Collector's Items

May 8

Rebus: A representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols, often presented as a puzzle. German: Bilderrätsel

Rebus charms seem to have been most popular around 1900. The majority of them were German or French. They are pretty rare, prices range from c. $30.00 to c. $400.00.

Pictures found on pinterest 1) / 2) / 3) / 4) and on ebay 1) / 2) / 3). Rebus postcards from 1899 and 1904, source 1) / 2). (Collages by Collector’s Items).

Apr 29

Joseph Severn’s “Ariel Riding On a Bat” (1830) portrays Ariel from William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest. It was certainly the inspiration for these antique cameos.

Clockwise from top left (collage by Collectors Items): V&A / Rowan and Rowan / Jewels Collecting Dust / Antique Cameos / painting: Flickr: RasMarley

Apr 24

Everything that creeps: Fine Jewellery brooches from Bentley & Skinner, antique and new. (Collage by Collector’s Items)

Starting at 12 o’clock, continuing clockwise: Victorian gold fly (£1,650.00, sold) / Late nineteenth century bee (£4,250.00, sold) / Enamel and diamond wasp (new & in stock for £5,950.00) / Victorian garnet and diamond beetle (in stock, £3,600.00) / Late victorian fire opal and diamond beetle (£4,250.00, sold) / Late victorian pearl and diamond spider (£4,950.00, sold) / Late victorian garnet and diamond bee (£12,750.00, sold) / Nineteenth century tigers eye and diamond bee (£4,650.00, sold) / center: Edwardian Essex crystal bumble-bee (in stock, £4,250.00)

A CORAL, ENAMEL, CHALCEDONY AND DIAMOND BROOCH - Bentley & Skinner

An angel skin coral, enamel, chalcedony and diamond-set brooch after Julien Duval comprising a carved angel skin coral putti with rose diamond-set silver wings riding upon the back of a firefly with a carved pale green translucent chalcedony body, gold legs and irridecent enamelled gold wings, harnessed with twisted gold wire reins, measuring approximately 4cms x 3.5cms, in fitted, shaped leather presentation case with tooled gilt decoration and bevelled glass front, gross weight 8.5 grams. This is a hand crafted piece, after Duval, made by Bentley & Skinner.

Price: £19,500.00

Found through Dragonflies, a board on pinterest.

Mar 18

Once more from Bell and Bird.
Victorian Niello Love Knot Bangle (sold) and Georgian Garnet Locket Ring ($1,750.00).

Jan 20

GEORGIAN WHITE CORAL LINK HAND BRACELET
ENGLAND
1800’S
A carved white coral English Georgian link bracelet showcases a hand forecasting a full life and pointing to seven charms that wish the wearer all the bounties each one represents. A sparkling ruby ring, on the pointing finger, further punctuates the importance and magic of these delicately sculpted amulets. Nautically inspired links are bond together by 18K yellow gold rings and a gold clasp is beautifully etched and adorned by two natural pearls. This good luck charm bracelet is a wonderful way to make sure that a loved one is looked after in style.

Nov 7

British Nelson Period Micro Ivory Ship Garnet Ring

Circa 1790, extremely rare survival of micro ivory rings. Set under crystal on hand painted waves with garnets surround. Similar ring can be found in The British Museum in London. Most likely English in origin although ivory hand carvings were done in Germany, France, and Switzerland in the late 18th century. Approximate 7.75 ring size. Can be sized.

$12,000.00

More beautiful rings can be found on Bell and Bird.

Jul 22

Perfection. RARE Victorian 14k Gold & Shell on sale ($1.187) on Ruby Lane.

Jun 1

One of the weirdest and most beautiful pieces of that kind of jewelry I have ever seen. Usually, jewelry with real insects/beetles from that era (The Egyptian Revival) looks more like this. Now on ebay. Update: Sold for $279,99.

May 16

These whimsical celluloid Popeye brooches seem to be pretty rare. I found one on ebay by chance, then got curious and tried to find out more of & about them. They all vary a tiny bit from each other, it looks as if they have been handsawn and -painted! I think these pieces may have been made around the 40’s (maybe even earlier) in Europe, as most of them are sold from there and they are most likely unauthorized versions of Popeye. I couldn’t find out what happened to the one’s right foot - it is too absurd.

On top left: was ebay (sold for £3,99) / right: was eBay (sold for £10.11) // bottom left: now on Ruby Lane (75,- USD) / right: now on ebay (75,-USD)

May 12

Antique memento mori rosary. The skull is carved from a Tagua nut, a vegetable substitute for ivory. Was on ebay, sold for 350,- Euro.

May 10

Another carved bone hand brooch. The interesting part is, that it is supposed to be hold by a button hole. The fastener has a screw thread! Now on eBay, will soon be unaffordable. Update: Sold for £157,88 (198,-Euro)

May 9

Let’s go Bowling! 1930’s celluloid necklace on Giannas Gems (195,- USD).

May 5

Hand carved horn brooch from around 1900-1920. Measures 7,5 cm x 3 cm. Now on eBay. Update: Sold for 318,- Euro.

May 2

More of these beautiful butterfly pendants. There are various versions of them, I couldn’t find out in which period of time they were popular. I guess somewhen between the late 1800s and 1930. I also couldn’t quite figure out what kind of fiber some of them contain - silk? Prices vary quite drastically, although I have to admit that some seem to be far better done and preserved than others.

On top left: was on The Three Graces / right: Trocadero.com (85,- USD) // middle left: collectiblejewels.com (69,-USD) / right: with a tortoise-coloured bezel - Ruby Lane (125,- USD) // bottom left: collectiblejewels.com (52,-USD) / right: now on ebay (40,- USD starting price)

Update: Some more info here, here and on Magpie’s Finds.

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This blog is my virtual scrapbook.
I try to give credits, link back and reference sources in all of my posts.
Please do not remove them, as I don't own any of these pictures, even if I altered them. Thanks.