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Antique puffy gold heart
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Antique 9ct rose gold puffy heart charm
Beautiful chubby rose gold heart charm. Full hallmark and maker’s mark to front, believed late Victorian. Around 1.1cm wide and 1.4cm in length, with a 4mm jump ring, lead solder visible. Surface wear/small dings, otherwise good.
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Ornate hair work brooch
Small Georgian ornate seed pearl gold brooch with inscription circa 1825
A truly sweet little brooch with a bevelled glazed panel of hair work at its centre, framed by a border of tiny ivory seed pearls. A further border of ornate gold work makes this piece a little object of art. It depicts a carved floral motif that speaks to the neo-classical sentiment of the era. To the reverse a white metal pin and original 'C' clip are in good working order. An inscription in beautiful Engrosser's Script reads, "A Pledge of Friendship", so interestingly, this is not a mourning piece, as one might expect, but rather a token of amity. It was likely worn every day by a young Georgian lady, on her lace, and put away each night in her jewellery box. It measures 14.2 x 21.2mm. The pin is around 22mm and extends a little further.
Tests as low carat gold
Gross weight: 4g
Condition: light scuffs to glass panel; wear to gold; visible lead work to reverse
Tests as low carat gold
Gross weight: 4g
Condition: light scuffs to glass panel; wear to gold; visible lead work to reverse 
Ivy leaf bangle
Victorian rolled gold ivy leaf pattern hinged bangle circa 1880
A very sweet, quality little bangle of circa 1880, with a highly detailed ivy leaf pattern to one side and plain to the other. The ivy leaf was used to represent fidelity. It is hinged with a good snap in fastener, and fitted with a base metal safety chain for a bit of added security on the wrist. It appears to be composed of a layer of rose gold applied over a base metal. There is one dent to the patterned side and a little out of shape from wear but otherwise good for age. The width is approximately 7mm - the inside diameter is around 16.5cm / 6.4in (small).
Hallmarked: no
Gross weight: 14g
Condition: one ding to patterned side and a little out of shape; wear to metal interior; overall good
Hallmarked: no
Gross weight: 14g
Condition: one ding to patterned side and a little out of shape; wear to metal interior; overall good 
Pretty trilogy ring
Vintage 9ct gold trilogy ring, circa 1974
Very pretty antique style ring set with three paste stones to simulate diamond and garnets. The colourless centre stone is brilliant cut and has plenty of sparkle. The top of the ring measures 12.9mm across the finger, with a width of 5.9mm and a rise of around 3.4mm. The band goes down to 3.4mm at the back. The ring has been cast in 9ct pale yellow gold with quite an abstract look to the shoulders. It looks lovely stacked up with other rings!
Size: M (UK) / 6 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: BO
Date letter: t (1974)
Gross weight: 2g
Condition: good
Size: M (UK) / 6 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: BO
Date letter: t (1974)
Gross weight: 2g
Condition: good 
Ornate silver collar
Chunky Victorian 18 inch ornate silver collar, crica 1870
An absolutely quintessential item of Victoriana, this elaborate silver collar is sure to delight! Also known as a book chain, these classic necklaces came to prominence in the 1870s in both the US and the UK. The Victorians would wear these collars over high-necked black dresses - a striking and iconic aesthetic that would form perhaps the most recognisable image of the era. They are to be worn with the integral bolt ring to the front, making for an easier application, and in Victorian times would almost always have a large enamelled locket or cross attached. Our wonderful English example is of uniform width throughout, consisting of chunky ribbed belcher links, each alternate link decorated with a small orb to the top and a large orb to the bottom. The reverse of each link is fitted with a stud to make the chain stand out more against the neck - such thoughtful craftsmanship. The whole design is ultra tight and precise, making for stunning, clean lines of these splendid beads that look almost like a fringe of twinkling gemstones. This necklace certainly has a look that is edgy and modern, despite its 150 year age. It can be worn as it is, or charms can be placed on the bolt ring; it can be stacked against other chains, for example a gold long guard chain for an ultra luxurious look. So fabulous!
Hallmarked: no
Tested as solid sterling silver
Length: 18 inches
Gross weight: 34g
Condition: two studs to the reverse are missing; general wear, very good overall; in uncleaned condition - can be cleaned/polished as desired
Hallmarked: no
Tested as solid sterling silver
Length: 18 inches
Gross weight: 34g
Condition: two studs to the reverse are missing; general wear, very good overall; in uncleaned condition - can be cleaned/polished as desired