Catalog: Sold Items (537)

A pair of English heavy crystal sterling silver topped liquor decanters dated 1963. These 7-1/4" tall decanters have fancy round stoppers giving a total height of 9-1/4". The necks are sterling silver and they are fully hallmarked for London, England 1963. They have the P&W maker's mark for Preece & Williscombe (1934-1960) and they are molded (or moulded) rather than cut crystal. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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 $27 (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 attractive retro size 7-1/4 genuine pink or rose topaz ring in 10k yellow gold with hearts circa 1950s. It features a heart shaped shoulder and the faceted claw-set princess cut gem stone which measures 5/16 x 1/4". This attractive ring is stamped 10K CELEBRITY, it weighs 19grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than signs it has been resized in the past at the bottom of the shank and a bit of dirt on the back of the stone (we'll clean it before we send it). 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 $21 (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 10K natural opal stickpin or tie pin circa 1900. This Edwardian yellow gold stick pin features a claw-set 0.60 carat natural opal with nice green flash and inner orange fire. This 2-7/8" long stick pin weighs 1.5 grams without the bulldog and the opal measures 1/4" across. It is stamped with 10 K gold marks and it comes in a purple plush case which may be original. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs, and the case has some minor wear and soiling; the stone has surface roughness Opals can be re-polished but we don't offer that service. All condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have signs of use as would be expected. Expedited parcel post to the U.S. starts at $19.50 US (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be ssent to confirmed addresses only. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A pair of 14k garnet solitaire lever back earrings from the 1930s. These 9/16 x 7/16" earrings feature two natural garnets measuring approximately 40 points each by gauge. They are claw-set and mounted on lever backs, one of which is stamped 585 (for 14k) along with an animal mark which is probably Hungarian from the 1930s era. They weigh 1.5 grams and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one garnet is slightly out of round compared to the other. 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 Ellis Bros. gold filled fancy pocket watch with a 15J Cyma 777 four adjustment movement from the 1920s. This 1-3/4" open face man's pocket watch features a hand engraved gold plated face with a single sunk second hand dial and purple finished metal hands. Ellis Brothers was taken over by Birks in the late 1920s and this watch has an Ellis branded Swiss Cyma 777 15 jewel movement with four adjustments. The works are 34mm. across, size 4 or 15 ligne. It is stem wind and it has a 20 year gold filled Wadsworth Referee case with the number 6916315. It has the inscription "PRESENTED TO HAROLD A. DUMPHY BY THE STAFF OF ELLIS BROS. 1926" and it has a fancy AHD monogram on the back of the case. This watch is in very good condition with a bit of face soiling - the works are clean however the hands adjust in all positions of the winder but the winder doesn't engage. It is being sold as is without warranty - all timepieces should be professionally serviced and cleaned. 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 $20 (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 antique Birks 10k yellow gold carved shell portrait cameo ring from the 1910 to 1920 era. This size 6-3/4 post-Edwardian ring features a carved portrait cameo of a woman, it measures 3/4 x 5/8" across the setting, it is stamped 10K BIRKS and it weighs 3.7 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the cameo. A great gift. 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 $20 (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 Birks Art Deco sterling silver link rhinestone bracelet from the 1930s. This 7-1/8" bracelet is 3/8" wide, it has a safety chain and a box clasp and the rhinestones sparkle brilliantly. It has a classic repeating motif design so popular in the Art Deco period. It is stamped BIRKS STERLING, it weighs 18.6 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 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 $22 and expedited shipping within Canada starts at $12. 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 striking, modernistic designer watch by Philippe Starck, for Fossil. This stainless watch has a mystery clock movement where the "hands" rotate on discs. This is the white version of the Palindrome watch, with a white face and white leather band with Philippe Starck stamp on band. It is fully marked on the case, dial, band and on the original Starck with Fossil barcode tag. It is guaranteed to be genuine, however the original packaging and booklet is not present. This watch runs and keeps time, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It appears to be in almost new, unworn or seldom-worn condition, and the band is adjustable, with a snapover-style catch. 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 $20 (other spots may vary, air is higher) - tracking and insurance are 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 9k claddagh ring with hallmarks for Dublin 1995. This traditional Irish wedding band is a size 8, and is all yellow gold. The crown to heart measurement is just under 1/2" or 12mm. This ring theoretically allowed people to know the engaged or marital status (or not) depending upon which finger and way the ring faced when on, but now is usually only given as a wedding band. It is very popular with people from Ireland or those of Irish descent as a symbol of the country. It weighs 2.0 gr., and it is in excellent vintage 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 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 air post to the U.S. starts at $18.50 and starts at $11 within Canada. Rates vary by destination, size, value, 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 Gruen Veri-Thin style 474 gold plated wrist watch dated 1941. This 435 caliber high quality retro wind-up manual wristwatch has a single-sunk second hand dial, full Roman numerals and a gold plate L-CRUSADER-3 expansion band with triple segment alternating convex and concave links. The movement features 17 jewels with rubies and it has a 750468 serial number and all of the proper markings. The Star Watch Case Company base metal back has the 434-474 numbers and a 110711 serial number as well as various service etchings. This watch is very clean and it runs and it keeps time however we don't offer a warranty on watches - all timepieces should be professionally cleaned and adjusted. This classy watch is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. The thick crystal is intact and it shows only superficial signs of wear. The face has a few light soiling marks but we haven't attempted to clean them up. 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 $18 (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 unusual vintage post Edwardian English sterling silver miniature mirror pendant on a sterling chain. The 2-1/2" x 1-3/8" mirror is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1916 with a C&N maker's mark, for Crisford and Norris. The 22" sterling silver chain with spring-ring catch is indistinctly marked on the loop, but tests as silver (it came with mirror, appears to be vintage but cannot guarantee it was purchased with mirror originally). A decorative but useful piece, great bridal accessory, to keep a discreet look at makeup. This necklace weighs 12.6 grams, and it is in very good condition with no cracks, breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two small dents on the mirror handle. 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. Tracked Packet Air tracked and insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $16.50 and expedited shipping within Canada starts at $10.50. 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 14k yellow gold treble clef on a musical staff pendant charm probably from the 1970s 1980s. It measures 1 x 1/2", it has some hand sculpting and cutwork and it weighs 2.2 grams. It would make a great charm as well as a necklace and it is stamped 14K. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, 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 $20 (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 simple 10k yellow gold man's wedding band ring from the 1960s 1970s. This size 10-3/4 ring is just under 3/16" wide, it is 1/32" thick and it weighs 3.2 grams. It is stamped IBB 10K and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a fine patina from use. 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 $20 (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 scarce first printing of Totem Poles Volume 1 and 2 by Marius Barbeau. This set on Canadian West Coast totem poles has 880 pages over the two volumes, both with maps, notes and multitudes of black and white photographs. They were published by the National Museum of Canada and Edmond Clautier in 1950. These 9-3/4" x 6-1/2" softcover books include an Errata sheet, and this set is in fairly good condition with no staining, tears, folds, foxing, missing pages or damage, other than some minor spine creases, some slight edge rubs on the spine, and a couple of minor tears to the spine tops (see images). Expedited tracked shipping to the U.S. starts at $22 (other spots may vary) - tracking and insurance are 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 pair of Cree stitchwork leather gauntlet gloves from the 1930s-40s. This lovely pair of vintage Cree gauntlets or long mittens has fine hand stitch-work floral decoration; they are hand stitched deer hide with cut fringes, and they have a yellow felt interior. This pair is in excellent original condition with no losses, damage or repairs other than some folding of the fringe from storage. 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.

A fine signed Birks hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet from the 1940s-50s. It measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior walls, and it is 1" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with a flower and ornate engraving. It is stamped STERLING with a B in a hexagon Birks maker's mark on the inside and it weighs 42.2 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a fine and subtle patina from wear. A great jewelry accessory that goes with everything, and it would make an excellent maid of honor or bridesmaid gift. 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 $14.50 - 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 hand engraved rose gold filled large photo locket from the 1880s. This ornate 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" locket has a 5/8" bale and each side has different decoration. One side has a script ANNE in the monogram scroll; it is unsigned and it closes tightly. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, 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 $20 (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 Northumbria Normandy Rose sterling silver 3 pc. carving set. This attractive meat serving set consists of the 11-1/4" carving knive with a stainless blade, the 10-1/8" carving fork with stainless tines and a swing-out knife guard and the 11-3/4" sharpening steel. This fine tableware or dinnerware flatware set is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, monograms, losses, damage or repairs and it has only slight signs of use. 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 $21 (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.