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A beautiful 9ct yellow gold ring dating from the early art of the 20th century, with detailed shoulders and a slice of agate/carnelian with symbol of a bird with a twig in its mouth carved into it.
The bird with a twig in its beak symbolises peace and hope and has been a popular motif for centuries.
Details:
Date Circa 1900-1920
Hallmarks: The body of the ring is made of yellow 9ct gold and is marked inside the ring with ‘9ct’ - it has also been tested as 9ct gold.
Condition: Excellent condition. There is a natural inclusion in the agate of a darker patch of gemstone, but this is natural and not damage.
Size and weight: 2.3 grams
UK size N/US size approx 6.5/7
Agate panel measures 16mmx11mm
This striking antique Rajasthani silver collar/choker is made from six woven chains joined together with decorative silver clamps and fastened at the front with an incredible handmade screw clasp with impressive decoration in the form of a dragon.
This collar necklace is a collectable piece of Indian jewellery from the late 19th century - artisan made and heavy with symbolism. A chunky necklace that sits at the base of the neck, with crisp detailing and stunning hand-wrought silver chain work.
Details
Date - Antique circa 1890
Hallmarks: No hallmarks, but likely made from Indian silver with ‘800’ parts silver to every 1000 parts (the remainder is copper).
Size and weight:
48 grams
Inside width 114mm
Inside height: 110mm
An incredible, curious wearable artefact in the form of a very early solid silver hand-made bottle/pot in the shape of a trussed hog. The bottle has a very secure and solid loop on the snout, allowing it to be worn on a chain.
This curious and special piece of folk art/jewellery features motifs that resemble fried eggs, and has a ‘lid’, that’s decorated with scalloped designs. The lid can be removed and there is a section of handmade foxtail chain attached.
An intriguing, early example of naive silversmithing. This remarkable object was likely made in South East Asia
Date: Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Hallmarks: No hallmarks, but tests as silver
Size: 82mm in length
22mm in width
27 grams
Condition: In very good antique condition - the small section of chain has a broken link at the end, but this isn’t necessary to use, as the hog has a large loop in its snout, which can be used as a bail.
A highly collectable silver and enamel floral-design ring by the renowned Birmingham-based silversmith Bernard Instone.
Curator’s Note
Bernard Instone was one of the leading figures of the British Arts and Crafts movement in the early twentieth century, celebrated for preserving the tradition of hand-crafted silverwork at a time when mass production was becoming dominant.
Working from Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, he became renowned for his beautifully made jewellery and silver pieces that combined finely worked silver with colourful enamel and semi-precious stones, often inspired by nature. His work was sold at famous London department store Liberty.
This ring was sold as part of a collection of Bernard Instone’s jewellery at an auction house in England.
Details:
Date: Circa 1920
Hallmarks: Marked STERLING
Size: UK size K and a half, US size approx 5
Condition: The ring is in good antique condition. Some light surface wear commensurate with age. No notable damage to the enamelling.
Portrait jewellery, featuring mini works of art, were one of the only ways to display and images of loved ones, important figures and other people of importance for the Victorians. These earrings, featuring finely famed hand-painted portraits of a Georgian-era lady on porcelain, are a very fine example of portrait jewellery.
The settings of these earrings are 9ct rose gold and the portraits themselves are attractively ‘light’ in tone and colour, as opposed to the dark-toned portraits that were popular during the time. We love the pink and green tones and the lady’s fabulous pearl and ruby necklace!
Details:
Porcelain and 9ct rose gold
There are marks on the ear wires but these are difficult to decipher
Weight and Size: 3.5 grams in total (both earrings)
Date: Circa 1890
Condition: Excellent antique condition, with no cracks or scratches. Just light surface wear.
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