Vintage Blue Bird Pin Brooch "C" Enamel Gilt Brass

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1950: item #151182
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Feathered Friends Lovers Delight Round Brooch with Cut Work of a Blue or Jaybird on a Branch with peach, salmon colored hand painted Guilloche blossoms. "C" clasp. Delicious Enamel in very nice condition - nothing missing. 1.75" across.
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A charming clown pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1930: item #149212
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This adorable plastic clown pin is highlighted by tinted details. Shown on page 97 in Fun Jewelry by Nancy Schiffer. I don't know who made this one but 1930 is the correct date. Unsigned, it measures 3" tall and 1 1/2" wide.

CRYSTAL BIB NECKLACE

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1970: item #141346
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Faceted black and aurora borealis crystal beads compose this unsigned stunning choker. The choker is 1" wide. The bib is 6" long and 5 1/2" across the top.

Art Deco Necklace Bib Brass Book Chain Orange

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1930: item #138781
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c. 1930 Brass Book Chain Necklace with Old Clasp, Orange Coral color Glass. Probably Czech.

Vintage Edwardian Pin Brooch Green White Enamel

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1910: item #113245
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C.1900 Gold on brass with champleve, guilloche. SIZE: 2 7/8 x 1/4". CONDITION: Enamel intact, no damage or repairs, gilt wear on pin stem. NOTE: Although there are a few vertical lines to the right of the leaves, a dental tool was used to feel the surface and No cracks were felt.

ENAMEL BUTTERFLY BROOCH

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1980: item #106078
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Iridescent red, green, and blue enamel, pewter-like metal and clear rhinestones make up this lovely creature. Dark gray painted backing, heavy and with green rhinestone eyes. Hard to tell age on this piece, but I think newer than older, 1980-1990"s perhaps. 3" by 2 7/8".

FIGURAL SET FROM GERMANY

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1940: item #106062
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These regal brooches are gold plated and enameled, and are accented by tiny red beads. They are probably pre the second world war and are stamped Germany. Large figure 2 3/4" by 2". Small 2" by 1 1/2".

HASKELL-LIKE WATERFALL BROOCH

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1960: item #99872
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Fantastic! This brooch is in the style of Miriam Haskell, though unsigned. Various sizes and shapes of prong-set clear rhinestones along with faceted crystals of varying shapes and sizes. Double layer filigree backing typical of old Haskell. Great worn at the waist or to accent a plunging neckline. Over all length 4 3/4", width 2 1/4", depth 1". Very chunky and very well made.

SHELL, CRYSTAL, AND GOLD CHOKER

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1980: item #96763
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Outrageous!This chunky necklace is fun and also dramatic. Real sea shells,gold plated faux branch coral, large faceted crystals with small plastic "crystals" that form the choker to which the others are attached (plastic used there to keep the necklace light enough to be comfortable.) A show stopper on any festive occasion. 13" long with a 2" extension, 3 1/2" wide, approximately.

GOLD PLATED COLLAR

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1970: item #90245
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Looking more like lace than metal, this necklace is most unique.It is composed of three rows of "lace", each a different width. Very flexible to mold to the wearer's neck and shoulders. Inside circumference is approximately 15" with a 2" extension. Width is 2".