An E A Bliss gold plated buckle design sash brooch circa 1895. This hand engraved pin measures 3-1/8" x 1-5/8" and has the original c-clasp. It has the company mark of the EA Bliss company of New York (est. 1875). This company later became Napier. Sash pins were quite popular at the end of the Victorian era, with some fine Art Nouveau designs also. This lovely oval piece is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, just some moderate patina...
This beautiful large vintage Wedgwood England black and white cameo pin/ brooch is set in a silver frame. Subject matter depicts cherubs at play while the dog sleeps under the tree and the cherub plays the horn. It measures 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" . It is in excellent condition. It is marked on the back F04 (=1904).
This is a HARD TO FIND ART DECO EISENBERG ORIGINAL BROOCH Ca. 1920- 1935. From a Suburb of Washington, D.C. Estate this Designer piece measures 3 1/4" X 1 5/8". Made with multiple Fancy shaped and Round Rhinestones this is for the Collector who wants the Early EISENBERG pieces. Some normal aging discoloration; however, not offensively so
This is an EARLY EISENBERG ORIGINAL BROOCH from a Maryland Estate.
The size is 2 3/4" long X 1 3/4" wide. On a Scale of ten.. call this one a 6-7. This is due to fading of the SMALLER STONES and fading of 3 of the 7 LARGER STONES. EISENBERG ORIGINAL Collectors Add this One to the Box
This Coro gold tone swan brooch has white & black enamel neck and tail accents.
Green and yellow enameling for grass and flowers. Red and clear rhinestones.
Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 1 1/2"
Condition: Excellent.
Hallmark: Coro Pat pend.
This is typical fine work by Hobe. The leaves and bow are layered. The roses go a step further by having individual petals wrap to form a circle just as real roses do. The semi-triangular plaque with the rectangular bottom marked Hobe, sterling, 1/20 14k, indicates that this brooch is lovely older Hobe dating between 1918 and 1932. 3" long.1 1/2" wide. 1/2" deep.
This McClelland Barclay gold and pave silver maple leaf pin is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. This pin is Circa 1940.
Known as the Josephine Baker bracelet, this c1935 Bakelite and brass cuff was originally designed to hold face powder and a small square powder puff.
The inner diameter of the cuff is 2 1/4" (6 cm) x 2" (5.5 cm). The opening is
1 1/4" (3.5 cm). At the widest part, the cuff measures 1 11/16" (4.9 cm). It tapers to 1/2" (1.2 cm) at the open ends.
Though the powder and puff are no longer with us, the compact area is clean
and has a 1 1/4" (3.5 cm) square opening and a 1/4" (.6 cm) depth...
This Trifari poodle is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling.It is circa 1936-1937. Was originally sold at Hammacher Schemmer in New York for $5.00. Designer was Alfred Philippe. It is 1 1/2" square .
Reference:
American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.
This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940...
This Ernest Steiner pave & black enamel poodle dog brooch is rhodium plated base metal, with rhinestones and enameling. It is hallmarked Ernest Steiner in an oval plaque. It is 1 1/2" square.
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry ( 2008) V2, p 57
It is pre 1942.
This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940...
Sterling vermeil clip 3" long x 1 1/2" wide with hinged clip earrings. Lots going on here: sword, shield, swirling banners with tiny clear rhinestones and faux pearls. Very three dimensional.
This Coro 'Geissmann Screech Owl' 1938 is rhodium-plated base metal with black and red enameling and pave rhinestones, depicting a screech owl in the act of swooping down on its prey.
Robert Geissmann was of German origin, and lived in New York. He was probably a freelancer who occasionally worked for Cor and the jewelry sector...
A graceful treasure, this 1930's Chanel pin has tremblant wings, and three shades of enamel with clear rhinestone accents. It is in perfect condition. 3" by 2" and very three dimensional. Old Chanel script signature on the back.
Description: This bracelet is gold plated base metal with rhinestones, enameling and faux pearls.
Hallmarked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No 121859
Reference: Patent reproduced below
Condition: Excellent except for the plating on the back of the bracelet
Dimensions: 7" x 1"
Superb craftsmanship and quality materials give this Hobe piece the allure of real gemstones and gold. The crystals are faceted and clear backed. This brooch which converts to a pendant, is the essence of the fine work evident in old Hobe pieces. 1 3/4" long, including dangles and 1 1/4" wide.
This Duette shouts Deco! As with all Coro Duettes, it can be taken apart and worn as to clips. This brooch is very versatile---worn as a brooch, two clips, one clip as a scarf holder or on a hat band. it makes a wonderful "belt buckle"!. A very early Coro, displaying patent number 1798867, the piece dates from 1931. It is signed Coro Duette on the back along with the patent number. 3 1/4" across, 1 3/4 top to bottom.
These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond.
As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.
Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch...
This Alexander Korda 'Thief of Bagdad' cloaked rider pin is silver colored base metal. This pin is considered a masterpiece of costume jewelry some of which were produced by Rice Weiner inspired by Korda's 1940 film.
Excellent condition.
FREE FIRS CLASS USPS SHIPPIING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. Circa 1940.
A very early signed vintage Monet Jewelers gold plated Art Deco necklace 1930s-40. This 16-3/4" necklace has a box link style with a hook and eye closure, along with rectangular tube 1-1/8" drops. It has the original MONET JEWELERS metal tag, and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some losses to the plating on the chain and on the skin-side of the tubular drops...
RARE
The bracelet is marked McClelland Barclay on the open clasp link...
This Alexander Korda "Thief of Bagdad" fur clip (pin clip) is 1 3/8" x 7/8". It is a fully dimensional man with a crystal marble.
Sir Alexander Korda was a Hungarian born film director and producer. He was the first film director to be knighted. This movie started the trend for collectors wanting jewelry like the pieces worn in the movie. Most of this jewelry was produced by Rice Weiner. This pin is circa 1940 the same time that the film came out.
There are no hallmarks on this item .
Description: base metal, enameling, rhinestones
Hallmark: None but known to be KTF pat. Pend.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 1 5/8"
Designer: Alfred Philippe
Wonderful, versatile sterling Coro clips. They can be worn together as a brooch as shown here, or separated and worn as clips (great on a hat or belt). The set has a patent number which dates its production as beginning in 1931. The back of the Duette has the patent number and is marked sterling and Coro Duette. The earrings are marked sterling. Duette measures 2 1/2" high, 2" wide. Earrings are 1 3/8" high, 1/2" wide.
This scrip Coro horse head pin is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling. It is 2 3/4" x 2 1/2". It is in excellent condition. It is circa 1937.
A large signed Coro 1930s rhinestone bow pin. This 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" pin features foil backed baguette, round and oval cut white rhinestones in a silver plated mount; it is signed CORO and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some dulling to some of the rhinestones. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs...
This McClelland Barclay "V shaped" necklace is gold and rhodium base metal with rhinestones.
Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay
Dimensions: 16 1/4" overall. central element is 4 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, V.1, p. 247 dated 1939 from advertisement in Glamour, Dec 1939
This desirable pin is full of jazzy faux diamonds and brilliant amethyst rhinestones that sparkle and glitter like there is no tomorrow. And that’s just what it was about during the flamboyant Deco period... glitzy and flashy.
The broach measures 2 1/2” across and 1 ¼” deep. It is in excellent vintage condition with some slight plating wear and guaranteed vintage.
His items are rare because he only produced jewelry between 1935-1943 and was killed in WWII.
This vintage rhinestone McClelland Barclay fur clip is 2 1/2" tall. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. No missing stones.
This Reinad 'Asian Princess' is gold tone metal. It is hallmarked Reinad. It is 3 3/4" x 2 1/2". Excellent vintage condition. This famous signed Hattie Carnegie book piece of an oriental on his junk (san pan or fishing boat) is molded plastic to mimic carved angel skin coral or ivory on a gold plated setting is in near mint condition. The billowing sails are very detailed as well as the choppy waves. This pin is 2 1/4" x 2 1/8
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Rhodium plate metal pin clip , engraved crystal and chalcedony, rhinestones and baguettes, of a wheelbarrow full of flowers. The wheelbarrow is covered in pave rhinestones and features clear baguettes on the handle and a small blue cabochon for the wheel hub. The flowers are made of white and blue engraved glass paste. Hard to find this 1" X 2" beauty. This piece was produced in 2 sizes, this is the smaller size.
Ref: Tolkein & Wilkinson Collectors Guide of Costume jewelry, Firefly Book, 1...
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. The back bears the impressed name of Jean Augis, a Lyons, France, jewelry designer and master metalsmith most acti...
This Coro enamel trembler lotus flower brooch matches the duettes.
The stamens are mounted on a spring ( en tremblant) so they can be made to quiver. This is definitely one of the most sought after brooches. I have never seen any other anywhere.
Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2"
Patent Aug 27, 1940 Des. 122,196
Hallmark: none
This pin is hallmarked Jomaz. It is 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" wide.
This Jomaz rhinestome pin has a 3 dimensional rhodium plated design with 14 horizontal rows of clear rhinestone baguettes that appear to fold around a thick ribbon of dozens of small clear rhinestones.
This tessellated Crown Trifari bracelet is gold plated base metal with teal green rhinestones. Circa 1948.
This is a fabulously decadent-looking bracelet. It is hallmarked Trifari & Pat Pend Corp on the back of one end.
This bracelet focuses on the stunning center piece, which, on this item, is comprised of open-backed and prong-set oval-shaped brilliant teal/green rhinestones in 2 sizes. These are flanked by tiny clear rounds. All the stones in the large domed center piece are facete...
This exquisite fruit berries pin was made in Austria almost exclusively for export to the United States. It has a wonderful rich color.
It is made of molded or carved glass, usually transparent or translucent. The glowing appearance of the fruit is enhanced by the fact that the glass is backed with gold foil, making it both richer in color and more light reflective. The leaves and stems of the fruit pale green crystal rhinestone.
This Reinad gold filigree and multi color gems link bracelet is 7 1/2" long by 3/4" wide. It is gold plated base metal, faux gems, cameo,. It is marked Reinad. Circa 1941-1942.. Retails for $285.00
sterling vermeil with a green rhinestone collar and clear rhinestone set cuffs and instrument.
Manufactured by Goldseal MFG for Urie Mandle Co.
Designer: Murray Slater, patent 146752 in 1947.
Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Carla and Robert Brunialti p 240.
Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2"
Hallmarks: NONE- The two buttons for signature seem to be there but I cannot read anything on them. All of the pieces that I have had have been sterling, so I am assuming that this one is also.
This Coro pegasus cuckoo clock fur clip is hallmarked Coro with the Pegasus in front. It is 3 5/8" x 1 5/8". Lots of detail in this fur clip. Circa 1940.
Gorgeous big statement vintage 1940s French wired necklace with very big faceted yellow topaz glass beads, ornate French filigree beads, and snake chains,
with a matching link chain section at the back. Great on its own or layer with other similar sautoirs. 32 inches wearable length and 3/4 inch or 20mm at the
beads. Excellent condition with some slight flea bites to some beads, not noticeable at a short distance. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
This Coro combined brooch and folding photo locket ( 4 frame family) is 2 1/2" closed x 1". It is in vertual mint condition despite it's age. This locket was designed by Alfred Katz Des 152,103 in 1948
This is Bobye Queen of Eisenberg favorite clip.
Dimensions: 4" x 2"
This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' gray & clear rose brooch is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones.
Hallmarked Trifari with crown and copyright C.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 3 1/4" x 2"
Reference: Tolkein and Winkinson, A Collector's Guide to Costume Jewelry, p. 104, pictured.
Reference: Schiffer, Best of Costume Jewelry, p. 103, Patent 162,456 , March 13, 1951
Dimension: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"
Circa: 1940s
Condition: Excellent
These Trifari crown earrings are in excellent condition. They are 1 1/2" long by 1" wide.
This Kramer blue rhinestone necklace is hallmarker "Kramer". It is 16" bib design. Looks fabulous on.
Description: This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' gold pave and baguettes trotting horse pin is rhodium and gold plated base metal with rhinestones.
Hallmark: It is marked Trifari with Crown, pat. pend. This pin is circa 1946.
Condition: It is in excellent vintage condition.
Dimensions: 1 3/4" by 1 15/16".
Insured shipping is included in the price.
Cast pewter and gilt pendant with a squirrel, by Volmer Bahner, c 1940, made to look like bronze. VB (1912 – 1995) was a Danish designer who in his jewels usually worked with enamel and silver. However, during WWII silver and even bronze was sometimes hard to find and cheaper material such as pewter was used as a substitute. Nature was Bahner's source of inspiration and stylized flowers, leaves and animals are often seen in his jewelry. Signed Volmer Bahner. Width "1 ½ / 3.7 cm. Condition: w...
Description: all stones are present and sparkling.
Hallmark: Trifari with crown crown.
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 3/4" diameter
Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones
Marked: Trifari with Crown
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.
Condition: Excellent
Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"
Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518
This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe" small fruit salad wheelbarrow clip is rhodium plated base metal, with rhinestones, and fruit salads. It is hallmarked Trifari with a crown, Des Pat. No 125185.
It is in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1941 It is 2" x 1"
Ref: Collectors Guide to Costume Jewelry by Tolkein & Wilkinson, p 75.
Ref: Costume Jewelry (Confident Collector) by Harrice Miller p. 156.157
Ref: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by A Gordon, p. 177
Ref: American Costume Jewelry- Ar...
This Trifari "Meteor" brooch has clear baguette rhinestones and gold tone plating. It is hallmarked Trifari Pat Pen. It is 2 1/4" long.
This DeRosa shimmering red Metallic Enamel bracelet is absolutely amazing.
It is 7 1/2" long by 1 3/16" wide by 1/4" tall.
I can say with certainty that this is indeed a rare find. It is not signed. It is circa 1940.
Each full bloom rose has centers of white pave rhinestones on top.
There is no enamel loss, no missing rhinestones, and no dead rhinestones. It is just an incredibly fabulous bracelet.
Anything made by DeRosa is striking in design with high quality enamel work....
This is an old timer, sterling from the 1940's. The cabochons are prong set and open back, and vibrant in color. The tiny clear rhinestones are set in graceful scrolled patterns. Great brooch for a suit or coat! 4 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide. Coro pegasus and sterling marked on the back.
Heavily gold plated, Mazer has designed a very three dimensional piece of considerable elegance. 2 3/8" long, 1 7/8" wide. Very heavy brooch.
This American flag pin with Pole and Halyard is made of gold tone base metal with prong set rhinestones. It is in excellent condition. 1 7/8" tall by 1" wide.
These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond.
As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.
Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch. Or, you ...
This is a MIRIAM HASKELL BROOCH ca. 1945- 1965. From a Maryland Estate suburb of Washington, DC
