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Rare c1869 English Aesthetic’Beehive’ inkwell with Agate Bodies, London, hardstone mounted gilt bronze, the inkwell modeled as a beehive formed from wound rope, the hinged lid opening to bronze/glass inkwell insert in perfect condition, together with a matching pen tray, equally stunning all decorated with agate and ormolu bees, the inset inkwell signed Howell James and Co. This rare and stunning piece is offered in fantastic condition. The agate bodies of the bees are beautifully carved and coloured. There is a slight unevenness to one base edge, not major, otherwise offered in fabulous condition. These inkwells are exceptionally rare to find, beautifully marked to the edge of the inkwell base with a Victorian lozenge stamp indicating date of manufacture, and also stamped G. The full English design registration diamond-shaped lozenge can be found, dating the piece to 1869. The makers initials also present, G. B & Sons to the edge. The Inkwell 13.5cm x 13.5cm x 10cm. All Items – Porcelain, china, general antiques & Collectables: Please note that all our items are second hand, vintage and antique unless stated otherwise. Therefore, ALL items will have small marks, irregularities and wear commensurate with age and use. We will always describe obvious damage but not every tiny little imperfection – please see photos for condition. Watches: These are not serviced and no guarantee of perfo. Rmance is offered, although we will point out any obvious issues we are aware of. Our feedback speaks for itself 100%. We work hard to maintain this level. Any props to rest or display items are not included within the sale. Our feedback is at 100% for a reason, we are fair and honest and work hard to maintain this level. Thank you very much.

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Antique Victorian/Edwardian carved carnelian agate Sterling silver beehive seal. This item measures approximately 4.5cms in height by 0.7cms in diameter. Beautiful, antique, Victorian, miniature bloodstone intaglio’seal’, with carved carnelian handle, and Sterling silver mount. Unusual’bee hive’ and bees?? Intaglio which symbolises work, diligence, prosperity & wisdom. Please see photos for more accurate description. Any wear and tear consistent with the age of the item. Box in photos not included in the sale. This item is in the category “Collectables\Pens & Writing Equipment\Seals”. The seller is “strangeandreclaimed” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Korea, South, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay.

• Type: Seals
• Material: Sterling Silver
• Vintage: Collectable/ Vintage

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Cocktail ring in 14K yellow gold. Set with lavender banded agate on one side and with semi-opaque aventurine on the other, spaced in the middle with a stripe of gold set with sparkly white diamonds at the center – quite unusual and absolutely stunning. Agate and aventurine are beautifully carved to form fluted ribbed navette “beehive” – please refer to our photos. Weight: 8.7 grams. Diamonds: round brilliant cut, approximate total carat weight 0.20 ctw (estimated in the mounting). The face measures approximately 26 mm by 16 mm. The item “14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Carved Aventurine Lavender Banded Agate” is in sale since Wednesday, January 15, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Fine Jewelry\Fine Rings\Diamond”. The seller is “stylenow007″ and is located in Palisades Park, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Jewelry Type: Ring
• Main Stone: Aventurine
• Brand: Agate
• Ring Shape: Beehive
• Modified Item: No
• Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
• Lot: No
• Style: Cocktail
• Clarity: SI1
• Metal Purity: 14k
• Ring Size: 5.5
• Total Carat Weight: 10.00 & Over
• Diamond Color: J
• Metal: Yellow Gold
• Sizable: Yes
• Secondary Stone: Agate
• Gender: Female
• Main Stone Shape: Cabochon
• Occasion: Birthday
• Fancy Diamond Color: White
• Main Stone Creation: Natural

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