Catalog: Vintage Arts (86)

Antique circa 1870 Fleur de Lis pin open work cut chased brooch with curly "C" closure, tube hinge and extended pinstem is marked "800" probably for the earliest of the Italian Peruzzi Florence work. Fleur de lis or Prince Charles Feathers motif.
Smallish at 1 1/16" as these mid 19th century pins usually are...

Vintage, no, Antique highly ornate repousse look match safe vesta box with flip top in silver plate or German "silver" with scrolls and swirls ready for Your monogram!
2 3/4 X 1 1/2" X just under 1/2 thick and weighs 1.2 Oz or 33 grams, with just the right amount of silver loss at the ridged bottom where many a match was struck!
Consider starting a young adult in collecting vintage with this interesting little "box" to keep little treasures...

Four lots priced at $59 each, please view special below:
(A) Antique Victorian engraved handkerchief corner 3 pc construction, brass, 12 facet cut steel pictorial ivy fence button 1 3/8" as seen in BBB. OR
(B) Same motif escutcheon through 1 1/4" steel disc. OR
(C) Leaves berries escutcheon through 1 1/2" stl disc; OR
(D) 14 pc waistcoats all have riveted steel, dyed blue purple, pearl, multi piece construction...

Antique picture buttons part of a collection ending in the late 70s. Until now, these have never seen the internet light of day.
(B) 50+ pc berries, cherry, corn, strawberry, pear, plant life, cut steel, wood on steel cup pair, pewter, tinted, 1/4" - 1 1/2". Please view images 5-7 for details...

What a find! Four pieces of vintage antique japanned Victorian mourning French jet or English Vauxhall black glass jewelry pins and one pair of earrings dating from 1860 to 1920. All brooches are japanned back, each have C catches. 59 each as follows:

(A) Sharply faceted SB 12K GF Circa 1920 Victorian revival earrings;
(B) 2 1/4". The oldest super shiny "French Jet" or English Vauxhall riveted -70 rivets. Tube hinge curly catch with extended pin stem brooch;
(C) 1 5/8"...

Button collectors here is jewelry for your garments or your competition tray. All circa 1900. Note: Assorted prices.
(A) Gay 90s Jewels...

C 1890 Antique Highly Ornate Desk Seal Stamp Piece marked: "F&B Sterling" the mark for Foster & Bailey 1878-1898 with "D" caligraphy initial at the end which could be buffed out for you by your jeweler. This can be worn as a pendant w/o compromising it's integrity...ask us how...

ON HOLD. Articulated Antique Victorian Fob with brass 'swivel' clip, dark MOP triangle, square, half moon, ending in a pink pearlized drop that resembles a petrified molar! Perfect for the dentist gift! Worn in the past as a watch fob, today you can wear this as a pendant, why don't you! 5 1/8" X 1 1/4". Fab preowned condition...

What a buy! Instant antique button collection. One 27 piece lot of fancy ornate 1880s Victorian some vintage some antique metal button with cut steel rivets:
(A) Some painted & 1" steel cup; Image 1 & 2 (backs)
(B) Some painted filigree Czech (?) & 1" stl cup, plus; Image 2 & 3 (backs)
(C) T W & W Paris & Deponirt, dyed pearl, plus...

Includes all 6 pcs. Please view all images and below for this two lot special:
(A) Mother daughter Peter Pan Opera theatre figure Victorian picture buttons.
2 Piece silver metal and shiny liner under brass collet 1 1/2" self shank.
Peter Pan as played by Maude Adams seen in BBB. Good vintage condition, the self shank in brass back is bumpy from it's utilitarian history.
Mother 1 1/2" - Daughter 11/16" (not shown but same) and

(B) Dragon or Griffin...

SOLD. Called a Perfume button because a Victorian lady could drop a couple of drops of her favorite parfum on the velvet. SIZE: 1 1/2" (39mm) diam. COLOR: Red tinted & red velvet background CONDITION: Very good, right amount of tint off back rim. COMPOSITION: Tinted pierced brass & red fabric, brass self shank, MOTIF: bird on berry branch. DeA6204. Sold, no price, no info. During next few weeks, will try to add a group of smaller metal perfume examples.

Webster Co of Attleboro MA, Circa 1900 Victorian mark. Four (4) sterling corncob, corn cob holders or picks stamped: Sterling and Webster Co. with the older mark of superimposed W over Co and an arrow going through. Each is stamped so on each side.
4pc lot weighs 1.1 ounce or 33 grams on postal scale...

REPLY: Available and quite sharp. Vintage ornate granulated chased applied rope silver metal work dagger, sheath and chain scarf hair pin tie clip. The blade edges were made wavy.
Simply stamped: 5 and 900 (90% compared to 92.5% for sterling) presumably for the silver content as it tests at least that. Just under 2 1/2". Super condition with decades of rich patina.

$10 USPS Priority Mail/Ins/Track or Free with USA CK or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing ...

While this is Sold, nourish your need to collect antique buttons by clicking: Home at upper right then search: button. As all Art Nouveau even in the button collecting area, that era is thinly represented. Seen in the BBB: 1 1/4" GIBSON GIRL Picture Button with flat back and 2 air vent openings for heated air escape when made. It takes a strong loupe to see very little brass showing through the silver between 11 & 12 O'Clock. Sold, no price, no info please.

Each except for (A). Titles: Last Supper - hand or transfer painted ceramic on metal, surrounded by paste stones - see Image 11 for more info. Madonna & Child, Lillian Russell, Evangeline, Victorian Hand, Statue of Liberty motifs, please view all images. All circa 1900, 5 are BBB book pieces, some scarce antique Victorian brass picture buttons. Each $59 except for Lillian Russell - priced differently:
(A) Lillian Russell copper finish with 12 swallows around edge - just under 2" - image...

Each. Select from a trio of vintage antique Art Nouveau Victorian era brass sash buckle pin brooch ornaments; each with a "C" catch, at least 2 3/8" and faceted amethyst glass , one prong set and other two with bezel set stones.
A & B are quintessential Art Nouveau! Wear these on a sash around the neck or the waist or as a pendant. Be inventive!

(A) Oval gold gilt on brass with beautiful whiplash designs; Amey oval center is 32mm X 17mm; 2 3/8" X 1 3/4" and weighing 17 gram.
(B...

Three piece lot/net: Lush foliate old red vintage antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer:
Box showing two figures sitting under trees, 4" X 2 1/2" X 1 1/2"
Dress clip marked: Made in China at 1 3/4" X 1 1/2"
Button - big circa 1918 antique Chinese carved red floral 1 1/2"
... making this a very nice 3pc lot from a New England household. All three pieces display shiny smooth high relief carved areas and the recessed areas are linty and dusty from age.

Please examine all images,...

Last two piece lot of Satsuma and painted earthenware buttons!:

(A) Antique large hand painted satsuma button figural ceramic earthenware with red, yellow, blue, green purple and gold paint. 33mm or 1.25" across. Odd shape self shank - see image 3.
(B) Smaller but just as beautifully and masterfully painted teal and lucky pale blue bamboo with gold outlines against a creamy slightly crazed convex background. 7/8" / 22mm. Self shank is marked JAPAN.
Both display the age old crazin...

Antique silver button collectors look at this set of four antique Far Eastern Chinese export foo dog lion or dragon motif repousse chased unmarked silver buttons. Although unmarked, they test at least 90% silver, yet may be sterling.
20mm across and look at that ferocity! 3mm holloware thickness.
The silversmith cut the front and backs, hammered and chased the front figural details, then attached the front and backs together.
Nice old rich unpolished darkening, normal for their a...

From a collector of Chinese antiques; never seen the internet light of day. Please do not let the fair price detract from the value of this beautifully carved antique Asian Chinese cup. Also have an almost matching set of two, not seen here - one slightly rounder and an odd smaller one (total of 4 from same).
This is an early 1900s or earlier antique intricately carved rich brown coconut shell tea cup or bowl with silver color liner that appears to have been hammered into the shell and s...

Antique far eastern Asian Chinese hard stone late 19th century to early 20th century Chinese green jade jadeite saddle ring that was carved from one piece of this coveted lucky hard stone. This Chinese far Eastern export carved green gemstone saddle ring is in excellent wearable condition.

Although not seen here, the top takes a high glossy polish. There are no new crisp edges to be found in this ring.
It shows beautiful bright imperial green spots and a couple of darker areas, just e...

Look at the Asian mystery mark signed lucky Asian Chinese horoscope bamboo design cut work and rope application two piece vintage antique signed silver buckle. 12 discs for the 12 animal horoscopes?
1.2 Ounce or 36 Grams of at least 90% silver.
Engaged it is 4 3/4" X 2 3/8". Please see mark. No damage or repairs, just a little wavy from use and needs polishing.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free w/ USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the doz...

Sold. C. 1920 Oval Ornate Brooch with applied granulation and cut work. Marked: PERUZZI FLORENCE. SIZE: 1 3/4 X 1 1/2" - with old tube hinge. WEIGHT: ~ 15 grams with Light Old Amethyst Color Rectangular Stone. Condition: Some dimples on balls and stone has an 'etched' spot on surface, Not a nick, thus the great price! Sold - no price - no info available

Vintage continental late Arts Crafts to Art Deco 835 silver signed ring with rose gold accents, carnelian and 30 all intact marcasites on an oval and cut work design. German - Austrian? Presently at 5.75. Resizing would require avoiding the 2 touch marks; one of a falcon facing right over 835 and the other of a J under a canopy?
Knuckle to knuckle power finger perfect at 1 1/4". All marcasites intact. Super unpolished vintage pre owned condition.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free...

Signed F Peruzzi & Sterling. Original patina, oxidation. 20" Chain, pendant is 1 1/8" X 3/4". Lapiz Lapis Lazuli Cabochon 4/8" X 3/8". Condition: Excellent.
SOLD, no price, no info

Read the menu in style! Exceptional hinged folding opera lorgnette clip eye glasses marked "800 and TF" or "TC" with marcasite studded bow shape dress clip to secure in pocket. Can be made into a monocle/magnifier.
Must see all images to appreciate different ways to use. Measurements vary depending on use. Images 1, 2 and 4. Continental silver. All marcasites are present and sparkle brightly.
Not ready for lasik, can't stand contacts, don't like readers? No need...when you can unc...

Hefty highly ornate big bold wide cuff weighing 56 grams of silver with high relief designs. Signed or marked "SRS" and 800. Possibly from South America? Same one at other sites sold for more! Much chased Flower, Fruit, Leaves Scroll details with lots of rich darkening in the crevices that makes the almost punched out designs jump out.
Just under 2 Oz or 56 grams on postal scale. Just under 3" wide at center. Ends are 3/4" and 2mm thick! This is a hefty preowned vintage piece with lo...

SOLD, no price, no info please. Early Vintage Renaissance motif necklace pendant signed with early collectible American mark: PERUZZI BOSTON STERLING (American silver standard since late 1800s) who along with Cini & Parenti produced fab work in the 40s in Boston. Italian Peruzzi (different family whose early standard was 800 and ster. it's later standard) it still being made in Italy, thereby much more plentiful, while the Boston mark is rarer to find, most collectible and always sterling. ...

C 1920 watch fob chain by Forstner Chain Corporation of New Jersey. It is 12 7/8" X 1/8" and is very nice pre owned vintage condition without issues; though could use a little polishing.

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Reply to Y: Available, cab is glass and very good working condition. Please view all images for full details.
Vintage Art Deco ornate cathedral frame mesh bag with blue cab snap closure, chain tassel, mesh handle, and showing maker's marks: Whiting & Davis Co; Soldered Mesh, Pat'd Feb 1, 1921 inside the cathedral frame.
Also marked: STERLING on both engraved slides, this being the only place the word "Sterling" is found. Please view all images for condition details. Not being an exp...

Old salmon coral jewelry collectors, look at this very collectible vintage Arts Crafts to Early Deco era ring still in a hand painted ring box. Three bezel set dark peach coral gem cabochons are bezel set in this silver ring marked either 800 as Continental or possibly 900 - American Art Crafts? Hard to read the recessed silver content mark, no matter, as it is at least 80 years old and smashing with the old much sought after gemstone!
Detail: Just over 3/4" North to South X just und...

What a beautiful combination of blue and silver! Vintage Art Deco sterling silver lavalier necklace reminding one of F&B, with 6 oval "cat's eye" blue art glass cabs and filigree stations. 19" Stamped STERLING. Beautiful vintage condition.
$12 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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See reply below. Unmarked unsigned silver that tested bright red, hand made ring with a four claw prong held pierced green jade jadeite oval 25 X 15 mm stone. Chinese export? Size 5.5 allowing your jeweler to resize the 1/8" wide shank for you. In very good preowned vintage condition.

$10 USA priority/ins/track or free with USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Pre Assay piano hinge silver pill or stamp box stamped and marked: Silver Made in Mexico. Applied ethnographic feather like design and a bezel set 7mm amethyst cab. 21 grams and could be higher than sterling. 1 1/8" X 1 3/4". While it has a nice vintage outer patina, the inside is very "white", as if when rec'd it was put away for decades and the inside never saw the light of day. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials, then vi...

Sold. Here a vintage sterling signed bracelet by the Parenti Sisters who were trained silversmiths in Italy, then later set up their Shop on the still Prestigious Newbury Street of Boston and their second shop on Cape Cod, now both closed these many years. 7 1/2". 03. Sold, no price, no info available.

Vintage Boston era early shield mark of "Guglielmo Cini Sterling" used while he was here in Boston before he moved out West in 1957. A client, who lives in WA and who commissioned his wedding rings in Boston several decades ago, has shared that Cini moved very close to Peruzzi and competed feverishly for the more unusual gothic designs and custom work, no doubt.
Here this brooch exhibits fine foliate cut open work sterling silver workmanship with the early signature "Guglielmo Cini Sterlin...