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Acanthus Antiques Decorative & Fine Art, Period Furniture, Estate Jewelry

www.acanthusantiques.com
[email protected] In 2016, we relocated to Charleston, SC .

We opened in exclusive antique centers in the South. We are now showing at Antiques at South Windermere and Seventeen South Antiques in West Ashley, Charleston, S.C. We have now opened a large show room which is by appointment only in West Ashley! Please phone 3015290018 for an appointment. Each of our Charleston locations has an individual flavor, reflecting the taste of the local clientele. We have utilized the Internet since 1997, and maintain a high presence within social media, allowing our clientele many options to keep in touch with us. Acanthus Antiques shows up in a variety of searches and in many venues. Our areas of concentration include antique furniture, fine and decorative art, and antique, estate, and contemporary jewelry. Our collection of jewelry includes a wide array of cufflinks and stick pins for the gentlemen, as well as every other conceivable form of jewelry for the ladies. We also offer contemporary designer jewels, furniture and art, to fit the changing needs of our customers. We are are constantly adding to our inventory. Personally selecting objects from private collections. Feel free to contact us about specific pieces for which you are searching. Also, feel free to contact us with individual objects or collections with which you wish to part. In addition to outright purchasing, we offer competitive consignment rates. Lawrence Perlmutter has been in the antiques business his entire life, opening his first shop in Bethesda, Maryland at the age of 11. Antiques are his passion and the scope of his knowledge and has been built on over 40 years of research and hands on experience. His photographic memory, has been an incredible asset to his profession. The magnitude of his knowledge in fine and decorative art , exhibits a great depth and confidence. Karen Perlmutter, his wife, with a legal and business background, joined the business 27 years ago, and has developed a vast knowledge in fine jewelry and small decorative objects and collectibles. As the site will reveal, Karen has a keen and broad eye for unique examples of beautifully crafted jewels in both gold and silver. She appreciates quality and craftsmanship, both antique and contemporary. We strive to make your shopping experience pleasurable. Any questions you ever have, we are open to helping you find an answer! We welcome photos or descriptions of objects that you wish to sell or consign, and keep a data base for items that you seek for your personal use or collection.

Victorian dangle earrings in 14K gold, with the kind of drop that moves when you do. Each earring pairs a circular top w...
11/02/2026

Victorian dangle earrings in 14K gold, with the kind of drop that moves when you do. Each earring pairs a circular top with an engraved fan-shaped drop, hung from a wire hook for pierced ears. The scrolled, hand-finished shapes are typical of the period. A Victorian pair with plenty of movement. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Vintage coral flower earrings in 14K yellow gold, circa 1970. Each stud centers on a smooth, round angel skin coral, a s...
11/01/2026

Vintage coral flower earrings in 14K yellow gold, circa 1970. Each stud centers on a smooth, round angel skin coral, a soft peachy pink, surrounded by textured gold petals. It’s pure 1970s: warm, sculptural, and happy. The kind of earring that makes an everyday outfit feel finished. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Cultured pearl necklace with a 14K white gold filigree clasp, and a classic that never needs an introduction. The pearls...
10/31/2026

Cultured pearl necklace with a 14K white gold filigree clasp, and a classic that never needs an introduction. The pearls have a soft, creamy glow that warms whatever you wear them with, and the openwork filigree clasp is a quiet detail worth turning over to admire. Pearls like these are the kind of gift that gets passed down. The holidays are close, and this one is ready for them. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Victorian insect jewelry in 14K gold and amethyst. The insect’s body and head are round amethysts, with textured gold le...
10/30/2026

Victorian insect jewelry in 14K gold and amethyst. The insect’s body and head are round amethysts, with textured gold legs and antennae, and it rests on a gold bar between two more amethysts, all set in beaded Etruscan-style settings. Victorians adored insects in their jewelry, and this one has plenty of personality. A fitting find for Halloween weekend. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Antique Art Nouveau cufflinks by Larter & Sons, in 14K gold, circa 1900–1910. Each oval face carries a tiny relief of Po...
10/29/2026

Antique Art Nouveau cufflinks by Larter & Sons, in 14K gold, circa 1900–1910. Each oval face carries a tiny relief of Poseidon driving his chariot, drawn by hippocampi, the sea horses of Greek myth. The modeling is lively and detailed, the kind of storytelling in miniature that Art Nouveau jewelers loved. More than a century old. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Blue chalcedony cluster ring in 18K white gold. Seven oval cabochons sit in a domed cluster, each one polished to a soft...
10/28/2026

Blue chalcedony cluster ring in 18K white gold. Seven oval cabochons sit in a domed cluster, each one polished to a soft, milky blue that shifts with the light. Chalcedony has a quiet, watery glow, and this ring wears like a little bouquet on the hand. It’s a cool-toned alternative to the usual diamond and sapphire, and it goes with everything. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Antique Georgian brooch, circa 1818, in silver and rose gold with mine cut diamonds. That makes it more than 200 years o...
10/27/2026

Antique Georgian brooch, circa 1818, in silver and rose gold with mine cut diamonds. That makes it more than 200 years old, and the hand-worked character of early 19th century jewelry is easy to see. A pierced rose gold center sits inside an oval frame of old mine cut stones set in silver, a combination typical of the period. At roughly 1½ by 1 inch, it is a collector’s piece with plenty of detail to study. This piece is live on our website — link in the first comment.

Coming soon to Acanthus Antiques! 🦁This early 19th century Classical console table, circa 1820, has two carved lion mono...
10/26/2026

Coming soon to Acanthus Antiques! 🦁

This early 19th century Classical console table, circa 1820, has two carved lion monopodia legs, each with a mane, a chest and a paw foot. The top is white marble. Below it, the mahogany apron has a flame-figured veneer and carved acanthus leaf panels at the corners. Fluted columns rise from the platform base.

It’s a real statement piece for an entry hall, living room or dining room.

We’re still getting it ready to list. If you’d like details before it’s online, send us a message!

Lavender jade drop earrings in 14K yellow gold. Soft lavender dyed jade columns hang from an openwork gold surmount, a p...
10/21/2026

Lavender jade drop earrings in 14K yellow gold. Soft lavender dyed jade columns hang from an openwork gold surmount, a pretty mix of color and fine detail. They're marked 14K, measure about 1¼ inches long, and are in excellent condition. A graceful pair that goes from everyday wear to something special.

Full details on our website. Available now at AcanthusAntiques.com.

10/20/2026

Antique religious sculpture, carved and polychromed, 16th/17th century. This Madonna and Child is a gilt and polychromed figure with a quiet, serious presence: the Madonna’s lowered gaze, the draped robe, the Child held on her arm. It stands about 19 inches tall, large enough to anchor a shelf, mantel or collection.

The surface shows the wear you’d expect from several centuries, with age-related losses to the paint and gilding. It’s in good condition for its age, and it reads as something that has been handled and cherished for a very long time.

Full details on our website. Available now at AcanthusAntiques.com.

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4 Avondale Avenue
Charleston, SC
29407

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