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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #168899 (stock #T 376)
Late 19th century Edwardian era bold antique signed sterling sash pin holloware brooch ornament marked: "Sterling" a sword with a faint "B" (Blackinton?) & "#3676". Nice hasp like additions, tube hinge and a wide "C" catch
Very well made holloware to look like repousse ala Unger, etc.
Wear these on your hats, handbags, choker sash, waist sash. So many way to wear this!
3 1/4"X 2". 1+ oz on postal scale.
Very nice pre owned antique condition with rich darkening in recessed are...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #173830 (stock #T 439)
Extended pin stem and tube hinge. Totally English Victorian with Art Nouveau lines circa 1900 or earlier. Open cut chased bench work sterling pin brooch with extended pin stem, tube hinge and "C" catch.
Marks in back include Anchor, Lion and small "b" with maker's mark of "W A" all of which are in depressed cartouches, also numbers 5 & 2 superimposed and an 8 as model or style number.
2" north to south and 2.5" across.
Nicely engraved, chased and in very good condition.

$9 US...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #175287 (stock #T 456 )
Circa 1900 Victorian look yet hand made in the Arts Crafts style. Unsigned unmarked sterling silver bow knot pendant with dangling brown agate oval drop with a very natural organic "unfinished" edge. Can you just see this worn with a silk gross grain ribbon in Victorian times? au5/16/D
2 3/8" from top of large loop to bottom of oval part. Silver (tests at least 90%)
2 1/4" wide and weighs 1/2 oz on postal scale.
Agate is 35 X 40mm. Please view image 3 to see the light zing thr...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1900 item #297033 (stock #T 791)
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.
In wonderful condition with lots of darkening in the crevices!

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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Uniforms : Pre 1900 item #317809 (stock #T 913)
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2nd SOLD 4/09; Thank you for your Testimonial! 1st Sold 3/05. Collector wrote, '...outstanding service...delightful experience...'
2nd button now SOLD. Good Triple Cross Collectible, appealing to Militaria, Victorian black bog oak & Button collectors. 1" "Canada Militia" Button showing areas of shiny patina in high relief areas where one would expect. See image #3 for 2nd button - this one SOLD as well.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1900 item #317816 (stock #T916abc or d)
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". Beaut...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Writing : Pre 1900 item #321730 (stock #T 949)
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.
2 3/4" x 3/8"+
Weighs 7 grams and in fine condition!

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #352518 (stock #T 1152)
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. bo-C
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Pre 1900 item #414426 (stock #T 1331 )
Desirable double sided sterling silver ornate cufflinks. Chased engraved unmonogrammed cuff links cufflinks stamped STERLING on the neck connecting each 3/4" X 1/2" ovals.
One is stationary the other flips. 1/2 inch between the two on narrower side. No issues, some one may have once dipped them in antitarnish. Still lots of darkening on the chased stamped fronts. Super pre owned condition!

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #474157 (stock #T 1445)
Worthy as a movie jewelry prop! Very antique circa 1900 Victorian long bookchain necklace with Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau era influences worthy of a jewelry feature or as a jewelry prop for the next movie or theater production. Very early Downton Abbey like piece.
Bookchains are quite often seen as chokers, while this one is double the length! The need for it to place flat requires that it be either short or this length.
100 years of warm rich coppery brass ornate long 30.5" necklace ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1900 item #486839 (stock #T 1467)
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$59.00
Sale Pending
Graduate groom or father will look elegant wearing these antique cufflinks: Cuff buttons Vintage Antique Victorian Black 'Onyx' or French 'Jet' rounded rectangle glass set in rose color goldfilled.
The center chased leaf looks 15K with a 1.5mm baroque pearl. 13/16 X 9/16 with a 1/2" round back section.
View images 2 and 3 for more info and detail. Very good pre owned wearable condition. f-bo-a.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1900 item #582841 (stock #T 1528)
Vintage antique Circa 1900 honey cognac color amber cross faceted 'buttons' riveted on to a gold gilt or rolled gold on brass frame. Most likely Russian, Polish or Baltic area.
2 1/2" X 1 5/8". How it sparkles.
The carved faceted bead button pieces riveted on to the gold gilt frame are 9mm.
Chain: newer gold fill 20". Very good preowned condition for age! Please view image 2 for what appears to be some crazing.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Instruments and Implements : Time Pieces : Pocket Watches : Pre 1900 item #583236 (stock #T 1529)
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. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials, then see all pix, as all Qs will be answered here in lieu of email rep...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #789943 (stock #T 1644)
Just in time for the graduate or the bride. Coral is being protected and will be more difficult to obtain. Sweet mid to late Victorian Circa 1880 antique pendant unsigned yet tested 14 or 15K Gold banjo shape lavalier carved darker salmon pendant.
Lavalier: 1 1/4" X 5/8" across and tests between 14 and 15K.
Carved coral salmon rose: 1/4" X 3/16" thick.
Chain: newer not tested "same period style" 15 1/2" gf ending in a fish hook closure.
Awfully sweet, lady like and ready to...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1121416 (stock #1728)
Two circa 1900 Edwardian Victorian antique lockets, the signed Wightman Hough also stamped "1/4 gold shell", the other with a dragons breath art glass cab, each with chain:

(A) Silver tone Hexagon on Y chain. Antique jelly opal dragon's breath poured art glass cabochon. Boy's portrait photo and one celluloid liner ; OR
(B) Heart Mark logo for Wightman & Hough, a well known locket maker. Also marked: "1/4 gold shell". No photo and two celluloid liners.
Both are in very nice, weara...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #1179439 (stock #1766)
Button collectors here is jewelry for your garments or your competition tray. All circa 1900. Note: Assorted prices.
(A) Gay 90s Jewels. Red crimson amber blue green or amethyst color facet glass stones with fab brass designs, one is signed Gesetzlich- from 1 3/8" to 1 3/4": any 2/$59 order and
(B) Victorian 90s pearl steel: 1 3/4 - Riveted 12 facet cut steel, 5/8" highly iridescent nacre abalone pearl jewel center and warm golden textured brass, makes this a must collectible! ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #1179830 (stock #1768)
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.

Please examine each image to appreciate!
> $12 each USPS Prio...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #1179832 (stock #1769)
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. Instant collection!

Sold (A) 14 pc net collection Victorian picture button themes: putti dragonfly, angel swing, putto fountain, angel wall, Paris back Aesop's wolf & crane, FOP, bird fence ste...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Pre 1900 item #1179884 (stock #1771)
Two French button lots:

(A) Theatre arts people, Is this Canio or Pierrot? Late 1800s antique French Victorian brass metal picture button marked in back: Paris - Depose - A P & Cie in superb condition! 1 7/16". In the button collecting world known as Canio of Pagliacci. A little softening at the nose where it should be, this 100 years later! 10 grams
(B) French Depose 1 3/8" hand painted porcelain paisley with DEPOSE mark above the self shank: images 4, 5 & 6.

$10 USPS Priorit...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Period : Pre 1900 item #1186888 (stock #T 1782 I-VII)
Antique vintage Victorian assorted collection of goldstone antique buttons. Some signed while others may be paperweight or Leo Poppers - please view all images for complete descriptions and dimensions. Also a circa 1880 Victorian 3 1/8" sash ornament C catch pin brooch with three deeply saturated sparkly copper aventurine art glass cabs and open work applied on pinched arts crafts oval base. Also view dozens of assorted buttons divided into various lots - includes an R. L & F Paris back, poss...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1383852 (stock #1851)
Deeply chased scroll work. With the mark last used in 1896 by F M Whiting to be changed to Frank M Whiting Co of North Attleboro MA, one finds this sterling silver bypass napkin ring or could it double as a baby bracelet? You can find the maker's mark of what appears to be a winged griffin? Please see page 367 of Schiffer's Revised Fourth Edition of Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers.

Marks: The "Griffin" maker's mark, Sterling and 155
1 5/8" across X 1/8" wide
Weighs...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #107981 (stock #T020)
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #188447 (stock #T 568)
This 72.8 grams sterling quintessential Art Nouveau oversized 4.5" brooch is most likely the boldest, heaviest Unger Bros brooch on the net. This circa 1900 "C" catch sash buckle ornament pin with "hasp" is marked: "Sterling 925 Fine" Unger Brothers. They were known for their "repousse" look on thick silver. Many of their pieces are unmarked, making this a very collectible piece. Very fine condition with slightly wavy pin stem, perfect for this age.
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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #292375 (stock #T 778)
Strong EA Bliss elements and design yet unsigned. This reminds one of this maker's work. Richly ornate. What wonderful pieces these sash ornament buckle pin brooches can be!
Note the 1" X .5" Turquoise (stablized?) bezel set center of the glorious gilt gold engravings and etchings of flowers, leaves, scrolls
Just under 3" X 1.75"
Weighs 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams.
Very strong sturdy pin stem from an almost 'tube hinge' and wide "C" catch. Some gilt shows wear which is to be expecte...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #313551 (stock #T 872)
Vintage Antique 2 Pc Sew on Cape Coat Buckle - Silver Plated Brass 'plate' riveted to Black Early Plastic depicting 'Repousse' profile of Egyptian Pharoah Ruler on left and Cleopatra like Pharoah Ruler on Right, facing each other with a snake on ea ornate head dress. Promo. See #144185 for similar motif.
Engaged this one measures 4 1/4" X just under 3". Some loss of plating and dustiness @ rivet sites and back, leading one to believe that a bakelite like substance has come in contact wi...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1910 item #314810 (stock #T 888)
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Sold, no price, no info. c 1900 from a Cambridge Collector's household Ornate 2 Pc Art Nouveau Buckle stamped "E. A Bliss" Co. logo inside a circle and "5" on ea pc. Founded in 1875 in nearby Attleboro, later became the parent company of The Napier Co. 4" X 2 1/2" with just a smidgen of wear. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #326237 (stock #T 980)
Three lobed shamrocks happily travel around the parameter of this circa 1900 brass sash buckle pin ornament with a faux hasp and early C catch. While these wear worn then on waist sashes to give the appearance of a buckle, their versatility allows one to wear them on any article of clothing.
Just under 3" X 2 1/8 and weighs a sturdy 1 oz or 29 Grams. Lots of rich patina! Lovely pre owned antique condition.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1910 item #349151 (stock #T 1133)
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.

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All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #353304 (stock #T 1175 A B)
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. Paris Back T W &...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #353309 (stock #T 1178)
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Enamel : Pre 1910 item #374728 (stock #T 1242)
Signed antique vintage "H" in a triangle for F. A. Hermann of nearby Attleboro, MA. Stamped; Sterling. A cobalt blue beautiful scenic rectangular "C" catch enamel pin showing windmills, boat, birds, mountains in very nice preowned condition.
1 7/8 X 7/16".

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #397680 (stock #T 1299)
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Sold, no price, no info. Wide "C" Catch, Tube Hinge, Circa 1900 Sash Buckle Ornament Pin Brooch made in nearby Attleboro MA by and stamped with the "E. A. Bliss" Co mark which later became the Napier Co. This hefty 1 oz, 2 7/8 X 1 5/8" Sash Buckle Ornament Pin Brooch was once silver plated and now shows traces of that in the mid open cut work section while the rest is a rich brass. Please note the two 5 X 9 mm faceted citrine colored faceted stones. The one on the right has perhaps an open b...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #410401 (stock #T 1322)
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SOLD, Art Nouveau Beautiful Large 3 1/2 X 2 5/8" Silver Plated Buckle marked with the E A Bliss Co mark. Beautiful Graceful Art Nouveau foliate flowing leaf motifs with just enough black enamel within the design lines. Hefty. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1910 item #427341 (stock #T 1355)
Antique Dark Green Cross when acquired was presented as 'petrified wood' & is faintly stamped: DAT MAY 5 '6' at lower edge. Promo. May be an early 1900 bakelite thermoset or gutta percha, rubber type of militaria material.
1 5/8" X 2 1/2" north to south not counting the embedded loop at top X 1/2" thick. Tiny tiny lines throughout normal for a 100 year old piece! bo-ah

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Pre 1910 item #459968 (stock #1399)
Lot (A) This festive box set has red green "EOD" art glass stones that were often favored by George Steere and similar art glass was made by Leo Popper. Still in the box are these vintage antique Arts & Crafts era red green foil with gold fleck cabs bezel set goose neck cufflinks with football bean backs. Marked "G" for George Steere of Providence RI? He also marked some GNS. He was known to have made stick pins. Matching scarf stick pin marked "G".
Have seen these cabs only on ma...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1910 item #459993 (stock #T 1399 Tri)
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...