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A vintage hand carved carnelian intaglio pendant or charm depicting the image of Medusa, one of the dreaded Gorgons from Greek mythology. The carving of the intaglio is beautifully done, with plenty of depth, allowing the light to penetrate and highlight the details. It is simply set with a metal wire to allow it to be worn in a chain or cord.
Curator’s Note:
The story of Medusa is a tragic one - she was cursed, after being assaulted, and became a symbol of terror - turning people to stone simply by looking at them. However, in reexamination, the character has become viewed more as a victim and a symbol of female empowerment and rage.
A powerful talisman for a wearer and a stunningly carved intaglio that catches the light beautifully.
Details:
Date: The condition and shape of this intaglio suggests it may be a more recent piece, likely made in the early part of the 20th century.
Size and weight: 2.5 grams, 24mm by 14mm
Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or notable scratches.
A rare and highly collectable set of three antique French lucky charms/ discs with detailed hand-painted enamel work. The charms, which are joined together through the bail, depict a roulette wheel, a running pig and a clover leaf in colourful enamels.
These would likely have been worn on a watch fob to bring the wearer good luck, possibly while gambling.
Date: Victorian - approx 1890
Hallmarks: There are indistinct marks on the bail, but the charms are likely silver or pewter with some evidence of gilding.
Dimensions: Each disc has a diameter of approx 19.5mm
Weight: 7.4 grams
Condition: The enameling is in generally very good antique condition, with just a few small nibbles around the edges - please check pictures for details on condition.
An antique genuine claw for a large cat, set in an attractive intricate silver setting and finished with a beautiful faceted ruby.
This art-nouveau pendant showcases the Victorian obsessions with natural history and the natural world. The claw is a powerful symbol of power and Valor first adopted in India and popularised in the late 19th century in Britain in the colonial era. Claws like this were often commission as exotic souvenirs of trips to the Raj-era Indian sub-continent.
Date: Late 19th Century
Hallmarks: This piece isn’t hallmarked
Sizer and weight: Approx 4cm in length, less than 2 grams in weight.
Condition: Excellent antique condition.
A small and startlingly pretty sail boat charm in silver gilded with gold. The sails are set with tiny diamond chips and the base of the boat is set with three baguette-cut rubies.
Details:
Date: Vintage Circa 1990s
Size and weight: 1.5cm by 2 cm including the ring
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
An unusual silver and copper heavy ring with a mounted bone or ivory tablet featuring a beautiful hardstone hand-carved bird inlaid into the base material. The bird has been realised with stunning detail, including a tiny red eye and little legs carved into the bone or ivory backing.
The ring itself is a handmade cast ring with decorative copper details.
A very solid ring with good weight - with genuine original inlay work using the Japanese Shibayama technique.
Date: Late 19th century/Early 20th century
Hallmarks: An unidentified mark and the makers mark CL
Size and weight: 6.7 grams, size approx N (UK) or approx 7 US
Condition: The ring is in good condition. The face of the ring has suffered a knock at some point with a small amount of damage to the ivory/bone material and perhaps a small chip to the Shibayama bird, but this is difficult to see.
A beautiful example of an understated Rivière necklace with bezel-set, closed back Lapis Lazuli cabochons linked together with solid soldered silver rings. The cabochons sit perfectly on the neck when worn. It’s finished with a hidden, handmade silver clasp.
Details:
Date, Circa 1910
Hallmarks: Stamped 925 for sterling-grade silver
Length - 16.5 inches in length.
Condition: Very good antique condition throughout
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