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.
Elegant vermeil brooch from the 1940s. Large crystal stone and clear pave rhinestones. 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" approximately.
Adorable cornucopias full of oranges, pears, tomatoes, carrots,leaves and more. Just plain fun. Clips 2" long, 1 1/2" at widest and 3/4" at deepest. Slip on earrings 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide and 1/2" deep. This set did not pass my Bakelite test, but it may be Bakelite because the test is not fool proof.
Interesting combination of magenta and purple, this set is of composition beads in various sizes and shapes. Knotted throughout, the two necklace strands measure 26 1/2" and 29". The clasp is rhinestone. Complimentary clip earrings(with beautiful Haskell style backs) measure 1 1/2" by 1" approximately.
Real amethyst crystals surrounded by chunky gold plate. Brooch has gold leaf pattern with prong set clear rhinestones, 2" by 1 3/4". Clip earrings have gold nugget look, 1" by 3/4".
This humorous, mustached character has a mischievous glint in his amber colored rhinestone eyes. Gold plated, heavy and very three dimensional. Pendant 3 1/2" long, 2" at widest, 1" at deepest. Chain 23 1/2".
Great fun 3 1/2" long earrings with a real 1950's feeling. Flexible, moving three glass balls(purple, blue, and white) wrapped in metal with a springy action and are for pierced ears. Excellent condition. Great fun!...Insured shipping is $6 in USA.
Very rare aluminum "biker" rings made in Germany, c.1970's, in 5 different modernist designs. These are great worn with the bangles - see above items. From a closed German factory....$25 USA insured shipping.
Modernist aluminum belt buckle in the shape of a flying dolphin, c.1970's. It is quite large, measuring 4 5/8" long by 3 1/8" wide and the body of the fish is curved so it has dimension. Fabric or a belt can be put through the two loops on the back....$7 USA insured shipping.
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.
Large and very colorful anodized aluminum crosses made in Germany, c.1970's. There are several - in metallic gold, dark olive, metallic blue, and coppery red. Quite large, they measure 3 1/2" long by 2 5/8" wide and are in excellent condition. Never used but from the 70's. Can be hung from a cloth chain....$7 USA insured shipping.
Large and very colorful anodized aluminum bats made in Germany, c.1970's. There are a total of three - gold, olive green, and bronze. They are large, measuring 2 1/4" wide and long and are in excellent condition. Biker bats - great fun to wear on a cloth chain. .....$7 USA insured shipping.
Metallic anodized aluminum peace sign made in Germany, c.1970's. Large size, measuring 2 3/4" in diameter, in excellent condition. Can be worn on a leather thong. Have several colors - blue, gold, bronze, coppery red, dark olive, and wine. Great "hippie" biker fun - original jewelry from the period....$7 USA insured shipping.
Coiled aluminum wire ring made without soldering, in the style of Alexander Calder, c.1950's. Has large circular design and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. The ring is cleverly designed so that the band is set towards the edge rather than the mid section. Hence it lays comfortably on the finger. Ed Wiener also used this technique(see back photo). The ring is size 7 3/4....$7 USA insured shipping.
Fabulous aluminum Keith Haring style "running man" bolo with leather thong and aluminum ends. Made in the 1970's in Germany this piece measures 3 1/8" long by 2 1/2" wide. It is in great condition except for some wear lines. Belongs in a museum!....$8 USA insured shipping.
Scary large scorpion aluminum pin made in Germany, c.1970's. Measuring 3 1/4" long by 2 3/8" wide, it is very good condition but has some wear scratches. Very exciting!
Aluminum thunderbird bolo made in Germany, c.1970's. Bolo has a leather thong with aluminum tips and is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/2" long by 2 1/4" wide. Great looking southwestern theme.
Aluminum cross bolo made in Germany, c.1970's. Great looking very large cross measuring 3 1/2' long by 2 5/8" wide and is in excellent condition. Goes with item #34300(earrings).