Monthly Archives: July 2012

Pair of Antique Russian Silver Caskets from the Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna Service

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Margaret

A Pair of Russian Silver Caskets from the Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna Service. Oval, each on four pairs of paw feet, issuing from lions’ masks, surmounted by fluted pilasters and military trophies, the lower scroll border centering the cipher of … Continue reading →

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Modernist Quartz Ring

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Margaret

Large cabochon rutile quartz and gold ring. Rutiles are fine, embedded needle-like crystal inclusions in the quartz. Finnish, ca. 1960 $7,500

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Art Deco Bombé Diamond Ring

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Margaret

Art Deco bombé platinum and diamond ring. American, ca. 1930 $8,500  

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Marcus & Co. Carved Jade, Diamond and Seed Pearl Necklace

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Margaret

Marcus & Co.  diamond and rope seed pearl necklace intersected with carved jade ovals and with a beautiful diamond-mounted carved jade pendant. Marcus & Co., New York, ca. 1915 Length  of necklace: 24 inches;  length of pendant: 4-¾ inches   … Continue reading →

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Antique Gothic-style Diamond and Platinum Double Cufflinks

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Margaret

Octagonal platinum and diamond double cufflinks in the Gothic style. American, ca. 1905 $4,000        

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Henri Piquet Art Deco Bow Tie Brooch

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Margaret

Henri Picq diamond, emerald, and sapphire bow tie brooch, mounted in platinum. French, ca. 1925 Length:  2 inches $32,000        

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