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EU085. I am not sure where
this bracelet is from yet - though I am guessing it is from Spain.
It is quite amazing. The bracelet is very intricate with fine slices
of silver soldered into complicated patterns, with 6 heart shaped patterns
topping them. Between the heart shaped designs enamelled traditionally
dressed women are placed - with 6 different poses and 6 different colourful
outfits. They are each held on by a small pin at the back so sometimes
move a little on the bracelet. The bracelet is 1 1/4 inches tall
and the diameter is 2 1/2 inches on the inside. The bracelet clips
shut. This would have been made over 50 years ago and I have never
seen a similar one. $345.US. (sold) |
 | EU126.
This is a necklace from the thirties or so. The beads are
linked together with brass pieces that had been painted white.
The paint is scratched off parts. There are 11 "wedding
cake" beads, white with gold trailing, pink flowers and green stems and
leaves. The beads average slightly under 1/2 inch in diameter.
The necklace is 26 inches long. $35.US. |
 | EU125.
This seed bead bag is around 100 years old. First I have
to correct the colours on the photo. I can't get them correct.
The lighter side is a very deep dark turquoise colour which is
very rich and has the look of velvet. The other side is a rich
midnight blue. The floral patterns stand out nicely and the zig
zag designs which remind me of trellises are subtle and interesting.
Brass coloured metal beads are used in the decorative designs,
some of them being facetted. The other beads are tiny glass ones
which seem to be crocheted together very tightly. The lining
inside has some tears in it and needs replacement. The beading
around the top of the piece has loosened in places and needs to be
reworked. I think that is a reasonably simple job though.
The bag is 6 inches tall and a little over 7 inches at the
widest. A simple cord (new and it would be nicer if it was
replaced) tightens the bag closed and acts as a handle. This is
very perfectly made. $125.US. |
 | EU118.
I was surprised to come across this necklace - a wonderful
combination of the old and the new. The necklace is 23 inches
long and examining its workmanship I can see that it was made by a
jewellery artist but I do not know who or where. The striped
beads are antique Venetians and the spacers are antique bauxite.
The central bead is a faux amber one similar to ones found in
Morocco. The silver beads are beautifully hand made so that they
are slightly narrowing in their center parts reminding me of ancient
Thai and Cambodian stone or crystal beads. I see that shape
coming out of Mexico and Colombia at times as well. The longest
silver bead is 3 1/4 inches long. The clasp is beautifully made
with silver wire that narrows down and winds around the cord. I
do like this quite a lot. $165.US. |
 | EU123.
This is an antique bronze/brass icon. It is 4 1/8 inches
tall with a stringing hole at the back at the top as well as stringing
holes in each corner of the central rectangle. The piece is worn
from touching over the years. $145.US. |
 | EU124.
This Spanish dancer is made in the same style as the figures on
the bracelet at the top of the page. It is beautiful and complex
silver filigree with enamelling. The pin is 1 7/8 inches tall.
$45.US. |
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EU116. This is a plastic brooch
from the Art Deco period. It is a graceful intertwined pair of letters
- "L" and "S". The piece is about 1/6 inch thick and 2 1/4 inches
tall and 2 3/4 inches wide. It has such a pale creamy colour with
a design that looks abstract, that it would very attractive against some
interesting fabric. It is a real treat. $65.US. |
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EU101. This is a very charming
silver bracelet. The bracelet itself is from "Coro" and the coins
have been added onto it by the wearer. Two of the coins are 20 groschen
each from 1954 when Austria was still in a state of military occupation.
The smallest coin is an Austrian 2 groschen piece from 1954 as well.
The largest coin is a silver penny from England dated 1907. This
must be part of someone's story in life. $95.US. (sold) |
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EU102. I don't sell a lot
of new items but I found these sterling silver rings from Moscow so charming
that I had to add them to the pages. The images of cats are hand
painted and glazed very nicely so that they have a long life to them.
They feature a large variety of cats, each one evocative and sweet.
The circles for the images are 13/16 inch in diameter. The ring sizes
are noted next to the images. I only have one ring of each type,
but if they prove to be successful, will acquire more. Russia has
a long history of hand painted decorative objects, so these new pieces
follow old tradition. $50.US/each ring.
(#1, #7, #9, #10 & #11 are available - all others are sold) |
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EU086. This is a 7 1/2 inch
long bracelet from Paris. It has five delicate and detailed charms
on it. They have the same design on each side. I don't think
that the chain is silver, but it looks exactly as if it was. It hangs
softly and nicely at my wrist. $45.US. |
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EU087. This is a magnificent
bracelet, full of religious (Catholic) imagery. It is quite heavy
(95 grams) and feels both heavenly and substantial. The chain itself
is quite complex with silver wiring tiny flowers decorating it. Attached
to that are four charms that I would think were acquired over a little
time during visits to holy places. I believe that the pendants include
Italy, Portugal, France and Mexico. The largest pendant is just under
1 1/2 inches across, and the smallest is 15/16 inch across. This
hangs beautifully, the pieces are old and very gently worn, and altogether
it is quite enchanting. $270.US. |
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EU081. This is a great, fairly
light weight, sterling silver bracelet. It is best of all if your
initials are "J.R.H." A jeweller could polish those letters down
though, and add something different instead. The bracelet is easy
to bend and measures 2 1/5 inches by 1 7/8 inches inside. The sides
are 1 inch high, and have a nice bend to the edges. The bracelet
hasn't been cleaned at all, so you can see the darkness of the tarnish.
It is a charming antique. $40.US. |
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EU068. Here is a variety of
European silver coins. #1 is from Serbia dated 1272-1316 at the time
of Stephen Drautan. The coin looks very Byzantine with a seated Christ
on one side and two figures on the other. $55.US.
#2 is a Western European coin c.14th century. The edges of the coin
have been clipped away. That was a way of accumulating small amounts
of wealth. $15.US. #3 is from Regensburg.
It is a coin from the time of JohannIII von Pfalz-Simmom from 1523.
$45.US. #4 is a series of 4 coins from the Volga Region.
They are small, about 9/16 inches long and decorated with 3 leaves on one
side, and fake cyrillic printing on the obverse. I don't know their
year... $50.US. (#2 & #4 are available) |
 | EU039. I have two of these watch
fobs made from Latvian silver coins. One is available. Both are
constructed with identical coins from the same vintages (1924, 1925, 1929) cast
during the years of Latvia's independence. The largest coin (5 lati) is 1
1/2 inches in diameter. Very unusual and attractive. The entire
piece measures 5 3/8 inches in length. $54.US each. (one is available) |
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EU041. Latvia is a small country
which has been under foreign occupation for about 700 years of its existence...
During the short period of freedom which Latvia experienced early this
century, silver 5 lati coins such as this were minted. On one side
is a portrait of a Latvian woman wearing a traditional crown and expressing
her pride and freedom. The words "LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS" surround her.
On the other side is the Latvian coat of arms and the year 1929.
Many of these coins were cut out, shaped, decorated, and made into brooches
such as this to wear at the throat or neck of a woman's traditional costume.
They were a statement of Latvian pride during the song festivals held while
under Soviet occupation (1941-1991). I have 3 versions here, ranging
from the most ornate to the simplest. #1 - $65.US, #2 - $40.US, #3
- $30.US. (all sold) |
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EU002. These silver crosses are
from the Balkans, and date to the 18th or 19th century. They have
been engraved with similar patterns and must have come from the same maker's
workshop. Both sides of each cross are decorated identically...
I am unfamiliar with this style of cross,
so the buyers will have to do their own research...
Each one is about 2" high, and quite attractive.
$60.US.each. |
