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Antique sterling silver Albertina that would make a wonderful bracelet
During the Victorian era, men had the Albert chain to attach their pocket watch to, and the ladies had these lovely feminine Albertina's to wear with their pocket watches with the pocket watch at one end and attached to an outfit at the other, however today these are more commonly worn as a bracelet where they look so elegant sitting beautifully on the wrist, or when joined with another, make a fantastic necklace. This one was made during the late-Victorian period of the 1890's in sterling silver and has the most wonderful fancy links running the length of the with a swivel at one end, the tee bar that has a lovely twisted design and the gorgeous foxtail link tassel that has such a wonderful tactile feel to touch. Laid out from end to end this measures 23.5cm and when the swivel is attached to wear as a bracelet at the end of the chains, this measures 17cm. Once it is worn as a bracelet, it has such an feminine look to it with both the tee bar and tassel hanging so elegantly. Destined to always be admired, this ladies antique Albertina will always feel so special no matter how it is worn. Stock# ES9446 Circa: 1890 $950
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Antique silver bangle engraved with a young boy and girl on the front
Here is without a doubt one of the sweetest and most charming antique bangles around and one that will always make you smile when you see the depiction of a young boy and girl on the front. Made in the Victorian period in the 1890's, the bangle measures 25.4mm wide and being oval and hinged sits so well on the wrist and is very comfortable to wear all the time. While these wide antiques bangles are still around and popular to wear, it is the engraving on the front that really separates this one from many others. With such a charming engraving on the front of a young boy and girl, it is this image that really captures and melts the heart making this such a special and unique piece. And then on each side, it has been further hand engraved to such a high detail and quality which itself is so lovely to admire and this is certainly going to be a wonderful talking point and a bangle that will always be loved. Stock# ES9634 Circa: 1890 $1,200
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Antique sterling silver hand engraved buckle design bangle
Here is a wonderful example of an antique bangle that was made well over 100 years ago, yet still looks so beautiful and is perfect to wear all the time. Dating from the 1890's, the bangle has a wonderful buckle design that was very popular during the Victorian era and makes such an impact on the wrist. Measuring 24.9mm wide or 28.5mm wide at the buckle section, the buckle design raises the surface of the bangle giving it a beautiful design that is highlighted further still by the exquisite hand engraving along the top. Being hinged allows it to sit nice and close to the wrist and it is also fitted with a safety chain for added security. As beautiful today as when it was made, this is a gorgeous example of Victorian jewellery. Stock# ES9462 Circa: 1890 $1,500
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Beautiful antique sterling silver wide bangle made in 1884
It is incredible to think that this bangle was made well over 130 years ago and is not only still in fantastic condition, but looks as fashionable and stylish today as when it was made. Made in sterling silver in Birmingham in 1884, the design of this bangle is incredible and the closer you get to it, the more amazing it becomes and along with looking sensational, the front section has such a wonderful tactile feet to it. Along the front the detail is truly amazing and will amaze people when they find out that this bangle was made in the 19th century and stills looks amazing. Measuring 34.8mm wide at the front section where there are the silver balls running along each side, the back section measures 30mm wide, and this being hinged this allows the bangle to sit nice and close to the wrist and is so comfortable to wear all the time. This is the perfect example of a piece of jewellery that can so easily be dressed up or down, day or night and always look and feel perfect on the wrist. This antique bangle is a true testament to the quality of jewellery produced all those years ago, as not only does it look amazing, but can still so easily be worn everyday. Stock # ES9453 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1884 $1,550
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Rare antique Australian sterling silver centrepiece made in 1870 attributed to Julius Schomburgk.
Antique Australian silver work is so rare and hard to come by, and here is an exceptional quality antique sterling silver centre piece that showcases so much of Australia in one piece. Made in 1870 and attributed to the highly skilled silversmith, Julius Schomburgk, this magnificent centrepiece measures an astonishing 60cm tall by 18cm wide at the base. With an Aboriginal man at the bottom and one further up the tree fern they are hunting a goanna. The detail in this piece is just extraordinary and the glass bowl is beautifully etched with egrets and flowers, with the top trumpet finial. This is such an exciting piece to admire and is truly museum quality and rarity. At the front it is hand engraved with "To Papa & Mamma on their Silver Wedding Day from their Children and Grandchildren 14th August 1870" which adds such a beautiful personal touch to this already exceptional piece. Early Australian sterling silver pieces have long been hard to come by, and this piece is breathtaking from every angle that you look at it. Stock# ES9284 Maker: (Attributed to) Julius Schomburgk Circa: 1870 $32,500
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Antique Australian sterling silver inkwell attributed to Julius Schomburgk
Here is a truly exceptional and rare piece of early Australian silver work that captures the essence of Australia flora and fauna and is breathtaking to admire from every angle that it is viewed. Made in the 1870's, the set is made from sterling silver with three emu eggs with the two sides ones having have been made into inkwells. The tops of these are gorgeous with one having a kangaroo and the other an emu, while the third egg has a lyre bird sitting atop. And in the centre is a magnificent and highly detailed tree fern with an oxidized sterling silver Aboriginal man in a classic hunting scene facing towards two kangaroos, with another kangaroo to the other side. Adorned with further plants and ferns, this is truly a breathtaking piece and one that was made by an expert silversmith. Attributed to Julius Schomburgk who was one of many German immigrants who arrived in Australia in the 19th Century, the work in this piece is typical of his work and he made many pieces for the esteemed silversmiths Henry Steiner and Joachim Wendt. Set on an ebony base that measures 56cm by 35cmcm, the silver section measures 44cm by 23.2cm by 27.5cm to the top of the tree, or 34cm from the base of the ebony to the top of the tree. A true museum piece - and not a phrase that is used lightly, this is a wonderful and historic piece of early Australia at its finest. Stock# ES9284 Maker: (Attributed to) Julius Schomburgk Circa: 1870 $32,500
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Antique sterling silver buckle bangle made in 1884
This antique bangle was made in 1884 and showcases the quality of the jewellers during the Victorian period who could make something not only as beautiful as this, but something that could also last well over 130 years and still look and feel amazing on the wrist. Made in sterling silver, the bangle was designed as a buckle which was a popular motif during this era. Measuring 25.6mm wide, the top of the bangle not only has the buckle design, but is also so beautifully hand engraved. Hand engraving is always so much more unique and beautiful as machine engraving and once again showcases the quality and craftsmanship that went into making this bangle all those years ago. Fitted with a safety chain for added security, being oval in shape allows for it to sit nice and close to the wrist and is comfortable enough to wear all the time from the day and well into the evening. A very elegant and beautiful bangle that will always be admired. Stock# ES7846 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1884 $1,400
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Beautifully detailed antique sterling silver collar from the Victorian era
This antique collar has such a wonderful solid heft to it that combined with the intricate details of the links, makes it a truly exceptional collar and one of the finest around. Collars have been popular for centuries, originating as far back as Egyptian times, and this one made in sterling silver dates from the Victorian period of the 1880's, and sits so comfortably around the neck. Measuring 50.5cm in length, at one end is a bolt ring which can be placed at the back of the neck, at the front on its own, or used to attach a locket or seal to. The round links measure 18.1mm in diameter and those beautiful oval links each with so much detail measure 10.1mm wide. The detail is so beautiful and will have people admiring this collar from near or far. It is incredible to think that this collar was made over 140 years ago, yet still looks as beautiful today as when it was made. Stock# ES9016 Circa: 1880 $2,600
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Antique sterling silver collar made in the late 1800’s
Antique collars look so amazing around the neck, and can so easily be worn day or night, and here is a very elegant antique collar that was made in sterling silver in the late Victorian period of the 1890's. Measuring 47.5cm in length, at the end is a bolt ring which can be placed at the back of the neck, at the front on its own, or used to attach a locket as can be seen in one of the images. Measuring 1.8cm wide, collars are so versatile for any time of the day or night and suit any woman of any age and can so easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. In wonderful condition, this antique collar is as beautiful today as when it was made over 130 years ago. ***Please note that the locket attached in one of the images, is not included in the sale of the collar, but is there to show how it looks with a locket. Click here to view the locket pictured: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product/antique-sterling-silver-photo-locket-made-in-the-1890s/ *** Stock# U057 Circa: 1890 $1,550
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Antique sterling silver bracelet made in France in the early 1900’s
This antique bracelet was made in sterling silver in France at the start of the 20th century and has the most incredible finish to not only all of the links, but the bolt ring at the end as well. With each link measuring 11.6mm wide, the bracelet is hollow and so well made that it is still in superb condition even after all these years have passed. The width and design of this bracelet make it perfect to wear all the time and the design will easily allow it to be worn with other antique jewellery as well as modern contemporary pieces. With a very secure bolt ring at one end, it measures 21.5cm in length and sits so well on the wrist. With such a lovely tactile feel to it, this is a very beautiful and unique antique bracelet that looks as stylish now as when it was made well over 100 years ago. Stock# ES9029 Circa: 1900 $Sold
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Sterling silver hand antique engraved locket made in 1879
Today it is common to mass produce lockets including having the "engraved" design simply being pressed or stamped out, or if it is engraved, this is done by a drill, however nothing beats the quality as well as the tactile feel to the touch of an antique locket that has been exquisitely hand engraved such as this beautiful sterling silver hand antique engraved locket made in 1879. It is incredible to think that this locket was made over 140 years ago and not only looks incredible on both sides, but is still in wonderful condition. The amount of hours and skill obtained to hand engrave this locket would have been immense and is a true testament to the quality of craftsmanship to the person who achieved this. Wearing this around your neck, it will be difficult to decide which way to wear forward as both sides are just as beautiful as one another. Not only are both sides engraved, but the bail for the chain to go through has also been engraved showing how much care and attention to detail went into making this all those years ago. Measuring 50.6mm or 66mm to the top of the bail by 39.7mm across, inside it will easily hold two photos making this so much more personal that just a pendant and is a piece of jewellery that looks as beautiful today as when it was made. Stock# ES9021 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1879 $1,450
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Hand engraved sterling silver collar from the Victorian era
Perfect for any occasion and time of the day or night, this hand engraved sterling silver collar from the Victorian era dates from the 1880's and not only looks magnificent, but sits perfectly on the neckline where it will always be admired. With each link so beautifully hand engraved, the quality and detail that can be achieved from hand engraving is far superior to machine engraving often seen today. To think that each link was engraved by hand would have come to to an immense amount of time and the patience and skill to complete this would have no doubt been immense. With the widest parts measuring 2.1cm wide, the collar measures 45.5cm in length and is fitted with a bolt ring that can be placed at the back or worn at the front and have for example a lovely large antique silver locket attached. Still in wonderful condition even after 140 years has passed, this antique collar is so beautiful and attractive. Stock# ES8594 Circa: 1880 $1,750
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