Arts and Crafts necklace lapis lazuli and silver. Antique necklace made of eight faceted lapis lazuli beads linked together by an Arts and Crafts-style twisted-link chain. Necklace circa 1880-1900, probably English.
Edwardian wedding pearl hair comb in silver (800). Large antique bun comb with eight teeth in blond tortoiseshell, decorated with a silver leaf motif, set with rhinestones imitating diamonds alternated with eight cultured pearls. Antique chignon comb, ideal as a wedding hair accessory. Circa 1900, France.
Boar’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for silver), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Marius Hammer Skønvirke necklace in silver. Art Nouveau “drapery” necklace, composed of a line of sky-blue and white enameled elements with filigree decoration, holding four linked chains decorated with enameled pendants. In the center, a three-lobed element in plique a jour enamel completes the composition and holds three drops. The necklace closes with a fine bayonet clasp. Attributed to Norwegian Art Nouveau jeweler Marius Hammer. Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1900.
Length: 43.5 cm Dimensions of central elements: 16 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight oxidation, two metal rings, small white enamel chips
Weight : 18.56 gr
A similar model of this necklace is listed at Tadema Gallery, London. : click here
Precision: Skønvirke is the term used to define the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period in Norway. The period spans from 1900 to 1925.
Belle epoque diamond flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold and silver. Antique ring in the form of a flowering branch set with fifteen rose-cut diamonds, two of which are larger. Antique naturalist ring, circa 1880.
Owl and swan hallmarks (French State hallmarks for 18-karat gold and silver)
Belle Epoque flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold and silver. Delicate ring forming a flowering branch set with thirteen rose-cut diamonds. The rose gold band divides and is set with a rose-cut diamond of approx. 0.10 carat, set by eight claws. Antique ring, Belle Epoque period, circa 1900.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark. (Hallmark for French 18k gold)
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (can be changed)
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.18 carat
Design dimensions: 13 x 16 mm
Inclusions : graphite inclusions inside diamonds visible with the eyes
Condition: scratches from use, oxidation on silver parts
Jugendstil enamelled brooch in silver (800). Antique triangular brooch forming a stylised butterfly. The jewel is centered of a faceted purple glass imitating the amethyst. The brooch is also enamelled, taking the colors of a gradient going from the light pink to the purple. The three enameled bands frame the central stone. The brooch has the lines of the German Art Nouveau period, the Jugendstil. On the reverse, the jewel bears a monogram MM. German Art Nouveau brooch, Jugendstil jewel, probably from Pforzheim, circa 1915.
Hallmark 800, unknown German jeweler’s mark “MM”
Size: 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Note: the fastening system works
Condition: scratches and chips to the center stone