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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Unable to understand the characteristic, ancient cultures attributed many mystical properties have been attributed to the various varieties of quartz ... moregemstones. It was believed that quartz possessed the ability to amplify emotions, enhance concentration and intuition, and neutralize "negative energies".
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$81.81 Shipping Location: BEDALE, United Kingdom This is a pictorial block with a depiction of the puppet Mr Punch from the puppet show Punch & Judy. He is inside a floral wreath with the Trademark PUNCHINELLO. ... moreThis is one of a number of superb antique19thC TEXTILE TRADEMARKS which are hand made trademark printing blocks from theManchester COTTON MILL industry.
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$19.94 Shipping Condition: Used Location: BEDALE, United Kingdom I see 1000,s of cheroot holders ever year and I have never seen one like this before. Here is an antique smoking cheroot holder in its original leather ... morecase. It really is a fabulous cheroot holder.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States That blue and gold combination has to be among the very best in the porcelain world! Looks amazing. It is marked with the under glaze blue crossed swords ... moremark underneath (first choice) as well as the usual impressed number as shown.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a really nice sugar dish with its original lid made made by Schlaggenwald in the early 19th century. One of the nicest piece I have ever seen ... moreby them! A very special piece from this maker for sure.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The piece is hand painted with a nice scene to the front of a person walking through a landscape. The rest of the main body has a nice yellow ground color ... morewith the foot and top being fully gilded. The top outside gilding is matte with shiny stars to it.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a really nice empire period vase / urn made by one of the Paris area makers in the early 19th century and marked Deroche a Paris. The vase ... morehas a really nice shape to it and is superbly decorated with a large portrait of a lady on the front and a typical design to the back of Paris makers of this period.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States Just a superb example. There are a few different models of these stoppers out there and they are all great. l The porcelain head is connected to a cork ... morewhich is still the original one! The cork looks original and doesn't look like it was ever used.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The vase has a really nice shape to it with a large central opening and lots of little single holes all around the top. The foot / base of the piece has ... moretwo small single flowers and leaves to it. Lots of gold trim all around the piece.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a great plate made in Germany in the early to mid 19th century. The scene is of two wolves or foxes in a "hen" house filled with peacocks ... moresitting on poles high up. One fox is holding a knife pulled out of the sheath in his belt while the other has a key in its paws and is by an open window.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States One sees the transfer ones very often but this is the first hand painted one I have seen in this style. The pipe is in superb condition. 19thC German ... moreGermany Szene.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States Antique 19th Century Genuine Handcrafted Natural High Quality Blood Red Ruby Precious Gemstone from Burma. Set into High Quality Solid Sterling Silver ... moreStylized Cross Pendant. ORIGIN: Handcrafted in 19th Century Russia. SIZE: Diameter: 2 1/2mm. Depth: 1 1/2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.07 carats. PENDANT: 17mm in breadth; 27mm in height. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style, odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In Antiquity and through the Middle Ages it was believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. And ruby was associated with the planet Mars. The ancient Romans also associated ruby with Mars, the Roman God of War(known as“Ares” to the ancient Greeks, son of Juno and Zeus) He was a very popular god with the Romans, and appeared frequently on Roman coinage up until the time of Constantine I. Though Mars was best known as the God of War, he was also one of the mightiest gods of nature; according fertility to the herds and protection to the fields. The first month of the old Roman year was dedicated to Mars as the fertilizing god of spring. Nonetheless, Mars was best known as the God of War, especially in the latter empire. When war broke out, Roman Generals would ceremonially invoke his aid by smiting his holy lance and shield with the cry, Mars Awake” Ruby was also associated with the principles of justice and its administrators within the ancient Roman judicial system. Here's a very nice quality 19th cent
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$31.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States White zircon is very similar to natural white diamonds in appearance, with lots of flash and sparkle. The pendant itself is a high quality setting manufactured ... moreby one of the USA’s leading semi-custom mount producers.
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$17.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States In the ancient world ruby was believed to possess magical powers, and was worn as a talisman for protection from plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. ... moreThe ruby symbolized freedom, charity, dignity and divine power, and was associated with fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States This sparkling precious gemstone is transparent, near eye clean to the view of the casual admirer, or “lightly to modestly blemished” to scrutiny, with ... morea highly desirable bright red-orange-pink color, vibrant character, and dazzling sparkles of fiery, brilliant bright red flashes.
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$17.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The colors within alexandrite are due to trace amounts of the mineral impurities iron, titanium, and chromium (and rarely vanadium is also present). It ... moreis also believed to encourage romance, and to strengthen intuition, creativity, and imagination.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a superb and very rare dinner plate made by Sevres in 1844. It is from the famous Service de Chasse Fontainebleau aka the Royal Hunt or Hunting ... moreService of King Louis Philippe of France. The rim design has the colors all hand painted except for the outlines unlike the later copies.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Exquisite Antique Genuine Natural ... moreRussian One and Three-Quarter Carat Intense. Vivid Lake Blue Colored Zircon Faceted Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Oval Cut Faceted Blue Zircon. ORIGIN: Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 6mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.71 carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style, odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: During Europe’s Middle Ages zircon was worn by travelers as a protective amulet. And was believed to ward off both lightning strikes and the plague(black death” It was also believed to lose it sparkle and luster at the approach of danger, thus warning the wearer of peril. Historically the colorless form of natural Zircon, known as“Matara diamond” has been very costly as Zircon comes very close to diamonds in fire and brilliancy due to its high refractive index. In ancient history the first references zircon are in Hindu mythology, many thousands of years ago in a poem about the“Kalpa” tree, described as a glowing tree draped with gemstones, with leaves made of zircons. The word“zircon” originated in the 18th century from the Persian word"zargon" which means"gold colored" due to the yellow color of the zircon gemstones found
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a superb large floral plaque made in England in the early to mid 19th century. The corners have a that famous English salmon ground color ... morewith white scrolls to it highlighted with gilding.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is an unusual cup and saucer made in Germany in the mid to late 19th century I would say. Unusual in that it is not marked by a maker and that ... morethe armorial should have been found on a more high end maker like KPM or the top German maker.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a superb plate made by Popov in the 19th century. Alexander Popoff founded the factory near Moscow in the early 19th century. The products ... morefrom 1810 until 1830 were highly sought after which is when they produced the best quality wares.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a pill box made in the Vienna area of Austria around the mid to late 19th century. The underside just has a superb land / seascape on it. ... moreThe box is in good condition with light wear / chipping on the bottom rim that is not very obvious when on display or looked at in your hand.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreOne and One-Half Carat Intense. Vivid Lake Blue Colored Zircon Faceted Oval Semi-Precious Gemstone. CLASSIFICATION: Oval Cut Faceted Blue Zircon. ORIGIN: Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 6¾mm. Width: 5mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.46 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring. Pendant, or into earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In ancient history the first references zircon are in Hindu mythology. Many thousands of years ago in a poem about the“Kalpa” tree, described as a glowing tree draped with gemstones, with leaves made of zircons. The word“zircon” originated in the 18th century from the Persian word"zargon" which means"gold colored" due to the yellow color of the zircon gemstones found there. During Europe’s Middle Ages zircon was worn by travelers as a protective amulet, and was believed to ward off both lightning strikes and the plague(black death” It was also believed to lose it sparkle and luster at the approach of danger, thus warning the wearer of peril. Historically the colorless form of natural Zircon, known as“Matara diamond” has been very costly as Zircon comes very close to diamonds in fire and brilliancy due to its high refractive index. Here's a remarkably gorgeous. Sparkling, one-of-a-kind oval cut vivid, itensely blue colored faceted zircon with all the flash and brilliance of a diamond. Renown for the production of the fabled gemstones and jewelry of Russian Czars from the Medieval through Renaissance and Victorian Eras, this gemstone was hand cut and hand polished by a Russian artisan. This stunningly brilliant gemstone was hand faceted into this sparkling oval in the 19th century for use in indigenous jewelry. It looks ever so much like a rich, intense, blue colored diamond- the vivid blue bringing to mind the clear, vibrant blue color of a
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThird Carat(Plus) Faceted Bright Lime Green Sapphire Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire Ovals. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.77 carats(the pair) NOTE: These earring settings are also available in solid 14kt gold. Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstones. And not the settings, we can dismount the gemstones and offer you the gemstones without the settings. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the settings. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms, but the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. On the flip side, Medieval populations believed that wearing a sapphire as a talisman was an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here are two gorgeous. Intensely colored natural bright green sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Moun
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a sugar dish with its lid made by Sevres in the later 19th century or to be more exact in 1881 and gilded in 1884. The sugar pot is decorated ... morewith their famous deep blue ground color with a nice gold trim.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a plate made by Royal Vienna in 1827. It is hand painted with a superb and detailed flower scene in the center of violets. About as real looking ... moreas it gets! Nice gold ring trim to the rim.
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$23.75 Shipping Condition: Used Location: MAIDSTONE, United Kingdom We have here an interesting and highly collectable antique Scottish Silver hat pin superb engraved tooled thistle stylized design with carved faceted ... moreScottish citrine stone Victorian c 1850 period its in good condition the citrine has a few tiny chips to the top not easy to see when worn or displayed this is a scarce example the finial head measures 3 cm x 2 cm in diameter and its 22 cm long tested solid sterling silver part of a large Scottish collection of rare hat pins from a Highland estate probate estate clearance recently Please view my other vintage hat pins Thank you.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Many biblical scholars believe that citrine was the tenth of the twelve gemstone varieties described in the Bible as adorning the breastplate ... more(hoshen) of the high priests of Yahweh. In ancient India citrine was used to protect children from evil spirits, and as an aid finding a suitable match for marriage.
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Free Shipping Location: BATH, United Kingdom The latter is in the form of a stylised chrysanthemum among swirling waters resting over a tiger-skin scabbard and branches of cherry blossoms, a partially-opengunbai ... moreuchiwa (general's fan) decorated with a large red sun lying in the foreground.
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$8.49 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian ... moreThree-Quarter Carat Baguette Cut Faceted Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 2mm(thickness) all measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.88 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In Rome and the Early Medieval world. Topaz was associated with Apollo, as Topaz was associated with the sun, and Apollo was a solar deity. Both Julius Caesar and his heir Octavian Augustus held Apollo in special reverence. Augustus credited Apollo with his victory of Marc Antony, and erected a magnificent temple to Apollo at Actium overlooking the site of the famous naval battle, as well as an even grander temple on the Palatine in Rome. In the Middle Ages it was believed that a topaz mounted in gold and worn around the neck would dispel enchantments and ward off death. Topaz was also used to treat medical ailments. Topaz powdered and drunk in wine was believed to cure asthma, insomnia, burns and hemorrhages. A gorgeous. Sparkling pastel blue topaz semi-precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. Gorgeous, vibrant, and vividly hued, this striking semi-precious gemstone is of very high quality and possesses breathtaking luster. It has been hand faceted hand faceted into a sparkling, brilliant baguette cut gemstone with lots of flash and depth. The gemstone is virtually flawless, even under a 5x glass. Certainly to the eye it is nothing less than perfect, it is truly a beautiful little blue gemstone. Under magnification the gemstone shows the unmist
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a nice round still life plaque made in the Staffordshire region of England in the early 19th century. The piece has a groove / hole in the ... moreback through the top so one can hang it on the wall easily.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States A basket by her feet filled with stuff and she is sitting in a cut out barrel or tub with a cloth wrapped around the top. Typical rock base! This model ... morewas copied for years by other French makers but this is the original one and quite hard to find.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The saucer is hand painted with a nice gold design matching the cup but what makes this set much more interesting than usual is a superb scene hand painted ... morewith lots of detail in the front of the cup.
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$33.49 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The six accent stones are eye clean and without discernible blemish, and are likewise handcrafted gemstones which originated in 19th century Russia. In ... morehand, under most lighting conditions, they are most assuredly green.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a superb piece made in England in the early 19th century. I would say these are for cut flowers. The oval opening in the lid and the main ... morebody could be for a bulb or dried flowers and the long oval divot could be a pen rest though it is a bit short.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States It is of a lady in the center of the colorful base wearing blue robes while holding a paint palette in her left hand with a putto sitting on the base ... morein front of her and another standing next to her.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a very nice cup and saucer made by Spode in the early 19th century. In the Bute shape and with what I think is one of their nicest if not ... morethe nicest pattern. The cup and saucer have a bird scene on them with one bird each sitting on a branch with some superb greenery surrounding it. Great cobalt blue ground color to the rims highlighted with nice gilding. The birds are named underneath in black which is unusual. This set displays superbly but the saucer has two stained hairlines only visible from the underside and the cup has a bit of wear to the gilding mostly to the bottom part and handle. Fine crazing to the white area on the underside of the saucer mostly. The cup is 2.25 inches tall and has a diameter of 3.25 inches. The saucer is 1 inch tall and has a diameter of 5.5 inches. Both pieces are marked with a black SPODE mark underneath. If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like KPM. Sevres and so on or contact me through Ebay.
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$18.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States However the Brazilian gemstones tend to have washed out colors when cut, and the African and Celanese sources produce very dark, not brightly colored ... moregemstones. The alexandrite from India tends to be very low quality, with limited color change.
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$10.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique 19th Century Handcrafted ... moreNatural Forty Six and Three-Quarter Carat Amethyst from Scotland(Handcrafted in Russia) ORIGIN: Coastal Devonian Lava Beds. Angus, Scotland. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 30mm. Width: 25mm. Depth: 12mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 46.69 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The first century historian and naturalist Pliny wrote that if amethyst were worn round the neck on a cord made from dog's hair. It would afford the wearer protection against snakebite. Several centuries later the fourth century Roman Catholic Priest Hieronymus(also known as Saint Jerome) reported that eagles placed an amethyst in their nest in order to protect their young from the danger of snakebite. Another Roman account of the gemstone relates that(third century Roman) Saint Valentine owned a ring set with an antique amethyst carved with an image of Cupid. Amethyst was used extensively the ancient Mediterranean world for carving intaglio gemstones and seals, particularly by the ancient Greeks and Romans. And in both ancient Greece and Rome rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil, and wearing the stone was believed to protect female wearers from seduction. Celebrating our cultural inheritance here's a very large. Very clean, 19th century faceted amethyst oval from the Devonian lava beds found along the coast of Angus Country, Scotland. Exported to Russia, the gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, amethyst has remained a very popular gemstone through the 20th century. This is a very fine richly hued, regally textured deep purple
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a pipe bowl made most likely by Nathusius of Althaldensleben in the first half of the 19th century. The porcelain pipe bowl is hand painted ... morewith a superb scene of a nicely dressed lady surrounded by a gold frame. The lady is wearing a black and white skirt as well as a fancy hat while standing on some sort of balcony or by a window. The pipe is marked with the under glaze blue line mark on the bottom of the stem as shown. The pipe is 4.25 inches long and has a top diameter of 1.125 inches. The piece is in great condition with two tiny chips on the very top inside rim from the making which would be covered up by a lid which is lacking here. The pipe comes with possibly the nicest stem I have seen. Made of horn with inlaid mother of pearl and a flexible top part which is still in amazing shape. The V shaped bottom part is lacking the metal ring where the rest of the stem fits in and has a crack there but otherwise is it perfect. The entire pipe is about 14 inches long. If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like KPM. Sevres and so on or contact me through Ebay. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3F0%3C%3E-1499ed7ce17-0x100-
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a huge vase made by one of the Dresden studios in the 19th century. The vase is one of a pair. The other side of the vase has a large floral ... morescene to it. Both scenes are surrounded by a nice gold trim with four panels of putto / cherub scenes in grey tones with a pink background.
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$17.00 Shipping Location: Sparta, United States It is the type you could attach using the four holes in the back so it is tighter than the ones with just one loop. The back has four oval holes to it ... morewhich you can get the string through to attach it securely and tightly.
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$17.00 Shipping Location: Sparta, United States It is the type you could attach using the four holes in the back so it is tighter than the ones with just one loop. The back has four oval holes to it ... morewhich you can get the string through to attach it securely and tightly.
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Free Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Brilliant. Sparkling Antique ... more19th Century Genuine Natural Exceptionally Nice Quality Faceted Ruby Round from Ceylon. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Round. ORIGIN: Ceylon. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 3mm. Depth: 2mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.17 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: Medieval Europe believed that ruby had important medical applications. A thirteenth century prescription to cure liver problems called for powdered ruby. And it was also believed that when rubbed on the skin, ruby would restore youth and vitality. Rubies were also viewed as a stone of prophecy, used by medieval shamans and sorcerers to divine the future. It was believed that wearing ruby would attract good health, wisdom, fortune, and true love. Ruby was also worn as a talisman, as it was believed that the stone darkened when danger was near and then return to its original color when the danger was past. Ruby was also thought to be an antidote to poisoning as well. Celebrating that cultural legacy here is an absolutely exquisite. Very good quality antique hand faceted ruby from Ceylon(present day Sri-Lanka) Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted c
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The porcelain pipe bowl is hand painted with a superb scene of the German city of Kassel (spelled Cassel until the early 20th century and written here ... morewith the old style s that looks like an f). The scene is very nice and goes almost all around the bowl.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is an interesting serving dish / tray made by Wedgwood in the 19th century. I cannot find another example so it's not likely to be a common piece ... moreat all. The edge of the tray has brown trim to it.
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$97.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States DETAIL: Beware! Here is a set of six stunning, brilliant, gorgeous, rare, natural green alexandrite gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. However ... moreunder strong white light, the stones magically transforms themselves to a rose color with peach undertones.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The edge has a gold trim to it. The plate is in perfect condition which is always a bonus.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Lummi Island, United States The Crusaders set Garnets into their body armor, believing the protective power of the stones would lead them to safety. Many Bohemian castles and churches ... morehad magnificent interiors decorated with garnet.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a superb scenic cup and saucer made by Nymphenburg in about 1820. The cup has a hand painted scene in the front of Munich which is top quality ... moreand has lots of gold trim with the entire sides of the inside being gilded as well. Nicely shaped handle with a face at the bottom end. The scene is labelled under it in black script München as shown. The cup is 3 inches tall plus the handle which adds about another 0.75 inches and 3 inches in diameter. It is in about as perfect a shape as you can hope for with very very minor wear to the gilding. The cup is marked underneath with the impressed shield mark as well as some other impressed/incised marks as shown. The saucer has the gold rings and gold dot in the center. It is also in perfect condition. It is 1 inch tall and has a diameter of 5.125 inches. Marked as shown. Muenchen If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like KPM. Sevres and so on or contact me through Ebay.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The base is superb with the top looking like a grassy area and the sides scrolls highlighted with gilding. The piece is very well modeled and painted! ... moreThe piece is marked underneath with the typical N under a crown as well as the incised word musica and a plus sign.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States The plate was painted by Henry Mitchell after a painting by Edwin Landseer and it is a really nice piece. The central scene is superb and has a brown ... moreand white dog to the side with a bird (possibly a quail) in front of him on its back.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States I love this piece because we can all relate to it. Two brothers fighting over who gets to feed the little critter in the box. The little critter in the ... morebox covered in a blanket to keep him warm. Typical modeling and coloring for Doccia which is very nice when on display.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States A Mr. Hoeke founded the factory around 1803 with the help of the Greiner family (from the Thuringia area). In about 1810 Christian Fischer & Reichenbach ... morebought it and after 1845 Reichenbach was gone.
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$420.00 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: United Kingdom This lovely British early 19th century female portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Over one shoulder is a shawl. ... moreThere is great sensitivity and detail in her face.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States For sale is a superb candlestick made by Doccia in the mid to late 19th century. The piece sits on three feet that are nicely decorated. All hand painted ... morein their typical colors. The candlestick cup part is made of brass or bronze with a little leaf design to the side.
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$17.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Sparta, United States It is in the form of a gentleman that is nicely modeled with white tie, red shirt, long hair with a gold clip in the back. Just a superb example. There ... moreare a few different models of these stoppers out there and they are all great.
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$81.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: BEDALE, United Kingdom WOW WOW WOW is what you will be saying if you buy this and LOOK at it for the first time as I did........ it is GORGEOUS. Click blue font READ MORE for ... moremore photographs which enlarge and full description. if using an i-phone, i-pad etc... Make sure you ASK QUESTIONS before bidding and LOOK at all the photographs as they form part of the visual description.
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$16.99 Shipping Condition: New without tags Location: Lummi Island, United States The particulate blemishes are not terribly obvious to the casual admirer, and even to close scrutiny with the unaided eye they are not east to discern. ... moreHowever aside from a grumpy critic, to the casual admirer, this ruby appears unblemished, and the tiny blemishes it does possess will be much more difficult to discern once the gemstone is set into a pendant or ring.
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