Late Victorian Items
"You know, not everything nice was made during the Civil War!" (Angry spouse after partner passed up a good deal because item was post 1865)
It's true: some folks like the items made after the Civil War, and with good reason! Lots of great items fall into this category, and are every bit as historical and desirable. This page is devoted to all things of the late 1800's, and we hope you find a few things you like!
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Item # |
Price |
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Plated Brass Crucifix: Very detailed, fluted back. |
GVJ92JCJJ |
$18 |
Two Piece Crucifix: Christ is attached to cross with pins.
Heavy, unsure of metal, may be pewter. Has odd hole in side for chain loop. |
GVJ93JCJJ |
$18 |
 
Marcasite Lizard Pin: Late Victorian and in beautiful
shape. I cleaned it with ammonia and now it glitters beautifully. He's
2.50 inches long. Reptile jewelry was quite popular throughout the
19th century and into the 1900's. It has recently become popular
again. |
JSC3AJJJ |
$225 |
10K Opal Ring: This is actually modern, but very pretty and very fiery.
Set in 10 K gold with gold leaves on either side. Great for anyone who
loves the fire of opals or has an October birthday! Approximately size 7. |
GVJ85EJJJ |
$125 |
Enameled Mesh Purse: Very ornate, only damage is separation at
bottom, which could easily be repaired if you wish to use it. If you just
display it, damage can't be seen. Even the original chain handle is
intact.3" x 7". |
CC56JJJJ |
$95 |
Diamonbar Bracelet: Marked Sterling and Pat. 3-20-17, these date from
1917- 1930's. Beautiful condition with safety clasp in place. 7
inches. |
JSC2XJJJ |
$175 |
Gold Scalloped Oval Pin: This lovely one inch oval brooch is set with
two circles of turquoise and a ruby or garnet colored stone. A great
pin for the collar. |
GVJ74ADJJ |
$29 |
Rhinestone Crown Pin: Not quite an inch, but beautifully set with red
white and blue rhinestones, this crown shape pin has two Maltese cross
symbols and marcasite style setting. The c clasp is old and has been
replaced, so no idea what type it may have had first. |
GVJ75AHJJ |
$40 |
Late Victorian decorative button: Thin stamped brass with small soldered
on shank. I'd guess age as late 1800-early 1900. |
BN265JAJJ |
$5 |
 
Coral Necklace: This is a fine branch coral piece. Not sure of
its age, but the barrel clasp seems more modern. Still, coral was a
very popular jewelry choice for the Victorians, believed to be protective.
This would be a good choice for re-enactors or just if you appreciate the
beauty of this material. |
GVJ13ABJJ |
$22
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AVJ22-AJJJ |
$32
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Cast pewter button: Unsure of age on this one, so I'll price it real
fair. Has the look and feel of a mid-late 1800's button, though |
BN264JAJJ |
$5 |
 Child's Gold Plated Bracelet:
This is so sweet! Two inches in diameter with a safety chain that needs
re-attaching. What little
girl wouldn't love wearing this? The clasp works well and can be worn
now. |
GVJ11JEJJ |
$18 |
 
Red Stone Brooch: It no longer has a clasp,
but is a pretty piece anyway. One and one half inch long with a large
red glass stone. |
AVJ16-GFJ | $14 |
Brass Lockets: Nice unused old store stock, ready for your pictures.
Well made and old! Might even be Civil War era, but we just aren't sure. |
GVJ19JJGB |
$4 each |
  Gold Heart Locket w/Diamond Chip: This is a lovely little locket with a tiny diamond chip front center. Approximately .75 of an inch at its widest point and has pretty etching along the edge. Opened you can see it contains two photographs circa WWII (?). The photos date much later than the locket. |
GVJ16AFJJ |
$40
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Brass Dress Clip: Swirls of brass create this
clip. These were worn clipped on the neckline of dresses and were
popular into the 20th century. This one has a large pearl attached.
Spring clip works well. Back reads: Pat 1852188. |
AVJ8-EEJ |
$12
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Sterling Abalone Shell Brooch: A one inch sterling oval with abalone
shell in the center. This pin is delicate and beautiful. Working
clasp and can be worn now. A lovely collar pin. |
GVJ27JCJJ |
$37 |
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CC59ABJJ |
$20 |
 
Brass Flower Bar Pin: This is so sweet! The center flower looks
like a dogwood and the cut out design is very pretty. In very good
wearable condition. |
GVJ62JGJJ |
$17
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Pearl Drop Pin: This is a pretty bar pin with a definite look of
Victorian style. This is modern, however, and could be proudly worn as
repro for period jewelry. |
GVJ55JEJJ |
$12
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Black Onyx 9-ky Gold Collar Button: Has unusual double stud, almost like
a "puppy paw" buckle. Small chip from corner, barely noticeable |
GVJ50JBJJ |
$13
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"H" 12k Gold Cuff Link:
Embossed "H'
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GVJ43JBJJ |
$15
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Brass Collar Button Set of 2: These may even be copper, it's hard to tell.
What the folks who couldn't afford gold were wearing. Small approximately
half inch and uniquely decorated. |
GVJ45JDJJ |
$20 set
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Engraved Gold Collar Button Set of 2: Engraved "EH" in that OLD style
engraving! These are quite pretty with an enameled designed engraving. |
GVJ46JDJJ |
$40 set
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Fancy Cuff Link Set: Plated brass with rhinestones, and came in
set of three ;-) Most likely shirt buttons for fancy dress such as
tuxedo... |
GVJ47JFJJ |
$15 for all three |
 
Large Dress Clip: Dress clips were popular into the 1930's at least.
I'm not sure when they began. This one is quite large and was likely
worn on a wide neck or low neck dress, The design is an ornate floral
that looks like lilies. It is 2.5 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide and is
plated. Can be quite fashionably worn today. |
GVJ33JFJJ |
$16
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Engraved Silver Pin: Looks almost homemade, all silver. Attachment
bar appears to have been added, and it's marked "sterling". Engraved
"Josie" |
AVJ35AJJJ |
$25 |
 
Religious Pendant: Brass, seems to be written all in E' Spanole!
Click the thumbnail to read... |
GVJ95JBJJ |
$12 |
 
Religious Pendant: Silver Plated brass, "Our Lady of My Carmel, Pray
for Us." |
GVJ96JDJJ |
$12 |
TINY Religious Charm. All I can make out is "Sterling" and a picture
of a church and a Saint(?). Only measures pmm overall length. |
GVJ98JDJJ |
$10 |
Crucifix: Brass, very ornate with applied Christ figure. Mid 1900's. |
GVJ77JAJJ |
$10 |
 
Mary Pendent: Silver, not marked as to content. May even
be coin silver. Probably dates to early 1900's, with "Italy" stamped
on back. |
GVJ81JAJJ |
$25 |
Silver Dagger and Sword: This late Victorian pin is really great.
The two are connected with a tiny chain. C clasp pin on each. These
are in great shape and could be worn today. I love these because they
are unusual! |
GVJ57JDJJ |
$18
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Dramatic Sword: I love this pin and wanted to keep it! Very
bold and dramatic, it resembles an Arabic sword and has a design that is
probably cast rather than engraved. The handle is quite detailed and
the piece is plated. |
GVJ35JFJJ |
$21 |
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Item # |
Price | |
Arkansas Watch Fob: We think these are 1870-80's era, and they are often
dug at CW sites and mistaken for CW era artifacts. I've seen them for
several Confederate States, and am listing this one here because some
folks feel they were Veteran used items. "Warranted" on back, plus more we
can't read. |
CC63JAJJ1 |
$20 |
Old Boot Jack: Not sure of age, probably early 1900, but very rustic
and well used. In good shape, could still be used. |
CC62JHJJ |
$30 |
 
IXL Knives: Great condition, and marked with IXL mark!
Late 1800's era. |
MN282JGJJ |
$15 each |
Wooden Folding Ruler: Unfolds to 36", with brass hardware. Made
by Raybon, England. Unsure of exact date, but identical to ones from mid
1800's to late 1800's. |
CC57AEJJ |
$40 |
 
Wooden School Kit: Pencil box: Has places for pencils,
erasers, ink, etc, enclosed in a hardwood box with dovetail lids (2).
When removed, lids alow other compartments to open, muck like a puzzle.
Very ingenious! Dates from late 1800's. |
CC58AEJJ |
$55 |
Old Straight Razor Boxes: No razors, just boxes, I'm guessing from
late 1800's to early 1900's. Perfect way to display your old razors.
Could also be used in by reinactors to keep your razor in. |
CC55JAJJ |
$5 each |
 
Curry Combs: We have two, probably late 1800-early 1900 vintage, have
rust but have good solid handles. Your choice of the two shown. |
CC52ACJJ |
$25 each
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Miniature Hurdy-Gurdy: Wooden, plays The Wedding March and some other
tune I don't recognize via a metal crank on back. Has something
written on label, but I can't make it out. Size is 3 1/4" x 4".
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CC54GAJJ |
$145 |
 
Cut Out Button: Floral design, brass, with silvered back |
CC26JJEJ |
$6
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Walnut & Bug Cut Out Button: Gilted brass, neat design of walnut with
a beetle? on it. |
CC29JGJJ |
$15 |
 
Brass Balls Button: Just no other way to describe it... |
CC25JJEJ |
$3 |
Aqua Double Pen-Rest Inkwell: This is a clever design, with two
ridges blown into glass which provided a place to hold the pens. Much more
scarce than the common inkwells. Maker's mark with an R on the bottom. |
CC51AFJJ |
$35
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Cloth Covered Buttons: Don't know anything about these, probably
early 1900's. No shank, instead thread was sewn through cloth pad in back.
Note: I think these are for upholstery... |
CC20JVJJ
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$3 each |
 
Sash Buckle: We THINK this is a late Victorian piece, but it may date closer
to the 1860's than we think. Brass, with back bar soldered on. |
GVJ17JFJJ |
$22 |
 
Small Bloomers: Smaller pair of split cotton bloomers, these have a
yoked waist and cotton drawstring that cinches from approximately 22 inches
to 32 inch waist. This style is completely open when the drawstring is
untied, sort of like a wrap around that you step into. Approximately
25 inches from waist to bottom of lace. There are 2 layers of
this very delicate cotton lace. Another pair great for a small
re-enactor! |
CC46AEJJ |
$40
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1880's Ledger Book: Kids, this is what they used for records before
the computer! Appears to be owned by somebody who was a book-keeper. Many
entries, book approximately 9 x 14, close to three hundred pages. Skips some
pages as far as entries. |
BK19CAJJ |
$65
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Pen Nibs: Various eras, for use by re-enactors to create your own
pens, or to replace missing ones. |
CC4JJEJ |
$2 each |
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CC10AAJJ | $22 |
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Item # |
Price |
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Listening To The Master's Word: I just love this postcard!
It is apparently from a series because on the back is written on the side: "C.T.
Happy South Scenes." Probably from the 1930's. And this picture
makes you feel good, feel comforted when you look at it. The glare on
the left is because the card is in a protective plastic sleeve. |
MS11JFEJ |
$25
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Black Girl Postcard: In great unused condition. Early 1900's. |
MS9JCJJ |
$22
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Black Kids Postcard: Just plumb cute, and a bit of black history that
is gone forever. Has writing on back, and postmarked March, 1914 |
MS8ACJJ |
$26
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