All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #941616
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Beautiful genuine emerald necklace with adjustable silk cord with an embroidered slide which can be used to adjust the length. Indian, from an estate. The emeralds range in diameter from 8 mm to 2 mm. Length adjusts from 36 inches to 16 inches. About 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #948640
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Amazing drop clip earrings with enormous teardrop shaped watermelon glass stones, enormous faceted glass beads with vitrail finish, and rondelles with brilliant pink and aqua rhinestones. The metal is goldtone. Wired construction. Circa 1980. 3 1/2 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. The top stones are 28 mm by 20 mm. The glass beads are 21 mm in diameter. Excellent condition. There is a tiny flea bite to one edge of one top stone; not visible. Photos enlarged to show detail. 3
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Fashion : Accessories : Pre 1950 item #1177152
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Fabulous large vintage 1940s gathered pochette or wristlet bag beaded in brilliant glittering bronze coppery glass micro beads, with a soft flexible beaded strap which pulls through a large loop to close. The beads are very high quality and are cut on every side. With matching peach color silk lining. Exterior is in excellent with no losses to beading. The lining has some slight losses as shown. 7 1/2 inches long, 7 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The strap drop is 4 1/2 inches...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #825726
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Works by contemporary couture jeweler Iradj Moini are rare and sought-after. This is an early piece by Moini, and is an homage to a ruby and diamond brooch by Duke Fulco di Verdura, who is most well known for his collaboration with Coco Chanel. Marked IRADJ MOINI. Gripoix glass red cabochon stones and brilliant colorless strass stones are set in dark silvertone metal. With a clip/pin back which allows it to be worn as a pin or as a pendant...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Fashion : Accessories : Pre 1940 item #741105 (stock #ga707-1)
This is a vintage five piece French Ivory (Celluloid or Pyralin) vanity set for manicures in its own compartmented hinged case, includes salve pot, buffing chamois, two nail tools and a glass test tube-shaped bottle with rubber stopper, marked TUFFENAIL NAIL AID for Finger Tip Beauty, Vogue Products, Hollywood, CA., early 20th century; Case measures 6 1/4 in x 2 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in high. Condition is very good with minor discoloration and small part of hinge exposed on back of lid.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #741113
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Fabulous French bib necklace in japanned (black finished) metal chainmail, with faceted black Lucite drops. Circa 1990. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE on the attached goldtone coin shaped charm. Super wearable, neutral, and very statement-making. Perfectly on trend; chains and chainmail are key current looks.

Wearable length is 17 3/4 inches but it can be adjusted for a shorter length anywhere on the chain. The drop in front is 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Bottles : Perfume : Pre 1900 item #1221247 (stock #02363)
A 3-5/8" high 19th century cobalt glazed and hand enamelled porcelain perfume bottle. This unsigned bottle has white enamel flowers with gold highlights and traces of gold branches. The threaded top is silver plated, and this fine vanity accessory is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Figurines : Pre 1960 item #870638 (stock #003)
Lovely Royal Doulton figurine, Granny's Heritage, HN2031, produced from 1949 to 1969. In perfect original condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Measures 6 3/4"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Toys : Games : Pre 1960 item #835301 (stock #0889)
This great card set has never been opened / used and has 2 sets of colorful cards. The plastic around the box is slightly torn; but the box still cannot be opened unless the plastic is completely taken off. The box has a velvet feel with gold trim and measures 5" x 3 3/4". The top reads CONGRESS Playing Cards, CEL-U-TONE FINISH and Only Congress Cards have CEL-U-TONE FINISH. This set is circa 1950s.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Hobbies : Swords and Knives : Pre 1960 item #906800 (stock #gam-124)
Handsome J. Bierhoff Solinger VERONA decorative brass handle pocket knife comprised of two blades and a pipe bowl cleaner/nail file. Largest blade marked J Bierhoff Rostfri Made in Germany, brown leather case with red lining. Size: 3 1/4in long. Condition is vintage perfect.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 2000 item #739568
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Classic Chanel clip earrings in the iconic Byzantine/barbaric style, in goldtone metal, with brilliant large glass stones. Marked CHANEL, with the interlocked double C logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. 1 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Stones are brilliant and clear; any pink tones are reflection. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Service Matching : Silverware : Pre 1970 item #1022634 (stock #6409)
A 5-5/8" long sterling silver honey serving spoon and 4-1/8" sugar tongs in the Tudor Scroll flatware pattern, introduced by Birks in 1919 - it had been out of production for some time. The honey spoon has a narrow flattened rim unlike the similarly shaped sugar shell and both items are in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some tiny denting to the back of the spoon and a W monogram on each piece...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Fashion : Accessories : Pre 1940 item #983350 (stock #gaf-130)
A wonderful Art Deco woven silk brocade and gem set evening bag, Chinese, circa 1930, featuring a gold frame bag of woven gilt metal with a delicate yet strong chain handle. The red and blue and green battle motif probably depicts an ancient folktale. The engraved clasp is embellished on each side with carnelian stones. The peach satin interior has one open pocket and a small satin change purse attached to the purse by a fine chain...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #813768
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Fabulous statement size link bracelet with huge green and purple poured glass stones in goldtone metal. Circa 1985, marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS, PARIS. Dominique Aurientis is a contemporary French jewelry and accessories designer. A fabulous piece in a great size and perfectly of the moment; statement jewelry is a key current trend. Wearable length is 7 inches. 2 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1920 item #981809 (stock #gam-144)
A great old black leather envelope-shape Fly Wallet made by COMMON SENSE, full of 17 period wet flies on casts, circa 1913. The front of the wallet having double snap enclosure and embossed with a fish, marked COMMON SENSE FLY BOOK. Inside comprising 6 canvas envelopes, each marked COMMON SENSE FLY BOOK, makers mark K & L Co. within a shield, patent date Oct. 28, 1913, flies inside the envelopes. It measures 8" x 3 1/2". EXCELLENT condition. No markings on wallet...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Glass : Pre 2000 item #870954 (stock #009)
Very unusual signed and numbered boxed Baccarat decanter and six glasses. numbered 324/500, it was made in 1993 and originally sold for $3,000. This set has never been used. The pieces all sit at different angles, there are two different stoppers, one clear and one amber - take your choice. Each piece has both the Baccarat stamp and also the artist's signature. In perfect, mint, never used condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Souvenirs : Pre 1910 item #1315199
A German porcelain regimental stein commemorating the service of reservist Kupperling in the 11th Train Battalion at Cassel Germany from 1904 to 1906. Other surnames on the unit roster are painted on the sides. A lithopane bottom shows, against light, a reservist and fraulein against a village landscape...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Needle Cases : Pre 1940 item #1026251 (stock #gaf-138)
A whimsical swirled enamel sewing kit etui with original blue silk tassel, circa 1930, Made in Germany The brass base etui multicolored in shades of gray, white, blue and red, opens to reveal a tiny sewing kit including thread on a spool with a place for needles under the cap and a brass thimble. Size: 2" long. Overall good condition with the exception of some minor enamel loss.