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VINTAGE & ANTIQUE JEWELLERY • handed down; passed on; lost and found; to love again • always unique and sustainable • buy antique jewellery online or visit our shop in Brighton Lanes Jewellery Quarter

The DOVES of PLINY, symbols of gentleness and beauty.
08/09/2026

The DOVES of PLINY, symbols of gentleness and beauty.

Beautifully hand carved; an antique brooch set with a shell cameo of the Doves of Pliny; almost certainly of Italian ori...
08/09/2026

Beautifully hand carved; an antique brooch set with a shell cameo of the Doves of Pliny; almost certainly of Italian origin and worn to reflect the owners appreciation of Classical culture and artistry.

The doves of Pliny (or “Pliny’s doves”) is a mosaic created by Sosos of Perguma (present-day Turkey) and described by Pliny in his The Natural History, 1st century AD. One Dove drinking from a bowl, the others sunning themselves. Lang Antiques.

Very finely carved, making use of the thickly layered shell to achieve a highly sculpted relief effect, each feather picked out in the loveliest detail, this piece has the most romantic appeal for any lover of antiquities.

Each day we open our shop to the public it takes an hour and half to put our stock out in the window; sometimes longer i...
04/09/2026

Each day we open our shop to the public it takes an hour and half to put our stock out in the window; sometimes longer if we’re adding new items or swapping boxes etc. it’s something we’ve done together for 26 years now.

Dating to the 1870’s or so, a large ovalled picture locket on it’s original faceted belcher chain held with a swivel cla...
30/08/2026

Dating to the 1870’s or so, a large ovalled picture locket on it’s original faceted belcher chain held with a swivel clasp.

With the original photographs, it is all of brass or other soft golden hued alloy, the chain 48 inches (so hangs at 24 inches).

The locket measures just over 4cm lengthwise.

Over two centuries old and in lovely condition; a very interesting and collectable watch style Georgian silver Gilt vina...
28/08/2026

Over two centuries old and in lovely condition; a very interesting and collectable watch style Georgian silver Gilt vinaigrette by renowned silversmith Samuel Pemberton who was active early in the 19th-century and based in Birmingham.

A popular accessory from around the 1780’s; the vinaigrette was a small container, often of Silver or Gold designed to hold a scent-soaked sponge against the horrid, nay putrid odors to be found in the streets. Made of pure metals to prevent the acidic vinegar from corroding less fine metals, the vinaigrette is so named as the early perfume businesses used vinegar as a fixative to hold flower potions.

Some might say these were little more than fashionable little objects to flaunt one’s taste in luxurious perfumes and fine craftsmanship.

In a time before sanitation standards, such scent precautions were necessary to go through the world especially when foul smells were considered to carry illnesses. The oldest vinaigrettes date as far back as the 15th century. And their early history is connected to the pomander, a herb and perfume mixture carried in a metal container (often as a necklace) during the Black Death. MessyNessyChic

Samuel Pemberton specialised in small silver boxes and vinaigrettes. He was the third generation of makers in his family who were makers of caddy spoons, decanter labels, flatware and vinaigrettes etc.

This example is in gorgeous condition with light gilding to the outer repousse style and machine engraved surfaces and bright 18ct gilding to the inside (which looks untainted by use) where the miniature grill lifts to reveal the aperture for a fragrant sponge (or alternatively your precious miniature keepsakes). There are also a full set of delightful English hallmarks with the monarch’s head duty mark . Entirely delightful!

Quite the MOST special and captivating antique Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond drop earrings. Entirely hand crafted in a ...
24/08/2026

Quite the MOST special and captivating antique Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond drop earrings. Entirely hand crafted in a neat and careful manner to reflect the restrained and elegant manner so desired at the time. The beautiful quality gems are crisply milgrain bead set in Platinum; the whole effect a miniature perfection. Each of the tiny icy white rose-cut Diamonds faceted by hand and with character and personality to bring a gentle glimmer around the glowing cabochon cut blue Sapphires. Just divine!!

Antique earrings are one of the scarcer finds now, and as such these would make a very significant and unique gift; one to carry through the years as a family inheritance, giving them a new life.

A most fabulous Gothic Revival styled antique Bloodstone signet ring dating to the 1870’s or so and capturing a mood muc...
18/08/2026

A most fabulous Gothic Revival styled antique Bloodstone signet ring dating to the 1870’s or so and capturing a mood much revered. The shield shape calls an heraldic vibe and the exquisitely shaped shoulders; which are finely hand engraved, all casts an historical spell...

Unfortunately we’re unable to alter the size due to the hollow construction used at the time.

Stones: Bloodstone (Heliothrope). Dark foresty green Chalcedony Agate beautifully speckled with red Iron Oxide.

Metal: 15ct Gold (tested but unmarked) of a hollow construction over pitch.

Ring Size: L and a half or 6 as is and is unsuitable for alteration.

Try-ons in our shop are always free 😉 and in most cases size adjustments are too. We’ve jewellers on hand who can usuall...
18/08/2026

Try-ons in our shop are always free 😉 and in most cases size adjustments are too. We’ve jewellers on hand who can usually make alterations in a couple of hours for you.. meaning you can take your new treasure home on the day!

So, we (finally) found time to make little wax seals of our rings. No.2 sold this weekend.
18/08/2026

So, we (finally) found time to make little wax seals of our rings. No.2 sold this weekend.

Circa 1910’s, an antique red Enamel chandelier style necklace by the renowned Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer (1847-...
16/08/2026

Circa 1910’s, an antique red Enamel chandelier style necklace by the renowned Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer (1847-1927). A beautifully light and lovely articulated design of filigree Silver (gilded and enamelled) capturing an Art Nouveau mood.

Read further about Marius here.

Stones: red and black enamel.

Metal: Silver, gilded which has faded in places. Marked ‘M.H.’

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