Catalog: Sold Items (537)

A sterling bird Southwest poison ring with turquoise eyes from the 1930s. This unusual and vividly depicted ring is in the form of a bird or owl's head; it has two turquoise cabochon eyes, one green and one blue. It measures 5/8 x 1/2", it is hand made and engraved and it has cutout shoulders. The top opens to reveal a poison compartment (in this case it has an instant relative's photo which can be removed). It is unsigned and it has native American symbology on the shank. It weighs 5.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling butterfly wing bracelet from the 1930s. This 7-1/4" long and 1/2" wide bracelet features five lattice style links with four glass-domed butterfly wing circular panels between them. It has a springring clasp, it is stamped .925 and it weighs 10.8 grams. The vivid irridescent electric blue butterfly wing is in superb condition with no "rust" and this bracelet is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling butterfly wing pin or brooch from the 1920s. This 3 x 1/2" pin features a tooled bezel setting of sterling silver and the natural genuine butterfly wing is intact and shows a vivid irridescent blue with no major rot or disintegration. It is stamped TIM STERLING MADE IN ENGLAND, the wing is mounted under a curved crystal window and it has the original c-clasp. It weighs 5.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling butterfly wing pin or brooch from the 1930s 1940s with a painted scene. This 1-5/8 x 11/16" pin features a tooled bezel setting of sterling silver and the natural genuine butterfly wing is intact and shows a vivid irridescent blue with no major rot or disintegration. It has a colourful reverse painted scene with two palm trees, hills and water. It is stamped T.I.M. STERLING ENGLAND, the wing is mounted under a curved crystal window and it has the original safety clasp. It weighs 4.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A nice quality vintage sterling silver hinged bracelet with a natural hand-carved shell portrait cameo c1900-20. This bangle bracelet (unmarked but tested as sterling) measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" across the interior and it is 3/4" across the cameo. It has a safety chain and a box clasp and it weighs 10.7 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small 1/16" dent below the hinge. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface tracked shipping to the U.S. starts at $19 (other spots may vary) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A vintage Forstner double link sterling silver 7-1/4" long charm bracelet with 28 sterling silver charms c1960-70s. This bracelet has a box clasp with safety loop, and the charms include: Cupid, Mother We Love You, palm tree with Florida map tag, sailboat, wedding cake with couple topper, boy's head (no engraving!), St. Croix palm tree (with rhinestone), lobster trap with red lobster, sea serpent (unmarked), ewer, candlestick telephone, English Coronation carriage (has moving wheels), Puerto Rico with frog (spinner charm), hound , Bagotville CFB, Bermuda, camper trailer (moving wheels), Dartmouth, Christmas stocking (cabochon stones), Scorpio with rhinestone, flat-to-wall antique style cupboard, Assiniboine (enamel, unmarked), two hearts with rhinestone, Calgary Tower, Edmonton oil derrick, one room schoolhouse, Hawaii hula dancer with pennant, and Scottish bagpiper. Everything is marked sterling, with the possible exception of the enamel Assiniboine charm, which has a rhodium finish so we can't test it without causing damage, so we won't. The Florida palm tree is sterling, but the attached tiny map of Florida charm attached by single loop to it is marked nickel silver. The bracelet itself is stamped STER for sterling with the Forstner company mark. This bracelet weighs 81.6 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $23 (other spots may vary, xpresspost is higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Rates will vary by distance travelled, so please email for a precise quote. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL, ONLY VISA AND MASTERCARD.

A sterling propelling extending pencil with a garnet top from the 1900 era. Worn on a watch fob or on a chatelaine, this sliding pencil was invented by Samuel Mordan however this example isn't signed or marked. It features attractive hand engraving and the garnet top tests as genuine. It has a gold plated loop for wear on a chain, it extends from 1-3/4" to 2-3/8" and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver belt and buckle hinged bangle bracelet from the 1930s . This vintage 3/4" wide bracelet has a hook on the end of the hinged section with the FL monogram and it inserts into the buckle. It measures 7-5/8" in circumference and 2-3/8 x 2-1/8" across the interior. It weighs 20.8 grams, it is stamped STERLING MB PAT. APld. It is well made and stylish with fine decorative engraving. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a slight patina and a few faint scratches from use (exaggerated under our halogens). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver C.H.S. tennis sports award fob pendant from 1915. This Canadian 1" across award has ornate high relief decoration - a wreath of maple leaves on the inscription side and a tennis player in action on the other with a leaf garland. The inscription states: "C.H.S. -1915- ANTHONY C MURPHY" and this beauty weighs 9.9 grams. This trophy fob is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; we have a similar 1914 award as well - please see our other listing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A superb post-Edwardian sterling silver and enamel sports award fob or pendant dated 1915. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" running or track award features fine cobalt enamel and a central gold washed or gilded medallion depicting a runner. It is dedicated on the back with the legend ST. M.C.I. ANNUAL SPORTS 1915 GIRLS J.C. FIRST and it is stamped STERLING with the Ryrie Bros. manufacture silver mark (later Birks). It is possibly from the St. Marys Collegiate Institute of St. Marys, Ontario and it weighs 10.7 grams. Most sport award fobs were made with male figures, so it is not unusual on an award fob prize for a girl's event at this time to show a boy rather than a girl. This trophy fob is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of rubbing to the gold wash. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver engraved puffy heart pendant on chain necklace 1970s 1980s. The 1 x 5/8 x 1-3/8" across pendant (including bale) is hand engraved on both sides. The 29-3/4" long rope twist chain has a spring-ring clasp and this necklace weighs 12.5 grams and both pieces are stamped 925. It is in excellent vintage condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver garnets gem stone pendant necklace circa 1960s. This vintage modernist gilt or vermeil vintage drop pendant is set with 84 genuine faceted deep red Bohemian garnets on a 16-5/8" fine link gilt sterling silver chain. The pendant section alone measures 1-3/4" x 1 9/16", so this waterfall of garnets has great impact. The chain is also gilt sterling and has a spring-ring clasp. The chain is stamped 925 and the claw-set garnets look great against the gilding, and this necklace weighs 9.7 grams. So well made, and a unique design. Thoughtful gift for the January birthday people in your life. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but please note there is a fairly small amount of wear to the gilding at the edge of the loop. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use as would be expected. Silver and silver plated items are hand-polished, not buffed, and our halogens and magnified images may exaggerate otherwise barely noticeable scratches and flaws. GUARANTEE: ALL of our items are antique or vintage and from the period listed. NONE are reproductions or recreations. Expedited insured tracked parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 and expedited shipping within Canada starts at $11. Rates vary by destination, value, size, weight, payment option and shipping method. Other payment, tracking and insurance options are available - please inquire. We ship worldwide - please contact us for an accurate shipping quote with your postal code or country. **** PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL****

A vintage round double link sterling silver charm bracelet with applied textured hearts from the 1970s. This 7-1/8" bracelet is 7/16" wide, it has a stamped STERLING with an H in a triangle maker's mark (for F.A. Hermann, Framingham, Mass. 1908-77), and it has a box clasp with safety loop. It weighs 12.8 grams and it is in fairly good condition with no breaks, losses, repairs, but some of the loops are slightly bent out of alignment. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air post to the US is $13.75 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro wide bangle measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior wall, and it is 1-1/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with the design extending into the undecorated half at the hinge and clasp. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned and it weighs 48.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two small, tight splits on the inside surface. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts at $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver young man's ID bracelet circa 1970s. This vintage solid silver 7-7/8" x 3/8" wide signet bracelet is just a bit less than 1/8" thick. It features curved rectangular ID-style planchettes alternating with a thick chain segment. As it is less than 8" in length, it is a suitable length for a woman also. It has a lobster claw closure which has a 925 mark with an unidentified maker's mark. It weighs a rather substantial 37.9 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs but an expected patination from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked packet air insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $13.75 (other spots may vary, air post and Fedex are higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver nutmeg grater circa 1890s. It may actually be older. This American antique 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" egg shaped sterling grater has the original interior gilt rasp and interior gilding. Nutmeg was an expensive imported spice when first introduced to Europe and to North America, and it became enormously popular as a condiment. A sterling silver nutmeg grater was a sign of prosperity, as well as indicating a great fondness for the spice, of which aficionados would grate to their own taste when sitting down to eat. Not easy to find them anymore. This antique example features fine ornate leaf hand engraving and a dedication saying Z.S.J. to M.M.J. 25th. Dec 1893. A fine Christmas gift indeed. It is stamped STERLING along the gilt inner rim, the gilding on the interior and rasp is a rich gold in colour and intact. This collectible silver item is in very good condition with no losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of surface staining/residue on the gilding on the lid and rasp and three very shallow dents on the outside. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $29 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A sterling silver planet moon stars mop rubies charm bracelet. This 8-3/8" long sterling silver charm bracelet has a lobster claw clasp in the form of an older Edwardian or Victorian style watch chain with round and oblong links and it was made by Heirloom 73 Jewelry of New York (1973- ), later known as Vintage Creations. What sets it apart is the subtle gold wash on the chain and on the seven charms. The charms are superbly crafted and embellished, and they include: sun (genuine 3 point ruby eyes, border with marcasites), Saturn (mother of pearl body, rings with marcasites), star (marcasites), sun (3 point genuine ruby eyes, rayed border with marcasites), moon (mother of pearl insert), crescent moon (marcasites), star (set on round backing with marcasites). The workmanship is very fine, with a light gold wash on the charms and chain, and no gold wash at all on the areas with marcasites. It is signed on the crescent charm only VINTAGE STERLING with what must be a VC for Vintage Creations, which was what the line was known as after 1979 (our thanks to CL for the helpful background information). This bracelet weighs 38.6 grams, the largest charm is 1-1/4" across. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $19 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

An early 20th century nickle silver Sturdy ring box from 1900-20. This 1-1/4" across box has an engine turned design with a central medallion which has never been monogrammed. It has a canted profile when opened and it has a velvet and silk interior. It has a pushbutton clasp and it is stamped THOMAS LEES HAMILTON, a jewellery on James Street in Hamilton, Ontario dating to before Canada's Confederation in 1867. The box was made by Sturdy and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.