1890

Antique Nephrite, Two-Color Gold and Diamond Box. Photo Doyle 18 ct., the round box centering a gold band with a garland motif, with one oval old-mine cut diamond thumbpiece, with maker's mark, circa 1890. 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/16 inches. Estimate $6,000-8,000 Doyle New York. Important Jewelry - Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com

Incredible Victorian Snake Bracelet 18K & Diamond.  18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Victorian Snake Bracelet - Superior and unique design to a classic Victorian bracelet theme, a smart design utilizes space and a lot of gold for a substantial and fashionable look (unlike most dainty Victorian snake motif bracelets), 1.271 oz. 24K Yellow Gold (1.695 oz. @ 18K total bracelet weight), Two large snakes heads with tails wrapping around wrist, very detailed and fully finished fine jewelry item, Safety chain, Clamping bracelet... [Lire la suite]

Victorian Snake.  Stunning Victorian snake pin set with rubies, rose cut diamonds and an emerald in 14kt yellow gold. pin measures 1 1/2 inches x 3/4 inch. circa 1890. Jerome Heidenreich, Inc.

Long gold and chalcedony drop pendent earrings with snake tops, English, circa 1890. Ralph Lauren

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Figural Snake Pin, USA, 1890.  Very fine antique figural stick pin. Undulating snake fully set with rose cut diamonds, faceted ruby eye grasping a natural pearl in its mouth. Set in 14K gold and silver. Alice Kwartler Antiques.

Chinese Export Silver Presentation Tankard. Circa 1890.  This beautiful presentation silver tankard by Wang Hing of Hong Kong is a magnificent example of late 19th-century Chinese export silver. This double-skinned vessel features a repoussé exterior of a battle executed in incredible detail. A dragon, the Chinese symbol of power and good fortune, serves as the handle of this fantastic tankard. Marked "WH". 4 1/2" wide (with handle) x 4 1/2" high. Price: $9,850 www.rauantiques.com

L. AUCOC FILS. A Unique French Antique Diamond Necklace, 1890. Photo Philips de Pury & Company Designed as a highly flexible necklace, composed of a series of openwork floral motif discs, accented by rose-cut diamonds, interspaced by old-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, length 13 1/2 inches, can be worn as two bracelets. With French assay marks, with an original box. ESTIMATE $28,000 - 38,000 Philips de Pury & Company. Jewels. 6 december 2012.http://www.phillipsdepury.com/

A large Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Chinese export Famille Rose Porcelain Vases,  Circa 1890 - Photo Sotheby's with dragon form handles and floral-cast garlands, set on rocaille-cast bases; 28 ¼ in. high; 72 cm. Sotheby's. Age of Elegance<br>A Selling Exhibition in Hong Kong / European Paintings, Furniture and Works of Art from the 19th century. Hong Kong | 08 nov. 2012www.sothebys.com

Rare Feraset Bohaci, Bourse de Gardien des Lieux Saints. Beykoz, Istanbul, datée 1308 H./1890. Photo Ader Sacoche en cuir noir à rabat et boucle, à empiècements sur le rabat et sur l'arrière d'une large mandorle en cuir rouge brodée d'une inscription naskhî ottomane de 5 et 6 lignes de texte en coton jaune. Doublure en coton. (Craquelures) Dim.: 28 x 29 cm - L'inscription sur le rabat donne: Bi-mennihi te'ala / Medine-i Munevver neverehallahu te'ala Ila yevmi /Al-kiyamerde fera?et-i?erifimiz vekili Sahate / Zade... [Lire la suite]

Gold, Silver, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1890 - Photo Sotheby's Centered by an oval sapphire weighing 25.09 carats, framed by old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, together with a removable brooch fitting and retractable pendant-loop. Estimation: 60,000 - 80,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 101,500 USD NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Accompanied by SSEF report no. 55910 stating that the sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York |... [Lire la suite]