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Antique sterling silver hand engraved bangle made in 1883
Here is a very beautiful antique sterling silver hand engraved bangle made in 1883 that looks as elegant and refined today as when it was made well over 130 years ago.
Made by the jewellery firm JM Banks, this antique bangle incorporates and ingenious clasp system, whereby pressing the two side buttons will release the catch and allow the bangle to open and fit securely on the wrist. Being hinged will allow it to sit nice and close to the wrist and the internal size is approximately 6.1cm across.
Measuring 18.5mm wide the hand engraving is not only so beautiful to admire, but a real testament to the time and quality of jewellery that was made during the Victorian era, and shows how beautiful hand engraving is when compared to modern machine engraving.
With such a tactile feel to it to the touch, this antique bangle can so easily be worn all day and well into the night and continue to look so elegant.
Stock# ES7905
Hallmarked: Birmingham 1883
Maker: John Millward Banks
$850
$850.00
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Antique sterling silver perfume bottle made in 1891
Oh how sweet! Here is a lovely antique sterling silver perfume bottle made in 1891 in Chester by Saunders & Shepherd that is so charming and full of character. Measuring 4.2cm tall by 1.5cm in diameter, this antique perfume bottle still retains its original glass stopper and is the perfect size to go on a bedside table or in a ladies purse.
With the sterling silver case so incredibly hand engraved, the time alone to engrave this would have been immense and is so tactile to feel. Made by the English company Saunders & Shepherd that was formed in 1869 and is still around today.
This charming antique perfume bottle would make a wonderful accessory to any lover of antiques and a delightful bygone era.
Stock# ES7913
Hallmarked: Chester 1891
Maker: Saunders & Shepherd
$625
$625.00
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Wide antique sterling silver hand engraved bangle
Perfect for any occasion comes this wide antique sterling silver hand engraved bangle that dates from the late Victorian era of the 1890's.
The difference between hand engraving and machine engraving is so easily seen when you look at the quality of the hand engraved sections in this bangle. The time needed to hand engrave this would have been immense and the quality is just superb. With such a smooth finish, it is so tactile to feel under your fingertips and is a real testament to the quality that was being produced over 100 years ago.
Measuring 24.8mm wide, being hinged and oval in shape, allows this to sit nice and close to the wrist and is incredibly comfortable to put on and leave on during the day and well into the night.
Antique bangles are always so sought after, and this lovely wide silver one is just all the more gorgeous with the delightful hand engraving making it not only unique but also so beautiful.
Stock# ES7781
Circa: 1890
$650
$650.00
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Antique Victorian era sterling silver collar from the 1880’s
Collars have been around since Egyptian times and sit so well on the neckline to always make a statement such as this antique Victorian era sterling silver collar from the 1880's.
With a beautiful and tactile feel to it, this collar is also hand engraved on the oval links. Not only does this make each link unique, but it also shows the quality of craftsmanship that went into making this collar over a century ago. The fine detail that you can obtain with hand engraving is far superior to that of machine engraving or just stamping it out and all of this adds to the charm and character that is often associated with antique jewellery.
Measuring 43.5cm from end to end, this collar sits so well on the neckline and will be the perfect accessory to any outfit for any occasion.
Stock# ES7673
Circa: 1880
$1,450
$1,450.00
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Art Nouveau enamel pendant by Henry Charles Freeman
In perfect condition comes this Art Nouveau enamel pendant by Henry Charles Freeman. Made in Chester in 1909, Henry Freeman started his jewellery business in 1870 and continued to produce high quality jewellery often incorporating enamel such as in this pendant.
The vibrant blue-green in this pendant really stands out against the sterling silver as does the sweet tear shaped enamel section at the bottom. The style and design has all the charm of the Art Nouveau period and looks as modern and contemporary today as when it was made over 100 years ago.
Measuring 29.6mm across by 58mm, this lovely Art Nouveau pendant will continue to look good through the day and well into the night.
Stock# ES7588
Hallmarked: Chester 1909
Maker: Henry Charles Freeman
$1,400
$1,400.00
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Sterling silver antique Albertina
Here is a very lovely sterling silver antique Albertina that dates from the Victorian period of the 1890's and looks as beautiful today as it does when it was made over a century ago.
Originally the Albertina was designed to connect a ladies fob watch at one end and secured through a lapel via the tee bar at the other end, they are now often worn as a bracelet or attached to a chain or a second albertina to make such a unique necklace.
Also known as a Leontine, from end to end it measures 28cm and from the swivel to the link to make into a bracelet, it measures 20cm. It also has three chains that all move independent of themselves and has such an attractive style to them.
Fitted with a gorgeous tee bar made in a twist design, it also has its original fox tail link tassel which adds so much charm and character to an already very beautiful piece.
No matter how this is to be worn, this antique albertina is just so attractive and will continue to be so versatile.
Stock# ES7406
Circa: 1890
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Antique double ended scent bottle
Here is a gorgeous antique double ended scent bottle dating from the Victorian era and a wonderful look back to a time gone by.
Dating from the 1890's, it was made in cut crystal with silver ends, it was made to of course hold perfume and with this one two different types. Ingenious yet simply designed to prevent using the wrong one, one end has a screw thread top and the other a hinge to make sure you don't use the wrong one.
Measuring 11.1cm in length, antique scent bottles are a wonderful addition to any vanity desk or dressing table or as a wonderful and unique gift.
A very pretty and attractive antique double ended scent bottle that is still in wonderful condition.
Stock# ES6901
Circa: 1880
$950
$950.00
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Antique German sugar sifter
Here is a very beautiful hand pierced antique German sugar sifter that was made in 1850 and not only looks so beautiful today but is still also very usable and will certainly make a wonderful addition for any home cook.
Made in Germany, it bears the hallmark "12" for the silver purity of 0.750 silver and is also stamped with the makers stamp of Schmidt. As an added feature, it is engraved " G. Enrich d 19 Apr 1850" which is quite unique.
From end to end the sugar sifter measures 20.2cm and the pierce working is just so charming as is the scalloped border of the base.
A real charming piece of history that can still be used in the kitchen over 160 years later.
Stock# P652
Circa: 1850
$475
$475.00
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Antique silver vesta case
Vesta cases were originally used to keep matches dry and to strike them alight on the base and were widely used from the 1830's to the early 20th Century and here we have a charming antique silver vesta case that was made in France during the Art Nouveau period.
The French truly embraced the Art Nouveau era and the style was often influenced by nature as can be seen here on this antique vesta case dating from the 1890's.
Made in silver it measures 45.5mm by 31.7mm by 11.1mm thick and the hinge is in wonderful condition as is the striker at the base.
So typical of the Art Nouveau movement that was going on at the time, this French Art Nouveau vesta case is just wonderful.
Stock# ES6500
Circa: 1895
$925
$925.00
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