Victorian

Dorrie Nossiter (England, 1893 - 1977), Necklace and earrings, England, circa 1930. Natural seed pearls and mixed gems, including citrine, aquamarine, topaz, and alexandrite, set in gold and gilded silver. Necklace length 41 cm (16 in.) and earrings length 4.5 cm (1.8 in.). With removable brooch/pendant. © A La Vieille Russie at TEFAF 2019, stand 365. Victorian Salamander brooch, England, circa 1890. Demantoid garnet, diamond and gold. Length 10.2 cm (4... [Lire la suite]

Royal Jewel. From Princess Mary Althea Beatrix Doria Pamphilj, Princess Emily Augusta Doria Pamphilj. A magnificent faint pink Golconda diamond pendant, approximately 22.50 carats. Courtesy Simon Teakle. The Ivy Necklace. An antique diamond necklace by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany, New York, circa 1900. Courtesy Simon Teakle. Cartier London. Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, circa 1928. Courtesy Simon Teakle René Boivin. Diamond Hoop Earrings. Courtesy Simon Teakle. Victorian gold and banded agate bangle, circa 1870. Courtesy... [Lire la suite]

The Poltimore Tiara. Designed as a graduated line of cushion-shaped and old-cut diamond clusters alternating with diamond-set scroll motifs, each surmounted by old-cut diamond terminals, to the collet-set diamond line, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1870, 19.2 cm maximum diameter, convertible to a necklace and eleven brooches, with screwdriver and brooch fittings, in fitted blue leather case. Sold for £926,400 on 13 June 2006 at Christie’s in London. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006   A late 19th-century diamond... [Lire la suite]

NEW YORK - After a successful debut show last year TEFAF returns to New York this fall. The Fair provides a vital, transatlantic meeting ground for a global community of dealers, collectors, curators, interior designers and art-and-antique enthusiasts. Lewis Smith, Director of Koopman Rare Art said: “As a long-standing exhibitor at TEFAF Maastricht, we were extremely pleased to have been selected as one of the 94 world class art dealers to take part in TEFAF’s first ever Fair outside Europe. New York responded enthusiastically to... [Lire la suite]

A George III silver-gilt ‘Royal’ Presentation Tray, London, 1802, Maker’s mark of Joseph Preedy. Length: 66.75cm, 26.2in. Width: 44cm, 17.3in. Weight: 6,540g,210oz 4dwt. Asking price: £350,000. LONDON - Leading London silver dealers, Koopman Rare Art will once again be showing an outstanding selection of silver masterpieces and works of art at Masterpiece London 2016, from Thursday June 30 to Wednesday July 6, 2016. (Stand C29.  Highlights this year on the Koopman Rare Art stand include a stunning... [Lire la suite]

Photo: Sotheby's. LONDON.- This spring will see the first sale at Sotheby’s for almost a decade exclusively dedicated to European Ceramics, Silver and Objects of Vertu. Entitled “From Earth to Fire”, the sale, to take place on 10 May, will focus on the creation of pieces born from the earth and transformed through the kiln into exquisite works. Testament to the ever-growing appetite of international collectors for unique pieces encapsulating the finest craftsmanship and materials of their time, the 265 lots in the... [Lire la suite]

Victorian Diamond Monkey Brooch, c. 1890. Photo courtesy A La Vieille Russie Pave diamond brooch in the form of a monkey with a sprung tail, holding a pearl. Set in white gold.  A La Vieille Russie,  781 Fifth Ave.,  New York, NY, 10022,  US 

Sapphire Gentleman’s Ring, Cartier, Paris, circa 1950. A La Vieille Russie at the Winter Antiques Show Mid-century natural cabochon sapphire solitaire gentleman’s ring, set in 18k gold.   Victorian Banded Agate Elastic Bracelet, English, circa 1880. A La Vieille Russie at the Winter Antiques Show Banded agate bracelet bracelet on elastic cord.   Victorian Old Mine Diamond Chandelier Earrings, English, circa 1870. A La Vieille Russie at the Winter Antiques Show ... [Lire la suite]

Victorian Conch and Natural Pearl and Diamond Heart Brooch. Photo (c) Global Gems. An unusual Antique Victorian brooch from the 1890s in the form of a heart, centering a drop shaped conch pearl with beautiful flames and lustre, surrounded by several natural pearls and diamonds. Price $9,316 Global Gems. Mainzerstr. 34, Idar-Oberstein, 55743, Germany - Tel: +49 678147367

A Victorian emerald and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The square cut-cornered emerald claw-set between an old-cut diamond to either side, raised on a pierced scrolling gallery, to carved shoulders and tapering hoop, circa 1890. Estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($33,480 - $50,220). Price Realized £104,500 ($174,620) Accompanied by report no.74160 dated 14 April 2014 from The Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF), stating that the emerald is natural, with indications of clarity modification, minor oiling, origin Colombia ... [Lire la suite]