Handsome set of mother of pearl cufflinks and shirt studs. The cufflinks are 9/16 in diameter while the studs are 5/16 in diameter. These probably date from around 1900. There is a maker's mark (see photograph) but I have not been able to identify it. Other photographs are available and can be emailed on request.
Nice set of Victorian gold plated cufflinks with an interesting incised surface design. They measure approximately 11mm by 19mm (this is by eye on a metric ruler not by micrometer).
Lovely Victorian rolled gold retractable pencil that hung from a pin or chatelaine. Nice quality, attractive. At the end is a lovely rose-colored stone which may be a garnet. Overall condition is very good. The pencil is 2 1/2 inches long closed and 3 5/16 inches long open.
Rare reticulated silver Acheh belt dating from the early 20th century. The 17 panels depicting peacocks are complemented by a larger octagonal lobed buckle with a dragon. The belt is 27 inches long and the buckle is about 4 inches across, making a belt size of 31 inches. The belt weighs 7.7 troy ounces.
Beautiful catalog of "The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection of Gold Boxes and Objects of Vertu," held November 19, 1982 at Christie's in New York. All 57 lots are illustrated in color. Prices ranged up to $308,000. Catalog is unmarked and in very good condition. Includes list of prices realized.
Very slim hardcover catalog with brief history of the diamond and the emperor and two photos of the gem, one under fluorescent light. Scan is not very good in terms of color because the lettering and decoration is gold gilt on glossy dark blue which did not reproduce well.
