Highly realistic 18k gold insect with ruby eyes, ca. 1890. Eagle mark for 18k, half struck and indistinct maker mark. 2". 6.8 dwt. Note: The cicada represents music and the sun and is a symbol of Provence, France. Provenance: Collection of Dora Jane Janson. Literature: Janson, Dora Jane. From Slave to Siren. The Duke University Museum of Art. 1971. Cat. #111.
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2015-12-06
SILVER OR MIXED METAL JAPANESQUE BROOCHES; Silver brooch #1360 with applied yellow gold owl and multi-hue gold leaves; Silver brooch #1412 with applied silver bat Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2013-12-08
JAPANESQUE GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY Seven pieces, 1880-1900: broad cuff with inlaid gold, Chester, 1882; 14k fan motif brooch with glazed obverse and matching earrings; Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2010-12-05
FRENCH OR AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIVAL GOLD JEWELRY; Six pieces: French 18k gold enameled stylized bird pendant with foil backed gems, 2 1/4"; French 18k gold Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2014-12-07
VICTORIAN JEWELRY COLLECTION. French 18k and steel chatelaine clip; French 18k and diamond brooch; French 18k link necklace in the Roman style; rococo gem-set gold Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2011-12-04
ANTIQUE GOLD FILLED BROOCH, FRENCH EARRING PAIR, WREATH BROOCH & WATCH FOB ON CHAIN L 32", 4PCS.:Having 1 watch fob on gold colored chain L Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2005-10-16
14kt Gold Racket Brooch, French Horn Brooch, and a Pair of Starfish Earrings, total 6.6 dwt. Provenace: Provenance: From the estate of Ann Chase Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-09-08
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 18K GOLD INSECT BROOCH; White gold with yellow gold accents, RBC and French cut pink sapphires, approx. 3.5 cts., RBC diamonds approx. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2014-12-07
Strand of Onyx and Gold Beads, 14kt Gold Clasp, and a French Art Deco Paste Brooch. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-09-29
French 14kt Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Brooch, portrait of a young woman, wd. 1 1/2 in., 8.6 dwt. Estimate $100-200 The absence of a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-04
J.E. CALDWELL DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE PLATINUM BOW; Openwork scroll design, OEC diamonds, approx. 2.16 cts. TW and French cut sapphires, revised brooch/necklace ornament fitted for Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2013-12-08
