A one of a kind masterpiece of the carvers art. A classic and masterfully carved antique view of Medusa / the Gorgons with their snake hair and wings. Beautifully surrounded  More »

A one of a kind masterpiece of the carvers art. A classic and masterfully carved antique view of Medusa / the Gorgons with their snake hair and wings. Beautifully surrounded by a twisted double row of seed pearls and a magnificent 14K gold frame. A truly incredible piece circa 1900 and in pristine condition. Little over 2 1/2'' tall and quite heavy. Probably done by Fortunato Pio Castellani Italian (1793-1865). A highlight piece in any collection. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3877 Condition: ex Year: 1900   « Less

Amazing and unique signed Schmidt cameo carving in agate. Carved then sand blasted finish makes a wonderful bit of sparkle to the background. Well defined and good relief on  More »

Amazing and unique signed Schmidt cameo carving in agate. Carved then sand blasted finish makes a wonderful bit of sparkle to the background. Well defined and good relief on the carving with great detail and a fabulous translucence that makes the sky look like a sunset scene. Hard to capture it on the camera. Look everywhere there are subtle and beautiful carving bits all over. Nice sized piece at 2'' wide and over 1 1/2'' tall. 12 diamonds in a very heavy 14K gold frame. Outstanding and unique in every way. Very rare and unusual more modern addition to any cameo collection. Condition is excellent. Can be a brooch or pin / pendant. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3872 Condition: ex Year: 1970   « Less

Master carved shell cameo that is signed on the reverse. Very large at 2 1/2'' tall and a very hefty gold scrolled frame. Marked on pin and very good condition. Circa 1890.  More »

Master carved shell cameo that is signed on the reverse. Very large at 2 1/2'' tall and a very hefty gold scrolled frame. Marked on pin and very good condition. Circa 1890. Great large signed cameo. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3866 Condition: ex Year: 1890   « Less

A fantastic carving and very well detailed background. Very heavy 14K gold frame with ornate scrolling. The piece is signed on the back though its hard to make the name out.  More »

A fantastic carving and very well detailed background. Very heavy 14K gold frame with ornate scrolling. The piece is signed on the back though its hard to make the name out. Condition is excellent with a reinforced T-bar. Little over 2'' wide and circa 1860. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3852 Condition: ex Year: 1860   « Less

A magnificent multiple dual cameos pin entwined by a snake or serpent, with a dual panels of scenes from Greek mythology, showing Hebe, Goddess of Youth, feeding Jupiter  More »

A magnificent multiple dual cameos pin entwined by a snake or serpent, with a dual panels of scenes from Greek mythology, showing Hebe, Goddess of Youth, feeding Jupiter (disguised as an eagle) with Ambrosia, the nectar of eternal youth. Hebe, or Juventas in Latin, was the cup bearer to the Gods, responsible for feeding them ''Heavens Wine'' to provide immortality. The pin is of outstanding quality, and is heavy and has a pleasing feel. Almost 4'' high is is exceedingly rare to find multiple cameo pieces and the bright cut gilt snake makes it all the more rare. Circa 1880 replaced safety catch and in very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3856 Condition: vg Year: 1880   « Less

A completely unique and unusual cane handle the likes of which I have never seen. Probably a one of a kind piece. Amazing piece in its original box from Asprey. Asprey  More »

A completely unique and unusual cane handle the likes of which I have never seen. Probably a one of a kind piece. Amazing piece in its original box from Asprey. Asprey established its reputation as the premier maker of luxury goods by winning a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862. In the same year Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. Superb condition in its fitted case. 3'' tall and six of the eight replacement tips still remain. Top opens to reveal a compact area though unused a bit of Victorian magnificence that will probably not be equaled. Dated 1910 and .925 Sterling. A highlight of the most prestigious such collections would be proud to add this unusual piece of opulence to its treasures. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3841 Condition: ex Year: 1910   « Less

A truly outstanding quality pendant micro mosaic pin / pendant with 22'' gold chain. pretty large amount of gold in the pair. Pin is about 1 1/2'' tall. Fantastic condition.  More »

A truly outstanding quality pendant micro mosaic pin / pendant with 22'' gold chain. pretty large amount of gold in the pair. Pin is about 1 1/2'' tall. Fantastic condition. Pin removed and a highlight piece to wear or add to your collection. Circa 1870 and very rare in this condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 538_3832 Condition: ex Year: 1880   « Less

Great Aesthetic style hatpin with swirling 14k gold top and inset of cabochon jade in the top. Circa 1890 and little over 6'' long. Marked 14k Gold top. Excellent quality  More »

Great Aesthetic style hatpin with swirling 14k gold top and inset of cabochon jade in the top. Circa 1890 and little over 6'' long. Marked 14k Gold top. Excellent quality piece for any collection. Status: For Sale Reference#: 539_3950 Condition: VG Year: 1890   « Less

A very unusual filigree diamond and 18K white gold diamond and sapphire ring. There are many surviving rings similar to this ring but this has one very different feature. It  More »

A very unusual filigree diamond and 18K white gold diamond and sapphire ring. There are many surviving rings similar to this ring but this has one very different feature. It has two ''Arrows'' pointing toward the middle stone made from sapphires. Its a beautiful and unusual effect. Center diamond approx .20 and flanked by 2 .10 ct diamonds. Superb quality and condition on this 1900 gem. Sized at a very ample 9 and easily sized down. Status: For Sale Reference#: 539_3943 Condition: EX Year: 1900   « Less

A wonderful late Victorian period figural necklace, c. 1900. The roundels are in the form of an expressive lion''s or griffins head with small cabochon ruby eyes and a ten  More »

A wonderful late Victorian period figural necklace, c. 1900. The roundels are in the form of an expressive lion''s or griffins head with small cabochon ruby eyes and a ten point diamond in the larger ones mouths and slightly less in the other two.its mouth. The back is marked PAT.APP''D For. The brooch tests 14K, but is not marked. Larger heads measures just under 1'' by .75''. 4 total lion heads length of chain is 16''. Condition is excellent. Status: For Sale Reference#: 539_3946 Condition: ex Year: 1890   « Less