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Extremely rare antique pique purse with a pocket watch
Here is an extremely rare antique piqué purse with a pocket watch that is truly a one of a kind piece that is like no other. Piqué is when a material most often tortoiseshell was inlayed with either silver or gold or a combination of the two resulting in pieces of jewellery and objects of beauty that is like no other. Often found in such pieces such as earrings or brooches, finding it in something like a purse is so exceptionally rare. And then combine this with a watch and you have something which is even more hard to ever find another. The quality of craftsmanship in the case is just exquisite and of the finest quality. In superb condition it measures 80mm across by 24.1mm by 50.7mm thick, and has the most lovely tactile feel to it. With the catch on the side easy to open it then reveals its original velvet lined purse inside which also accesses the back of the watch movement to both wind and set it from here. The movement has been serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty and the dial itself measures a dainty 19.3mm in diameter. No matter how this is displayed or used, this is truly something that once sold, will be exceedingly hard to ever replace. Stock # ES7316 Circa: 1870 $4,750
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Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings
Pique jewellery is unto itself and is when gold or silver or even both materials are inlayed into another material, commonly tortoiseshell, and here is a magnificent pair of Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings. With such a wonderful geometric design to it, these earrings sit so well on the ear lobe and will no doubt continually be admired. Measuring 51.5mm from the bottom to the very top, these earrings have the magical way to make any woman walk tall with such a wonderful graceful elegance. Perfect for any occasion, these antique pique earrings are just divine. Stock# ES7798 Circa: 1880 $3,150
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Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings
Pique jewellery is a lost art where tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold and silver in the most intricate designs such as can be seen here in these Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings. Dating from the 1880's, the way that they were designed with two sections really adds to the elegance and sophistication and no matter day or night, there is little doubt that they will always be admired. Measuring 25.7mm from the bottom of the lower ball to the top of the smaller one above, or 34.3mm to the top of the shepherd hook by 13mm wide for the lower one, these earrings sit so well on the ear and are comfortable enough to wear all the time day or night. Pique jewellery is unto itself, and these antique pique earrings are just wonderful to wear and be admired. Stock# ES7753 Circa: 1880 $2,750 Click here to see more antique pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product-category/antique/pique-jewellery-antique/
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19th century Victorian era antique round pique brooch
Pique jewellery is a style and material that is unlike anything else, and here is a very lovely 19th century Victorian era antique round pique brooch. With a wonderful chocolate brown colour and highlighted with the most wonderful and intricate inlay of gold and silver, this pique brooch is in superb condition even after 140 years. Measuring 40mm in diameter, the beautiful colours and design of this brooch will certainly make it stand out no matter the colour of outfit that it is being worn on. Day or night, this is one brooch that will simply always fit right in. Antique pique jewellery is unlike any other and has a wonderful tactile feel to it and this one will no doubt always be admired every time that it is worn. Stock# T233 Circa: 1870 $925
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Victorian era antique pique earrings
So elegant and refined, these Victorian era antique pique drop earrings are just so elegant and are destined to be admired from near or far.
Dating from the 1870's the detail in each earring is superb as is the condition of each earring allowing them to still be worn on a daily basis. Piqué jewellery is a style of jewellery that is simply like no other and can never be reproduced today. Piqué (pronounced pee-kay) is a technique where the tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold or silver or sometimes both in a wonderful intricate style that combines so well in colour when set into the chocolate brown of the tortoiseshell. ( Click here for an article on pique jewellery: http://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ )
The detail of the inlay is not just on the front as it goes all the way around and from the very top of the shepherd hook to the bottom, this distance measures a very elegant 5.3cm in length and are sure to be noticed and admired whether they are worn day or night.
These are such an elegant pair of antique pique earrings and are sure to be treasured and loved no matter the occasion or where they are worn. Stock# ES7287 Circa: 1870 $2,700
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Antique pique brooch from the 1870’s.
There is nothing quite like pique jewellery and one that simply can not be reproduced today thanks to the strict preservation of tortoises. Pique jewellery was common in the later part of the Georgian era right up to the end of the Victorian era of the 1890's and was made by inlaying tortoiseshell with gold and silver in such a fine and incredibly intricate design as can be seen here in this pique brooch. The circular brooch measures 28mm across and comes up into a point that measures 12.1mm and makes it really stand out on any outfit thanks to its height as well as fabulous inlay of gold and silver set into the chocolate brown on the tortoiseshell. In spectacular condition, this antique pique brooch looks and feels magnificent and is still captivating 140 years after being created. Stock# ES6176 Circa: 1870 $1,100
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Antique oval pique brooch from the 1800’s.
Piqué jewellery is a style of jewellery that is simply like no other. Piqué (pronounced pee-kay) is a technique where tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold or silver or sometimes both in a wonderful ingratiate style that combines so well in colour when set into the chocolate brown of the tortoiseshell. And here is a gorgeous Piqué brooch dating from the Victorian era of the 1870's and still in superb condition even well after 140 years.
The intricate design both in the centre and as a border is a real testament to the quality of craftsmanship that went into creating this. Measuring 3.6mm across by 2.8cm, it is also the perfect size to wear all the time day or night. Piqué jewellery truly is unlike anything else and this antique piqué brooch from the Victorian era is certainly no exception. Stock# ES3474 Circa: 1870 $1,150
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Antique pique Mizpah brooch
Here is an antique brooch that will appeal to so many people and collectors of antique jewellery and is so rare and unlike any that we have had before.
Firstly it is made in pique which is a form of jewellery that is made with tortoiseshell inlayed with gold and/or silver and always looks so good on any outfit thanks to the wonderful natural chocolate brown colouring. And then this is a Mizpah brooch which has its own collectors and is so steeped in history and wonderful in its own right, so to get an antique pique brooch combined with Mizpah jewellery makes this a very special piece. Click here for a history of pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Click here for a history on Mizpah jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-mizpah-jewellery/ Measuring 3.2cm in diameter, this pique Mizpah brooch dates from the Victorian era of the 1890's and will look good set onto any outfit. Antique jewellery is always so special, and this antique brooch is just spectacular and a wonderful piece of history. Stock# ES2177 Circa: 1890 $1,450
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Victorian pique drop earrings
For all of you pique jewellery lovers out there, here is a wonderful pair of Victorian era pique drop earrings in the form of a Maltese cross. Pique is the use of gold and silver inlayed into tortoiseshell and was very popular in the Georgian and Victorian times. These antique pique earrings are made in the shape of two Maltese crosses and measure 3.7cm from the very bottom to the top of the shepherd hooks by 2.1cm wide at the lower cross. There are reproduction antique jewellery around today, however due to tortoiseshell now being banned, there will never be reproduction pique jewellery making it so sought after, unique and special. A wonderful looking pair of earrings for day or night time wear. Stock # ES6241 Circa: 1880. $2,400
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