A fun whimsical Victorian period gilt silver figural stick pin, c. 1890. The face has a very expressive devilish look. The piece tests silver and the head measures a bit over 1/2" per side. The pin is 2 1/2" in length. Condition is excellent. It has good weight, 3.2 grams.
A fine Austria Hungarian Renaissance Revival period gilt silver brooch with baroque pearls, colored crystal and rubies. The piece tests silver and has no marks. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" and dates c. 1880. Condition is very fine. Pieces such as this were produced in the late 19th century with glass and some low quality gemstones.
A stunning pair of Victorian carved shell cameos in sterling silver bezels. The cameos depict a floral bouquet with a rose in the center. The silver bezels have a gold rope twist. The earrings have French wires and hooks for pieced ears. The cameos measure 1 1/8" by 7/8" and with the wires, they measure almost 1 1/2" in height. They date c. 1880 and are in excellent condtiion.
This is an exquisite example of old Victorian period Bohemian garnet jewelry. This brooch is in the form of a snow flake with faceted little garnet flowers. The garnets have wonderful fiery red color. The piece is set in gilt silver, which is typical of that period. It dates c. 1880 an measures 1 5/8" in diameter. Condition is very good with no missing stones and it retains its original C clasp.
A fun Victorian sterling silver necklace with 21 Puffy Heart charms. The charms graduate in size and many are marked sterling and the rest test silver. The necklace is 36" in length and the largest Puffy Heart is 5/8" long. The charms all date c. 1880-1900 and the chain is more contemporary. Condition is excellent.
Acanthus Antiques takes all credit card orders over the phone 301 530-9600 or by fax 301 530 ...click for details
A fine pair of late Victorian period sterling silver pierce earrings. The earrings have a white enamel background with a finely cast horse in the center. They have French wires and hooks for pierced ears. The earrings measure 1" from the top of the wire to the bottom of the oval. Condition is very good and they date c. 1900. They test silver, but are not marked.
A fine carved coral face which has been mounted as a stick pin. The pin tests 12K gold. The top measures 3/8" by 1/4" and the pin is 2 1/4" in length. It dates c. 1880 and is in very good condition.
Acanthus Antiques takes all credit card orders over the phone 301 530-9600 or by fax 301 530-8840. PayPal invoices can be sent on request. Contact kfperlm@aol.com for any additional questions. ...click for details
A wonderful Victorian period gilt silver and carved coral bead bangle bracelet, c. 1890. The bracelet tests silver, but is not marked. It measures approximately 7" in circumference. The top clover is 1/2" wide and the rest of the bracelet is around 3/16" wide. Condition is very good.
Acanthus Antiques takes all credit card orders over the phone 301 530-9600 or by fax 301 530-8840. PayPal invoices c ...click for details
A wonderful carved ivory dog head stick pin, c. 1880. The dog appears to be a greyhound and has small glass eyes. The pin tests silver. The head measures 3/4" by 1/2" and is in very good condition.
Acanthus Antiques takes all credit card orders over the phone 301 530-9600 or by fax 301 530-8840. PayPal invoices can be sent on request. Contact kfperlm@aol.com for any additional questions. ...click for details
A fine Victorian period sterling silver and Scottish agate Dirk pin which would have been used to adorn the tartan kilts. The pin is small and has a citrine, an agate and carnelian stone. It is hallmarked with an anchor, lion and the letter h. It measures 1 1/4" in length and dates c. 1870. Condition is very good..
Acanthus Antiques takes all credit card orders over the phone 301 530-9600 or by fax 301 530-8840 ...click for details
