All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1950 item #268854
A stunning sterling and turquoise necklace by Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964). Born in Italy, this silversmith came to the U.S. at an early age settling in the Southwest and achieved great recognition for his blending of European and Native American design.This necklace is comprised of three segments with bezel set irregular shaped turquoise separated by silver beading set in a background of oxidation. Connected to the side panels are chain link that terminate with a simple hook closure...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #268591 (stock #R017)
This wonderful example of tramp art came from Le Mans, France. It has a lion's head handle & stands upon four metal claw feet. Faded red velvet sets off the many intricate layers of carved woodwork. Not without flaws, there is definite wear from age & use, this piece retains its handcrafted charm. Measures 6" high x 10" wide x 7-1/2" deep.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #268518
Bold, sculptural, industrial design sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. These links are hinged together with pins and there is movement to this bracelet.The center cut outs let your skin show through. Suitable for a woman or man, this bracelet has a wearable length of 7", is 1 1/16th" wide and weighs 117 grams. The push in clasp is secure, the safety chain intact. It is in beautiful original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown in the photo...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #268364 (stock #771)
Whiting Sterling Silver "Arabesque" (patented in 1876) Berry or Serving Spoon. 9.5" in length and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : New item #268328 (stock #T 677)
Made by and Signed MIMI DEE STERLING Hammered Hand Shaped Hairpins without the use of patterns or jig. Each is 3 3/4" X 1" wide with an Amethyst, Beautiful Rainbow Moonstone and Green Aventurine, all color gems so Loved by the Victorians. Total Wt: .5 Oz or 16 Grams.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #268322 (stock #WA004)
This pair of enamelware cannisters have a very unusual octagon shape. From France circa 1920's, they are a wonderful robin's egg blue color with a white checker pattern around the tops. Not without faults, there are several minor dings & a previous owner painted on one of the lids (please see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this unique pair of cannisters. Measure approx. 7" high to tops of lids, 5" diameters.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #268271 (stock #R015)
This sweet enamelware pitcher stands approximately 8 inches high & is a wonderful pale green color swirled with white. Some minor rust spots and a small ding on the handle, but nothing to detract from its overall charm. French, circa 1920's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #268266 (stock #R014)
This wonderful blue and white swirl enamelware soap set is quite unique with covers for each of the three dishes. Meant to hang on a wall, each metal jar is for a different kind of soap. Circa 1920's-30's it is in great condition for its age. Minor dings on lids & edges, the bottom of the "savon noir" container has a large ding - but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this rare find. Measures approx 15-1/2" long, 6-1/2" to highest, jars are 4" in diameter at widest.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : New item #267409 (stock #T 671)
Sold, thank you again Judi for supporting "Made in America"

Similar "Victorian" Style Set design can be custom ordered using other combination of pearls and gems in 14K gf or Sterling. This is a signed original set designed and assembled by Mimi Dee using 14K gf, carved serpentine station, real - never faux here! -lavender pearls and amethyst to create this romantic Art Nouveau Victorian style set...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #267002 (stock #T 665)
Freida Kahlo's Earrings were tame compared to these by Mimi Dee. Art Nouveau Victorian Style Stamped Pieces were 24K Gold Plated per this maker's specs, then designed and assembled by same, by adding AB Sage Color Fire Polished (10mm), Dusty Rose Peach Molded Tulip (11mm) and Vitrail Czech Cut Glass Beads. Each weighs .6 Oz and are suspended on Hand Wrought 14K gf Shepherds Hooks for a total of 5" long X 1 1/2" Wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #266995 (stock #T 664)
This is sold, yet similar can be custom ordered even in silver plate. Fancy Art Nouveau Style (from 100 year old molds) Stamped Filigree plated 24K Gold per Mrs. Dee's specs, then designed and 'assembled' by her, this Long Victorian Look Necklace with Articulated Pendant and Sage Green Fire Polished Czech Glass Teardrop (10mm), Dust Rose Peach Vintage Tulip Glass 11mm) and 3mm Vitrail cut glass beads to make this a One of a Kind. 32" chain attaches to the 4" X 1 1/2" Pendant with 2 swivels...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : New item #266176 (stock #T 655)
Interesting Curved 14K Rolled Gold around a Large Carnelian made by and signed: MIMI DEE in her USA Studio. Weighs .8 Ounce of 14K Rolled Gold (costs more than sterling silver to make) and it suspends at just under 3" X 1 1/4". All work is guaranteed. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials, then view all extreme close up images for more info, as all Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #265655
Absolutely FABULOUS sterling and oval cabachon amethyst necklace, bracelet and earrings by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. It is almost impossible to find an intact suite like this! The pieces are all in excellent original condition and the stones are a gorgeous deep purple and free of any chips or cracks. The necklace measures 14 1/2" end to end, a wearable length of 14", and is 1/2" wide.It weighs 126 grams and has a secure push in oval sterling clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #265419
Rare and unusual sterling and emerald bracelet by Salvador Teran. The central panel is adorned with 4 prong set irregular shaped emerald crystals on the top and bottom.The stones are a rich emerald green color that does not come through in the photos. The hinged side panels are open and have a fork shaped middle design. This bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It is in fine original condition with a rich patina. Secure push in clasp and intact safety chain...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #265397 (stock #121-3)
This is a wonderful unmarked sterling silver miniature perfumer, ca. 1890, with stopper, no funnel. The medallion shape is highlighted by delicate scrolling and it is decorated with a crisp diaper pattern surrounding a central shield where an initial could be engraved. Condition: excellent; measurement: 2 1/8 in. x 1 _ in.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #265396
Wonderful horseshoe shaped link bracelet by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The links are hinged together and all move. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 3/4" wide. It weighs 92 grams and is in excellent original condition. It has a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. Great looking!!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #265101
This is a very early and unusual 990 silver and turquoise cuff bracelet by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this piece before and have not found it pictured in any of the Mexican silver books so believe it to be quite rare. There are 6 bezel set cabachon turquoise stones framed with vertical lines that alternate with a pattern of incised wavy horizontal lines.The stones are beautiful and appear to be all original. They vary in color from a greenish color turquoise to a more blue color...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #265091
This is the Sun and Star Pin/Pendant with Cabachon Amethysts by Antonio Pineda. It is featured on page 178 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. She dates it c. 1945. This is a bold and impressive piece measuring 3" diameter. The central amethyst cabachon is 3/4" diameter and it is surrounded by 10 smaller cabachon amethysts. The stones are all original and in excellent condition with great color. The entire piece is in beautiful condition...