A vintage c1930s-40s Mexican sterling silver double or sweater pin with two donkeys joined by a chain. They measure 2-3/4" x 1-1/4" and 2" x 1-1/8"; the brass chain is 1" long. Each donkey features a large claw-set natural malachite cabochon stone and each pin has a safety catch. It weighs 26.6 grams, it is stamped MEXICO SILVER with a joined NF maker's mark, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A funky, vintage c1930s necklace consisting of chain-link blue-stained clear celluloid links with suspended dyed blue wooden balls. The celluloid is a pale yellow with blue staining, the royal blue wood balls are suspended from brass hooks and the clasp is a gold-plated brass. This 16-1/4" necklace measures 1-3/8" across the blue beads, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An early and flashy large c1930 coat pin with glass moonstones and rhinestones. This unsigned 4-3/8 x 2-1/4" pin features high set flowers and leaves, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S...
A Russian 875 silver natural amber double swag or sweater pin. This brooch features a 1" x 3/4" silver-mounted amber pin joined by a second patterned silver pin by three fine link chains with natural polished amber stones. Each pin has a c-clasp, it extends to 7-1/4" between the pins and it hangs 6-1/4" deep...
This Coro rooster in gold plated base metal with black beak,eye,and feet and a red. The enameling on the tail is white with gold feather accents. The rooster stomach is a large amber colored crystal which measures 1 1/4 x 3/4". The stone shows an indention in the glass which appears to be smooth like it was a pour problem rather than a chip.
This copper pin is hand-constructed with architectural elements and securely set with a copper disc enameled in turquoise. It features a cone at each corner set on intersecting bands that are curled at each end. The square panel supporting all the pieces has a hammered look with slightly curved corners. There is a deep reddish patina to the copper, and some white areas of oxidation...
A lovely and unusual Retro 14K yellow gold floral pin, the flower set with a large round moonstone cabochon surrounded by round cut rhodolite garnet petals. The bouquet is tied together with a collet-set round cut citrine. The gemstones are of very fine quality. The moonstone has excellent blue adularescence and the rhodolites have intense raspberry red coloring. Rhodolite garnets are not often seen in Retro jewels. The clasp is marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1940...
A nice pair of Art Deco cufflinks, the faces fashioned from carved rectangular plaques of strongly-colored chrysoprase with faceted edges. The stones have nice translucency. The faces are attached by solid connectors to the heavy bar backs. The backs are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Size: 5/8” x 1/2". Weight: 5.5 grams.
An attractive gold plated signed AMITA JAPAN komai 6-1/2" bracelet. This bracelet is done in the Komai damascening technique in which gold, copper and silver are inlaid into etched grooves on black oxidized metal backings. This 3/4" wide bracelet features Chinese characters, scenes of buildings, a dragon, bamboo, a boat and a rickshaw with rider; it has a box clasp and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An Art Deco vintage gold filled and red crystal spider necklace circa 1930. This sautoir design necklace features a 1-1/4" width round spider with cherry red claw-set crystals suspended on a fine link 16" necklace with five red crystal rondel shape beads. The snap-over catch has a floral design and WBs. maker's initials, most likely for Ward Brothers of Birmingham, registered in 1888 - ?...
An Avon Belleville (Mazer) sterling rhinestone necklace & bracelet. This vintage 1950s-60s sterling silver 14-1/4" necklace and matching 7" bracelet is set with bezel set facetted square cut rhinestones, made by Avon Belleville. Founded by Abe Mazer of Mazer/Jomaz and located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada (1945-71), this company was purchased by the California Perfume Company (Avon) in 1971 (info from Illusionjewels, with thanks)...
Jane Wiberg sterling silver modernist brooch
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Expertly crafted
Solid with good weight
1 15/16" in diameter
Signed on verso
Excellent vintage condition
"Lucky eights" appear on these vintage pinwheel circle silver tone cufflinks in the right light. American made, circa 1970, unmarked. Size: 1 3/4" Dia. Condition is perfect.
Fishing for a gift? This vintage pair of gold tone open mouth bass-form cufflinks is perfect for your fisherman. Mid century American, unmarked. Size: 3/4 in. long. Minor wear.
This matching leaf pin and earrings by Ora are invisibly set. The pin is 2 1/4" long by 2 1/4" wide. The earrings are 7/8" round clips .
American Modernist Sterling Quartz Crystal Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
3 1/4" x 2"
Very early (1930-40's) handmade sterling silver creamer and sugar set with tray designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The set weighs 560grms. The serving tray has a handhammered finish & measures 10 1/4" X 6 1/4", 241 grms. Beautiful conditon with some very light surface scratching. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO 925 Creamer- 3" X 4 1/2", Sugar- 3 3/4" X 4 1/2", both in beautidful condition, no dents or dings...
RARE
The bracelet is marked McClelland Barclay on the open clasp link. The back is worn but the front is in very good condition. The plating is 14kt gold over brass and the paste stones are set in silver plated channel. The bracelet has Faux ruby sets that are of the Verneuil process of flame fusion of synthetic crystal making. These are very good faux ruby of pigeon blood red color. The depth of bracelet is almost 5/8" with width 3/4" x 7" long. Very collectable and almost impossible to...