• One of the most famous divine heroes from antiquity, this agate cameo depicts the bust in profile of Hercules (or Herakles/Hρακλῆς to the ancient Greeks) with the skin of the Nemean lion he defeated in his first labour around his person, cleverly defined using the natural colours found in the progressive bands within the agate from which it is carved, 19th century. Rather than representing the older bearded Hercules made famous by the Farnese statue, here it is a youthful Hercules with refined features whose most famous depiction is probably the Lansdowne Herakles now housed in the Getty Villa museum in California #symbolicchase #cameo #agate #hercules #heracles #herakles #19thcentury #bandedagate
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    One of the most famous divine heroes from antiquity, this agate cameo depicts the bust in profile of Hercules (or Herakles/Hρακλῆς to the ancient Greeks) with the skin of the Nemean lion he defeated in his first labour around his person, cleverly defined using the natural colours found in the progressive bands within the agate from which it is carved, 19th century. Rather than representing the older bearded Hercules made famous by the Farnese statue, here it is a youthful Hercules with refined features whose most famous depiction is probably the Lansdowne Herakles now housed in the Getty Villa museum in California #symbolicchase #cameo #agate #hercules #heracles #herakles #19thcentury #bandedagate
  • A heavy retro nautical gold chain bracelet...designed using not only the usual anchor chain link but also the swivel shackle...rather a nice detail - a nod to the serious anchor chain enthusiast. French assay marks for gold...1940/50s #symbolicchase #nautical #retro #retrojewelry #goldbracelet #1940s #1950s #marine #anchorchain
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    A heavy retro nautical gold chain bracelet...designed using not only the usual anchor chain link but also the swivel shackle...rather a nice detail - a nod to the serious anchor chain enthusiast. French assay marks for gold...1940/50s #symbolicchase #nautical #retro #retrojewelry #goldbracelet #1940s #1950s #marine #anchorchain
  • An ancient Roman intaglio carved in blood stone, depicting a male lion with a star (or sun) and a crescent moon, 1-2nd century AD...#symbolicchase #ancientrome #intaglio #ancientintaglio #jasper #bloodstone #lion
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    An ancient Roman intaglio carved in blood stone, depicting a male lion with a star (or sun) and a crescent moon, 1-2nd century AD...#symbolicchase #ancientrome #intaglio #ancientintaglio #jasper #bloodstone #lion
  • A pair of diamond ear pendants by Mauboussin, 1930s. Each set with a circular-cut diamond weighing approximately 3.80cts...the multi-faceted circular-cut is set within heavy square corners - cleverly keeping both the vivacity of a circular-cut and the geometric lines so en vogue during this period. #symbolicchase #mauboussin #artdeco #diamondearring #diamondearrings #vintagejewelry #finejewelry #importantjewels #earpendants #1930s #bouclesdoreilles #cleverdesign
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    A pair of diamond ear pendants by Mauboussin, 1930s. Each set with a circular-cut diamond weighing approximately 3.80cts...the multi-faceted circular-cut is set within heavy square corners - cleverly keeping both the vivacity of a circular-cut and the geometric lines so en vogue during this period. #symbolicchase #mauboussin #artdeco #diamondearring #diamondearrings #vintagejewelry #finejewelry #importantjewels #earpendants #1930s #bouclesdoreilles #cleverdesign
  • A rare ‘maritime’ table lighter by Alfred Dunhill for Cartier. The rectangular yellow gold case, embellished to the front with an enamelled maritime signal flag alphabet, monogrammed to the reverse with the initials WWA, signed Cartier and Dunhill, circa 1930, stamped 14k solid gold and with US and English Patent numbers. Provenance: Winthrop W. Aldrich and bears his monogram. Aldrich, the son of Senator Nelson Aldrich would go on to become Chairman of Chase Bank and Ambassador to the Court of St. James, uncle to the five Rockefeller brothers. His many hobbies included music, watercolour painting and sailing. In 1930 he was the navigator in the successful defence of the America’s Cup race aboard Howard Vanderbilt’s J-Class yacht “Enterprise.” He was elected Commodore of the New York Yacht Club the following year. #symbolicchase #cartier #alfreddunhill #dunhill #tablelighter #nautical #dunhilllighters #maritime #maritimeparaphernalia #goldlighter #solidgoldlighter #1930s
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    A rare ‘maritime’ table lighter by Alfred Dunhill for Cartier. The rectangular yellow gold case, embellished to the front with an enamelled maritime signal flag alphabet, monogrammed to the reverse with the initials WWA, signed Cartier and Dunhill, circa 1930, stamped 14k solid gold and with US and English Patent numbers. Provenance: Winthrop W. Aldrich and bears his monogram. Aldrich, the son of Senator Nelson Aldrich would go on to become Chairman of Chase Bank and Ambassador to the Court of St. James, uncle to the five Rockefeller brothers. His many hobbies included music, watercolour painting and sailing. In 1930 he was the navigator in the successful defence of the America’s Cup race aboard Howard Vanderbilt’s J-Class yacht “Enterprise.” He was elected Commodore of the New York Yacht Club the following year. #symbolicchase #cartier #alfreddunhill #dunhill #tablelighter #nautical #dunhilllighters #maritime #maritimeparaphernalia #goldlighter #solidgoldlighter #1930s
  • An Art Deco moonstone and diamond ring, probably American, 1930s #symbolicchase #moonstone #artdeco #1930s #dressring #gobigorgohome #cocktailring
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    An Art Deco moonstone and diamond ring, probably American, 1930s #symbolicchase #moonstone #artdeco #1930s #dressring #gobigorgohome #cocktailring
  • A citrine brooch by Suzanne Belperron...inspired by African art, circa 1937...with the signature subtle variations in hues...#symbolicchase #belperron #suzannebelperron #finejewelry #importantjewels #bringbackthebrooch #versatile #africanart #1930s #broche #bijoux
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    A citrine brooch by Suzanne Belperron...inspired by African art, circa 1937...with the signature subtle variations in hues...#symbolicchase #belperron #suzannebelperron #finejewelry #importantjewels #bringbackthebrooch #versatile #africanart #1930s #broche #bijoux
  • Another flexible brooch by René Boivin, made by the same workshop as the grapes and foxglove brooches of precious posts: Leroy Chevrier Huot. Designed as a stylised leaf and set with diamonds, cabochon emeralds and rubies, circa 1937. #symbolicchase #reneboivin #boivin #bringbackthebrooch #flexible #articulatedjewellery #1930s #foliate #leaf #foliatejewelry #broche #bijouxvintage #brochearticulee #frenchjewelry #frenchjewellery #finejewelry #finejewellery #importantjewels
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    Another flexible brooch by René Boivin, made by the same workshop as the grapes and foxglove brooches of precious posts: Leroy Chevrier Huot. Designed as a stylised leaf and set with diamonds, cabochon emeralds and rubies, circa 1937. #symbolicchase #reneboivin #boivin #bringbackthebrooch #flexible #articulatedjewellery #1930s #foliate #leaf #foliatejewelry #broche #bijouxvintage #brochearticulee #frenchjewelry #frenchjewellery #finejewelry #finejewellery #importantjewels
  • A pair of bracelets of Op art inspiration, that can be joined and worn as a necklace, and earrings en suite, 1960s, by Georges Lenfant...this flexible mesh series in tissu polonais and milanais developed by Jacques Lenfant (having taken over from his father by this period) are the fruit of a talented craftsman at his zenith...a true joy to handle (and to wear)...other examples can be seen in a previous post if you have the patience to scroll! #symbolicchase #georgeslenfant #yellowgold #opart #1960s #goldsmith
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    A pair of bracelets of Op art inspiration, that can be joined and worn as a necklace, and earrings en suite, 1960s, by Georges Lenfant...this flexible mesh series in tissu polonais and milanais developed by Jacques Lenfant (having taken over from his father by this period) are the fruit of a talented craftsman at his zenith...a true joy to handle (and to wear)...other examples can be seen in a previous post if you have the patience to scroll! #symbolicchase #georgeslenfant #yellowgold #opart #1960s #goldsmith
  • A late 19th century coloured sapphire brooch realistically designed as a stained glass rose window - like the one in the north transept of Westminster Abbey above (I take this opportunity to apologise to all the tourists whose heads I waved this brooch over this morning - perpetuating the image of london as a town of eccentrics)...#symbolicchase #rosewindow #bringbackthebrooch #gemset #colouredsapphires #gothic #westminsterabbey #19thcentury #19thcenturyjewelry #finejewelry
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    A late 19th century coloured sapphire brooch realistically designed as a stained glass rose window - like the one in the north transept of Westminster Abbey above (I take this opportunity to apologise to all the tourists whose heads I waved this brooch over this morning - perpetuating the image of london as a town of eccentrics)...#symbolicchase #rosewindow #bringbackthebrooch #gemset #colouredsapphires #gothic #westminsterabbey #19thcentury #19thcenturyjewelry #finejewelry