea leaning on the ships anchor surrounded by 40 half pearls. Natural...

Finds such as these Venetian Silver Candlesticks are incredibly rare, that truly deserve a museum display. It’s a fascinating piece of the XVIII century history, originating from ...

From the 18th century this antique gold and silver ring has an amethyst in the centre, surrounded by 20 chrysolites. Without hallmark, under Decree-Law n.º 120/2017, art. 2, paragra...

A late 18th century carnelian intaglio mounted as a ring, the intaglio carved after the 1772 medal of Garrick by Lewis Pingo, 1743-1830, a cast of which is in the British Museum, Lo...

- 14 karat yellow gold - 1.20 carats of round diamonds 0.40 carat of baguette diamond - Ancient cooper coin pendant - Snake finish necklace - Box clasp closure with figure 8 safety ...

Bottle of conical shape in faceted crystal and gold frame which opens by a hinge. Inside, the stopper has a bird-shaped grip. Once closed, the stopper forms a "cage" for the latter. ...

The classical head facing left, clean shaven with short curling hair, in a later ring mount, ring size 8, length 30mm, width 20mm Weight : 29,4gr

18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli. Signed on the reverse Giacomo Raffaelli, Roma 1794 Diameter of the micro mosaic: 2.25" Measurements of the frame: 4.63" x 4.63" Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...

XVIII century (circa 1790) AquaForte (etching) Print "Chiesa di San Marco" (San Marco Church in Rome) Signed by Agapito Franzetti Measurements (including frame): 31cm x 30cm Meas...

A fine antique Georgian salt cellar. In sterling silver. By Robert Hennell I. With scroll handles, a beaded edge & foot, repousse decoration around ...

The fine stones- beautiful square sapphire measuring 6x6 mm , framed by two rows of sparkling white diamonds, and great workmanship make this a rare and very desirable ring. It would be lovely as an unusual engagement ring...

Oval box or snuffbox in gold of several tones. The snuffbox is adorned with a guilloche pattern with parallel stripes and dots on the lid, side and ground. The border is decorated with a stylized laurel wreath frieze on amati background. The box has an alternation of guilloche panels and leafy and stylized patterns. Weight: 2.96oz (84g) L: 2.55in. (6.5) / W: 1.81in. (4.6 cm) / H: 0.78in. (2 cm). Gold marks Jurande mark: Henri Clavel (1781-1783) Charging hallmark: P crowned. 1784-1788 Goldsmith Joseph-André Bologniel-Presidant, received in 1778. (1778-1793) Discharge mark: 1783-1789 vanneau head. Eagle head 18K...

An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England. weight: 33.62 grams...

Rectangular gold box with cut sides. The hinged gold lid is adorned with concentric lines framed by a floral frieze of foliage on amati gold background. The frame is composed of four...

A 'vinaigrette' in the shape of a small tobacco box. In 18- carat, two- colored, gold (rose and green), it is studded with flower decorations. Marked with two eagles, warranty mark f...

This is a wonderful and rare diamond brooch from the mid Georgian era. The diamonds are set in silver and the brooch has been wonderfully handcrafted in a floral style. All of the di...

This gorgeous Victorian pendant is handcrafted in 15 karat yellow gold with natural turquoise. The pendant hangs from a new 18 karat yellow chain. The necklace and pendant measure ...

18th Century micromosaic plaque of a bluebird, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a blue bird perched on a flowering tree branch, 2.25 inches in diameter. The ground line is parallel and low. The foreground green grass with a brown rock in the front. The background is a creme color with parallel lines of square tesserae. The bird has both square and oblong tesserae as does the foreground. The border of a decorative pattern with three colors with a red circle or dot in a white square on blue. Like most plaque done at this time, it is backed with copper. There is a black substance or adhesive which, centuries ago, could have been applied to adhere this plaque on a box or in a frame. We have chosen to keep this as it came to us, and in an effort to be careful, we have made no effort to remove it. We have dated this piece as being the last quarter of the 18th century, and attributed to the master mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli. This micromosaic has all of the established 18th century characteristics of micromosaics executed by Giacomo Raffaelli: 1. Each tesserae possesses one color. 2. The tesserae are either oblong or square. 3. The background is parallel horizontal rows of square tesserae, and 4. The addition of an identical border or millefiori around the edge. For more detailed information, see page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Raffaelli is known for his very realistic depictions of birds. His naturalism and use of colors is among the finest of mosaicists at this time. Raffaelli became one of the most feted mosaicists in all of Rome. Indeed when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of the Last Supper in roughly 1810 he chose Raffaelli. This selection itself added to the already high reputation of Raffaelli. This micromosaic is in very good condition and probably executed by one of the greatest of mosaicists ever and, who is thought by art historians to be the first creator of modern mosaics in the late 18th century. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

This French ring, from around 1780, is crafted in 18 carat gold. Under the glass we see the god Bacchus, the god of wine and merriment. It is a signed work by Jacques-Joseph de Gault...

A Georgian diamond, silver, and rose gold brooch, comprising forty-seven old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 9 karat rose gold, with 9 karat rose gold pin and fittings. ...

18th century micromosaic plaque of a dog looking right. The sparse but interesting vegetation in the foreground, the light blue background set with horizontal oblong or square tesserae, each tessera comprising one color, and a low ground line are all hallmarks of 18th century micromosaics. Also, the gaps between the tesserae are not filled in and there is limited color range and little modelling. For more information on 18th century micromosaics, see: The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics. Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Set on copper, the diameter is 2.75 inches. One could make a strong argument that this micromosaic was probably Giacomo Raffaelli; however to be conservative we would say it is possible. The image of a seated dog (a large mastiff) on grass, gazing into the distance was a popular motif during this time period; and, as many art historians have thought this motif possibly may have originated with Giacomo Raffaelli, who had seen this dog in a wall painting in an ancient ruin in Italy. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is one the most important artists of micromosaics, his signed pieces are almost nowhere to be found - unless in museums and important collections of the world. We know of nine that exist in the world. Two in the Hermitage, two in the renowned Gilbert Collection, one in the British Museum, three held by different companies in the trade, and one held by Pierre/Famille ( for sale on this platform). Raffaelli was considered the finest mosaicist in Rome. Indeed, when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of The Last Supper, in roughly 1810, he chose Raffaelli, this too added much to his fame. This micromosaic plaque is in fine condition. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

These earrings feature antique mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counters with motifs dating back to the 18th Century. They were carved in China for ex...

One 1790s Georgian silver and brass Thomas Scott Gainsborough fuse movement open face pocket watch. This watch is engraved with T MARIOT on the watch back. The original paper watch m...

An incredibly rare piece of history is seen in this Georgian Mourning pendant dates back 240 years. Created to memorialise the death of Briti...

A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...

These elegant brooches were handcrafted in the 2nd half of the 18th century. The brooch to the top left is made out of two pointed ovals of beautifully cut slightly trapeze shaped wh...

Objet d'art watch in the shape of an egg. It has romantic scenes in enamel on cooper with a gilt brass fusee movement and round baluster pillars. This piece ...

These wonderful cut steel earrings date from the Georgian era and were originally buttons. Condition Report: Very Good - One claw on the setting in the centre of the earring is sli...

A fine near pair of antique Georgian berry spoons. In sterling silver. One marked for William Fearn of London and 1776; the other marked for Th...

18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque A micro mosaic set in silver depicting an eagle grasping a rabbit. The design is a recreation of a part of the title page of "Various Birds & Beasts Drawn From Life" by Francis Barlow...

Antique Natural Pearl Ring Circa 1780 An 18 karat gold and silver ring set with a natural pearl and 44 rose cut diamonds in a chalice moti...

The bracelet consists of two carved red and white marble and five various color lava cameos. The cameos are circa 1780 – 1820. The solid 18K gold setting is a later replacement, circ...

Flat, rectangular case for holding writing utensils in colored gold and vernis Martin (a type of imitation lacquer). A button serves to open the hinged lid. Four panels made of verni...

This fine hardstone cameo depicts a woman or men wearing a wreath of ivy. In Greek and Roman mythology the ivy wreath worn around head was the attribute of a followers of Dyonisos a...

Victorian rose gold stick pin collection pin in the form of a tree. The pin is made from 8 stick pins that are 10K and 14K. The pins including: an opal, fleur de lis, freshwater pe...

An Antique silver ink stand, comprising of three cut glass pots, silver removable lids, with beaded and moulded rim, placed within circular pi...

These delicate stud earrings feature an oval shaped cabochon amethyst measuring 10x8mm mounted in a four claw, pear setting. The earrings are adorned wi...

Antique Georgian Diamond, Topaz and Citrine Drop Earrings in Silver and Gold, Portuguese, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. A rare and beautifully preserved pair of drop earrings, dat...

Antique C.1795 Yellow Gold Blue and White Enamel Locket Front Ring inscribed “jane mary roper died 16 feb 1795” sweet and charming enamel ring The item comes without the box in t...

A set of four George III sauce tureens and covers,the shaped octagonal urn form with angular handles, demi fluted bodies, the incurved dome covers with urn finials, engraved with cre...