Saturday, March 2, 2013

Lion Sash Pin

This is a rare antique lion sash pin signed by Foster & Bailey.
There is an F&B mark on the “C” clasp.
The Foster and Bailey Company operated at Providence, Rhode Island between 1878-1898.
They were a highly regarded maker of jewelry.

This piece is characteristics of sash pins made prior to 1885 because of the hand bezel set stones. This brooch has ruby colored Jeweled eyes and clear crystal mouth both of which are most likely paste. This sash pin is heavily 14K gold filled. This sash pin is in near mint condition as it was for a collection.

 Queen Victoria made these pins popular in the 1800s


 Here is the F&B Mark

 These are a few more Victorian peices late 1800s




William Kerr Sterling Silver Buckle



Thursday, February 28, 2013

New Things

I have a web page on facebook with more current happenings.
I have 4 skirts for sale which are Victorian Brother or Bawdyhouse skirts listed on ebay under edgarsashes. I have also purchased some more necklaces that are mourning as well as some more 1920s pieces as they are so lovely






It is time for a few more updates on items we have acquired, and to remind you to see our face book page, there is more information there.

We are still looking for a home to purchase for the Museum if you have a victorian that need someone to take it over please let us know.









Here are Some of the new items for the victorian Mourning Museum
This will be out for display when we open, and as I have said before not all our peices are not from the Victorian period.
Pink Gargoyles Gryphons Dolphins and a 1800s Pink Velvet Glass display box