Set of three silver bangle bracelets, each with a different design. All are 970 silver, higher quality than the sterling minimum. Inside diameter of bracelets is 2 1/2"; all are in excellent condition. Wonderful worn singly or as a set.
Unusual Heart in Hands Brooch which can also be interpreted as a flaming heart. Amethyst flame or flower comes out of each hand. Measures 2" wide and 1 1/2" tall. Mexico; circa 1950.
This gem of a crib quilt in a pattern that combines Sunflowers and Hourglasses is the miniature version of Item # 908106. The borders are different as this has Evening Stars on three sides and the full size version has a zigzag border. Both come from the same estate. This seems to be a pattern popular with one family; I have never seen it elsewhere. Professionally laundered; excellent condition. Measures 36" x 39". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Early sterling silver necklace by Los Castillo . Each link is subtly curved to create a wonderful, three dimensional design. The large silver ball on each link is more than decorative. It is the top of the post connecting the links so that they can swivel and conform to the curve of the neck. Measures 16 3/4" long and 1" at widest. 1940's hallmark.
Fourteen karat gold Retro earrings with rubies and turquoise. Wonderful three dimensional, lobed design typical of the time period.
Clip backs; circa 1940. Measure 7/8" long and 7/8" wide. Perfect for either day or evening wear.
Extraordinarily unusual Stars Quilt dated March the 27th 1846 and signed Susanna Johnson. Rarely does one find a quilt on this richly colored indigo ground. The Stars are actually a variation with which I am not familiar. Within the eight points is something of a pinwheel that I have not been able to identify as a known pattern. The small yellow circles in the center are a lovely addition of color and pattern. Excellent condition; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 84" x 90".
Extraordinary Miniature Sunflowers and Hourglasses quilt set in a Nine Patch block. The scale of these pieces is amazing. Each Sunflower is
3 1/2" in diameter. The bold sashing and zigzag border add solidarity to the many pieces and fabrics used throughout the quilt. Surely this is an original creation. Excellent condition; professionally laundered. Pennsylvania origin. Measures 68" x 84"; circa 1880.
An amazing version of Thousand Pyramids quilt that in which the triangles forms multiple patterns of light and dark squares. Larger triangle border of a fabric used throughout the quilt makes the perfect frame. Pristine condition; wonderful fabrics. Measures 80" a 84"; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1880.
Dramatic Star of Bethlehem quilt with beautiful printed fabrics on a solid white ground. Surrounding stars set in squares are an unusual variation. Quilted mostly with patterns of circles that are a nice contrast to the straight lines of the pieced pattern. Professionally laundered; pristine condition. Measures 84" square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1860.
