Third Floor Antiques

05/18/2025

I love miniature fobs and keys. It is so difficult to work on small pieces of jewelry. These are 15 karat gold and enamel English Victorian, circa 1860.
This set is has a
banded agate fob and matching pocket watch key. The black enamel is a star motif and is double sided on both. The condition is superb.
Measures: They are each 1 1/ 8th inch long

Perfect worn on a chain of choice or added to a watch chain. I have chains available if needed.
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05/18/2025

Locket on me!

05/18/2025

I have’t found a true antique pool of light orb locket in several years. There are many contemporary copies, but this one which is 15 karat gold, Victorian, circa 1890. It opens and closes securely.
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Great worn on a long or short chain. Add it to your favorite Albert chain….It reflects light with every movement and is so charming.

Measures: 22.1 mm long ( without the bail) X 21.2 across
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crystal

05/18/2025

I haven’t found a true antique gold rock crystal orb locket in several years. There are many contemporary copies, but this one is Victorian, English, circa 1890.
It is 15k gold and has substantial bezels. The rock crystals reflect light with every movement and when placed on top of letters, reverses them( a test for true rock crystal). It opens and closes securely.
Charming to wear alone on a long chain or add it to a watch chain.
Measurements: 22.1 mm long ( without the bail) x 21.2 mm across

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05/14/2025

Quite beautiful, this antique chain was made in Austria. It has the hold guarantee mark of a fox head, the number 4 and the letter A. This guarantees the chain was made in Vienna, 1872-1922 and is 14 karat gold.
The design and bright, lovely yellow color gold makes this a wonderful piece of antique jewelry that can be worn daily.
The chain has the original spring ring and dog clip. I have added an XL ( rare) antique bolt ring for additional interest . This large ring can accept a pendant of choice or just worn alone with the chain. It can also easily be removed and joined with another chain if desired.

Measures: 19 1/4 inches long with the large bolt ring attached.
It measures 18 inches without the additional bolt ring
The rectangular links measure:
1 inches long x 1/4 inch wide

Weight: 25. 9 grams
Gold: 14 k Marked on the chain and attachments
Condition: Excellent

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05/12/2025

I am always asked what I consider my favorite period of design. My answer is that I appreciate fine design throughout the centuries. However, I truly love jewelry that functions in everyday life. This necklace is an example of function, history and beauty.
The necklace pictured is from the Wiener Werkstatte designs. It has hundreds of micro glass beads painstakingly restrung by hand from antique beads from the early part of the 19th century. It is composed of 26 large spheres in a rainbow of colors.
They measure 17mm to 18.3 mm
The Wiener Werkstatte( insignia on the second photo) opened in 1903, was an association of , architects, artists, and designers that created, fashion, silver, paintings and furniture. It evolved from the Vienna Succession and was the pioneer of modern design. Successful at the onset, they opened their workshop in Vienna( Wiener Werkstatte) and soon expanded to several countries including the US. The shops included NYC and Berlin. Sadly, following the Great Depression, the business was forced to close in 1932 and the association declared bankruptcy.
Those of you who know me personally know I have a similar necklace and it has become my signature. It is just so beautiful, and blends with patterns and almost every color. So, yes it is one of my favorite pieces enjoyed for many years.
This necklace is available and was purchased in Vienna.

There is a wonderful book “ Wiener Werkstatte “ written by Gabrielle Fahr-Becker. The second photo, is the cover of the book.

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05/05/2025

This wonderful, detailed curb link watch chain is Austrian, circa 1900. It can be worn several ways, and I enjoyed taking the photos to demonstrate.
The chain is 14 k with Austrian marks utilized from the years 1872-1922. It is yellow gold with a beautiful hint of rose gold used so often in antique jewelry. These subtle colors are rarely duplicated today.
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I added a large antique bolt ring for additional interest, which would is available separately.

Measurements: Chain is 18 inches long x 1/4 width
Weight : 30.45 grams of 14 k
Condition: Excellent

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05/04/2025

These are all rare carabiners. They are Austrian , 14 karat and are circa 1900. All formerly used to fasten pocket watch chains.

TOP LEFT #1 : 3.86 grams
36.9 mm long
16.3 mm across the bottom

$975

TOP RIGHT : #2. Bold, chunky bolt ring
4.58 grams
21.2 mm
30.1 mm long
$900

BOTTOM #3. Chunky, bolt ring
3.35 grams
19mm

$850

I have several more in inventory. Many of you have requested these and I am posting to be fair.
Gold has gone up over $500 an ounce since I last sold anything similar.

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Shipping will be at my actual cost.
They all have Austrian guarantee stamps and are in excellent condition

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The Austrian chain will be listed shortly.

05/01/2025

Just arrived, this miniature, Regency, high carat gold fob. The fob is set with a revolving beautifully faceted amethyst set within a finely detailed gold frame. The frame is engraved with acanthus leaves and flowers. The flowers are set with cabachon turquoise accents.
This was designed during the Regency period of 1795-1837. This was a piece of jewelry for women, unlike the larger fobs sported by the men.
Lovely in design and choice of colors.
It measures: 1 inch long x 7/8ths across.
Condition: Completely original in excellent condition. The three sided spinning amethyst is faceted and not engraved.
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03/30/2025

03/25/2025

These rare and completely original French diamond earrings are circa 1830. The tops and bottoms all have the mark of a ram which dates these to the years 1819-1838.
The diamonds are set in silver, crimped, rub over collets. They are silver topped gold, typical of this period.
They have the original back to front ear wires. The bottom drop articulates, as does the central element.
They measure 1 3/8ths long x slightly less than 5/8ths. across the bottom drop.
The approximate rose cut diamond weight is 1.84 carats.
Each bottom drop, as seen in the photos
is numbered 183. This system of numbering to ensure a match when created was done by the finest jewelry houses.
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Superb condition. Timeless elegance.

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03/17/2025

This is a super diamond carabiner that can be used as a clasp for the neck or wrist. Join it with a watch chain and add charms.
It is 14 k and finely set with approximately one carat of diamonds. The diamonds are set front, back and perimeter so it looks great from every angle.
The watch chain is PC but wanted to demonstrate how it can be used.
It measures an XLarge 1 inch long x slightly under 5/8ths. across.
Weight is 3.36 grams
$995 plus shipping

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