All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #50055 (stock #17FX, 22D)
The brown Bakelite bracelet on the left has a nicely carved daisy pattern. 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" inside diameter. The brown marbled butterscotch ("Mississippi Mud") on the right is chunky and has a lighter colored inside demonstrating age. 3/4" wide, 3/8" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #9891 (stock #bake73D)
This sassy scottie silhouette is typical of the early Bakelite days. Scotties were a popular breed then, partly because of Franklin Roosevelt's little scottie Fala. This little butterscotch guy measures 2 3/8" nose to tail and 2 1/8" ear to paw.3/16" thick.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #775562 (stock #T 1636)
SOLD. Vintage brass rope framed open work figural celluloid oval pin marked DEPOSE FRANCE (patented in France) with trombone pin catch. Two celluloid layers of cut out detailed work create a 3D effect depicting a 19th century couple under a canopy in foreground and a fancy coach and coachman in background. You can even see her lace edged petticoat! The rope is darkened in areas, priced accordingly. Sold, no price, no info please
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #9892 (stock #74A)
Marbled and painted , this very old brooch was originally aqua in color as is evident on its back. It measures 2 1/4" long, 2" wide approximately. It is worn arrows facing down.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #754989 (stock #5709)
An Art Deco green celluloid & rhinestone bangle circa 1930. This small but attractive vintage celluloid bangle measures 2-1/8" across the interior and is 3/16" wide. The green rhinestones are the older cut small table stones of that period. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, losses or damage. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #1033676 (stock #6348)
A vintage 1930s barbell-style hatpin in wonderful coral Bakelite (or Catalin). This pin consists of two 7/8" diameter hand-carved balls linked by a threaded brass pin. This unsigned pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, stains, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #13516 (stock #55i)
Carved and painted with a 3/8" wall, a 3/8" height, this Bakelite bracelet is great worn singly or in a group. 2 1/2" inside dimension. Flip side of the bracelet has the same design as that shown.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #12515 (stock #3090B)
Great carving in this floral motif clip. The back reveals that it was once olive in color, and time has turned it to a nice warm brown. The clip has a patent number, long, and difficult to read. 2 1/4" long, 1 1/2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #17707 (stock #Bak62L60)
With its continuous carved leaf pattern, this orange bangle has a presence! It is 1 7/16" wide with a straight wall and a 2 1/2" inside diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Clips : Pre 1940 item #83277 (stock #5234E)
Amathyst glass open-back stones with gold plated flowers form this clip. Very elegant. Can be worn in many ways: plunging neckline, hat, belt, pocket, purse. Ornate single clip attachment.3" wide, 2" high, 5/8" thick.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #9835 (stock #17GX)
This sparkling Eisenberg two prong clip measures 2" long by 1 7/8" wide. It is stamped Eisenberg in block letters, also stamped sterling.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #45008 (stock #rosen32L67)
Sterling vermeil pendant-tassel necklace and clip earrings, Nettie Rosenstein from the 1930's or early 40's. Pendant has oriental feeling in a bird cage effect complete with ruby rhinestone flowers and turquoise colored beads. Simulated seed pearls form the border. The twisted rope chain is thick and works well with the pendant. Oval earrings match the pendant design. Chain is 15" long, 1/4" thick. Pendant is 2" long, 1" wide, 1/2" deep. Tassel is 1 1/2" long. Earrings are 1 1/8" by 3/4"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #90244 (stock #eisen26X)
Beautiful Eisenberg. Creamy faux pearls with small rhinestones. Note the chain with dangling pearls that move as you do. Old block-letter Eisenberg signature. 2 1/2 wide, 2" long including fringe.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #710632 (stock #chan5ND)
Wonderful Chanel brooch from the 1930's. It is in excellent condition. There are five enamel flowers with leaves (the white one faces sideways), and the center and the perimeter of the bow are studded with clear, sparkling, tiny rhinestones. The metal back is silver color. Chanel in script is on the center back. 3 1/4" wide, 1 3/4" high. Quite chunky.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #325817 (stock #tri194B)
Heavily gold plated, this Trifari fur clip has the crown mark over the stamp of Trifari.An old Trifari piece probably from the 1930's. Note the safety clasp on one of the prongs. Pave rhinestones with large multi-colored crystals. 3" by 1 1/2".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #17068 (stock #5212F)
Jelly belly,rhinestones, and sterling, this charming critter is hard to resist. He is approaching his seventieth birthday and he is in great shape. Super to wear on a hat or on your shoulder. He is 2" long and 1 3/4" across his widest scurrying legs.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #13649 (stock #1H)
Flowers, leaves and bows from the 1930's. Luscious square red rhinestones surround pale pink aurora borealis rhinestones. these are accompanied by sterling and enamel. Brooch is 3 1/2" by 3". Hinged clip earrings are 1" in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1940 item #6840 (stock #faceE)
This exotic Deco brooch of black colored metal (for dramatic effect) measures 2 3/8" long and 2 1/8" wide.