Suzy Lemay

Antique and Vintage Treasures - from Great Britain, France and Continental Europe. Welcome to my Suzy Lemay page.

My name is Susan Clark and my passion is sourcing distinctive and exciting antique and vintage jewellery and small collectables. Please browse my online shop www.rubylane.com.shop/suzylemay

19/10/2026

I believe that this charming antique pill box is German in origin. It is stamped for 900 quality silver and bears what are possibly French import marks. I am dating it to circa 1900- 1920.

The lavish, raised engraving is in the repoussé style and covers the front, back and sides. There are beautiful flowers, buds and swirling leaves.

The name repoussé comes from the French pousser, 'to push forward'. This technique, became popular in Europe during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.

The box opens easily on its hinge via a tab at the front. The interior is richly gilded. On the top rim is ‘900’ for the quality of silver, maker’s marks and what appear to be two worn weevil marks which indicates importation into France.

10/10/2026

This delightful, French cross pendant dates to circa 1900. It looks just like solid rose gold but I was told that it was made of ‘pomponne’ which is the French equivalent of the English pinchbeck. In other words this is an alloy of base metals made to look like gold. The alternative is 18k gold plate but I can see no signs of wear.

This cross has a very unusual construction. It looks like it is made of ruffles of fabric, pierced for effect. The colour is old rose gold. At the top is a ring and a substantial bail. In the centre is a 5mm natural pearl in a floral setting. The arms are set with pink and purple glass beads which catch the light beautifully.

On the back is a pierced base, very slightly bent but it doesn’t affect the front.

You can find this attractive and very unusual, antique cross in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane online shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4517866031/antique-french-pomponne-ruffle-cross
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4821/French-Antique-'Pomponne'-Ruffle-Cross-Pendant

12/09/2026

This most amazing, and very rare silver enamel aide memoire was created by the celebrated Norwegian silversmith, Marius Hammer (1847-1927).

Marius Hammer began to produce enamel pieces in 1890. I believe this item dates to circa 1910-1920. It bears British import marks.

The front is enamelled in cobalt blue with a delicate, graduated design beneath the enamel. There is a white enamel border.

At the top is a ring and a bail for hanging. The silver pencil pushes out from the top. It is in great condition with an intact lead.

The aide memoire opens to reveal a writing pad. On sheet bears some writing. The others are blank. It closes firmly once the pencil is inserted.

The reverse is plain silver. It bears a British import mark and ‘925’ for sterling silver. Below this is the mark of Marius Hammer, an ‘M’ over an anvil.

Marius Hammer founded his workshop in the late nineteenth century in Bergen, Norway. Along with David Andersen and Jacob Tostrup he was a pioneer in the development of enamel jewellery. Items by Marius Hammer are always wonderful and quite rare.

You can find it in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane online shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4561099033/marius-hammer-antique-norwegian-silver
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4902/Norwegian-Antique-Marius-Hammer-Silver-Enamel
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12/08/2026

This beautiful, antique, butterfly pin bears the mark of ‘JA&S’. This is the mark of John Aitkin and Son of Birmingham, England. I am dating this butterfly to circa 1918.
The colours are very much of the period.

It is made of sterling silver with enamel and measures 1½” (4cms) across the top of the wingspan. It weighs 7.26 grams.

The enamelling is in pale lilac with a body in a contrasting darker shade It has bold black ovals with pale green centres and red dots. There are beautiful and realistic markings beneath the enamel and the lower part of the body is ribbed.

On the back is a solid old style, c clip . At top left is a serial number ‘2378’ and the ‘JA&S’ mark. The opposite side is marked a lttle faintly ‘Sterling Silver’.

This lovely butterfly is in fine antique condition with all the enamel intact. You can find it on both my Etsy and Ruby Lane online shops using the links in my bio and searching 'JA&S'.

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05/07/2026

This quite amazing citrine gemstone necklace dates to the Art Deco period circa 1920-1930. I believe it is of Scottish origin.

The magnificent cubed and faceted citrines have a superb glitter. The spacers are small, faceted, darker Cairngorm citrines which also catch the light beautifully. The necklace is mounted on a metal cord and closes with a gilt ring clasp.

This very rare and utterly ravishing necklace is in truly excellent condition.

You can find it in both my online Etsy and Ruby Lane shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4397588450/art-deco-citrine-cubes-and-cairngorm
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4083/Art-Deco-Citrine-Cubes-Cairngorm-Spacers

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21/06/2026

This breathtaking Arts & Crafts silver, gold and rock crystal brooch is unsigned, yet unmistakably the work of renowned English silversmith Bernard Instone.

Bernard Instone was born in 1891 and died in 1987, but stopped working in the 1960’s. He trained in Birmingham and Berlin and set up his own company in 1920. He was very influential in the British Arts and Crafts movement and his work is now highly respected and collected. A recently published book by Tracy Henrikson showcases his work.

Dating to around 1925, and beautifully handcrafted in the Arts & Crafts tradition, this brooch features an exquisite rock crystal cabochon in the centre, ornamented with silver leaves, pretty raised gold flowers, and five faceted rock crystal ovals.

I have scoured the internet and been unable to find another example like it. It may well have been a one-off commissioned piece.

You can find it in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane shops using the links:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4427217032/bernard-instone-unsigned-arts-and-crafts
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4589/Arts-Crafts-English-Silver-Gold-Rock

17/06/2026

Liberty of London Antique Arts and Crafts Silver Enamel and Baroque Pearl Pendant

This beautiful, silver enamel and pearl pendant dates to the Arts and Crafts period circa 1910. It was made for the famous Liberty of London. A friend owns original Liberty sketch catalogues and he was kind enough to send me the photo of the design.

The silver tests to sterling. It bears on tiny mark which is illegible.

The pierced pendant resembles a stylised peacock, a popular motif of the era. At the top is a bail attached to a ring at the top.

The oval frame is finished with fine cording. At the base is a lustrous mabe or baroque pearl with vanes radiating outwards. They end in turquoise enamel motifs with tiny silver leaves, The top silver motif looks like a rosebud. There are also little buds around the frame.

The base is finished with a baroque pearl drop.

The reverse is smoothly finished. The tiny mark is on the base of the bail.

This exquisite and very rare pendant is in fine antique condition, with only the minutest signs of age.

You can find it in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane my online shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4513370241/liberty-of-london-arts-and-crafts
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4807/Liberty-London-Antique-Arts-Crafts-Silver
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13/06/2026

English Antique 1913 Silver Enamel Dragonfly Pin - JA&S

This stunning, antique dragonfly pin is signed ‘JA&S’. It is made of sterling silver with enamel It bears full English hallmarks for the year 1913.

It has lustrous blue wings with dusky pink wing tips. There are black accents and fine line detailing beneath the enamel The body is pale lilac with ribbed detail whilst the tail is steely blue. What a superb combination of colours!

On the back is an old style c clasp and the signature ‘JA&S’ which is the mark of John Aitkin and Son of Birmingham, England. This company made the most amazing enamelled butterflies and dragonflies in the most subtle and beautiful colours.

On the top right hand side are the hallmarks – the anchor for the Birmingham assay office, the lion passant for sterling silver and the date letter ‘O’ for 1913.

This very rare and beautiful dragonfly is in fine antique condition with all the enamel on the wings and tail intact.

You can find it in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane online shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4514780030/jas-english-antique-1913-silver-enamel
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4809/English-Antique-1913-Silver-Enamel-Dragonfly

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24/05/2026

French Antique Gold Filled 'ORIA' Virgin Mary Medal or Charm - E DROPSY

This is a lovely, 18 carat gold filled, French medal pendant or charm marked ‘Oria’ - a prestigious maker of elegant gold filled jewellery. The pendant bears a delightful image of the Virgin Mary. It is signed by the celebrated French designer, Emile Dropsy (1858-1923). I believe that it dates to circa1910-1920.

This exquisitely sculpted image of the Virgin Mary in profile has a halo of dark blue enamel. There is an attractive beaded surround. The signature ‘E Dropsy’ is at lower right.

At the top is a ring with a bail attached. The bail is marked ‘ORIA’. The reverse is plain ready for an engraving. It has a beaded frame.

This exquisite piece is in fine antique condition. It is also very rare.

You can find it in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane online shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4506323287/oria-e-dropsy-french-antique-gold-filled
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4787/French-Antique-Gold-Filled-'ORIA'-Virgin?search=1
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21/05/2026

European 835 Silver Victorian Style Leaf Bangle

This beautiful 835 silver bracelet is a bit of a mystery. The quality of silver marks it out as most likely German or Austrian but I will just call it European. As to age, it has a look of Victorian but equally it could be from the early 20th century. I just don’t know so will classify it as vintage. It is certainly very rare.

The pierced bangle has a beautiful run of engraved leaves with swirling stems. It has a double corded surround and the edge is finished with tiny silver balls.

The reverse is smoothly finished It closes with a push in clasp which holds well. It is also fitted with a safety chain. The mark ‘835’ is on the clasp.

This stunning bracelet is in fine vintage or antique condition with a lovely patina of age.

You can find it in both my Etsy and Ruby Lane online shops:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4509001523/victorian-style-european-835-silver-leaf
Ruby Lane - https://www.rubylane.com/item/591985-4790/European-835-Silver-Victorian-Style-Leaf?search=1
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