Blackbird Antiques and Vintage Collectibles



All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1205351 (stock #80.9)
Blackbird Antiques
$145.00

Measurements: 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Both brooches are signed "Hattie Carnegie" and are dated to the late 1940's - early 1950's.

The metal is gold tone base metal - beautifully enameled in yellow and green with black polka dots. Each brooch is further ornamented by three white rhinestones.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1188072 (stock #296a20e)
Blackbird Antiques
$75.00

Measurements: Necklace: 16" long x 3/8" wide - Earrings: 1 1/2" long x 1/2" wide

When you look at the photos you can see what I mean by both "elegant" and "WOW". Each link of the necklace is a sinuous swirl highlighted with small white rhinestones. The hidden joins allow the necklace to be almost silky soft to wear.

The matching earrings are a bit larger than the links of the necklace, but still have the same sparkling curves.

Dating to the late 1950's - early 1960's...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1182066 (stock #130.243a)
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$75.00

Measurements: Diameters of the three graduated discs: 1" and 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" with 1/8" thicknesses. The diameters are approximate as the discs are all handmade without a mold.

Total LENGTH from top disc: 3 5/8"

WEIGHT of each earring: 17.5 grams or a bit more than 1/2 ounce - very lightweight for such a major "statement" earring.

Possibly made of a polymer type resin.

Signed with the script letters "S.B."

Dating to the 1980's.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1178326 (stock #235ai85)
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Measurements; 7" total LENGTH with a 1.5" diameter "sunburst" central element

WEIGHT: 1.5 oz. including stones.

Clearly marked as both "sterling" and "Mazer."

Dating to the 1940's-1950's.

No missing stones or repairs. Gold vermeil has almost no wear.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1167501 (stock #125.17wa)
Blackbird Antiques
$150.00

Measurements: 2 1/4" x 1" with a weight of 3.5 oz.

This is a most unusual design for "Robert Originals" - a design house known for Miriam Haskel style faux pearls and rhinestones. However, the bangle is signed with the palette logo.

This type of work is referred to as Mid Century Modern, Modernism, or Brutalism...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1165754
Blackbird Antiques
$175.00

Measurements: 3" x 2 1/2" x 1" height

Covered with very bright white rhinestones. Eyes are amber rhinestones. All stones are in place and appear to be original.

This is a definite "statement" brooch (created by Jackie Kennedy's favorite designer.)

Bright gold tone metal - without damage or repairs.

Dating to the 1960's.

The zodiac sign Leo: July 22 - Aug. 21.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1164304 (stock #289a18sbat)
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$75.00

Measurements: OVAL: 1 3/8" x 1 1/8" DOME: 1/2" Cabochon and ovoid in shape - completely encrusted with deep pink, round faceted rhinestones set off by a band of larger, square cut rhinestones. All stones are in place and appear to be original.

Signed "Heidi Daus for Jim Walters."

These earrings pre-date Heidi Daus (no longer with Jim Walters) jewelry currently available.

If pink is your signature color, these are your earrings.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1156820 (stock #153.20)
Blackbird Antiques
$65.00

Measurements: BROOCH: 1 3/4" x 1 3/8" x 7/8" (dome) - EARRINGS: 7/8" x 1" x 3/8" (dome)

Dating to the late 1950's -1960's. Mint condition with no repairs or replaced stones. The box has a tight closure and is original to the set.

Earrings are screw backs.

A really nice "fancy dress" set of emerald green faceted rhinestones and white rhinestones in gold tone metal settings. The gold tone plating is in excellent condition.

Each piece is signed "Coro."

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1155918 (stock #172-35)
Blackbird Antiques
$65.00

Measurements: 1" diameter 3/4" circle clip earrings x 5/8" at the greatest width - tapering to 1/8"

Box: 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Goldtone with delicious hot pink enamel.

Enamel in excellent condition. One ear clip finding has been reattached.

1960's

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1148463 (stock #043)
Blackbird Antiques
$125.00

Measurements: WEIGHT: 26 grams - 1 3/4" x 3" - 1/2" (wing elevation from the body of the brooch).

Clearly signed "Nettie Rosenstein."

No damages or repairs and the two springs which allow the trembler to function are also in good. working condition.

Great three dimensional detail using a combination of matte and bright "gold."

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1145184 (stock #289a/8)
Blackbird Antiques
$155.00

Measurements: 3" x 1 1/4"

1950's patent date.

Signed "Coro."

Both clip mechanisms are in good working order with a tight spring. The frame in undamaged and without repair.

Please note that there are several dark and/or discolored original rhinestones. The asking price reflects these flaws.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1129671 (stock #60.15wba)
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Measurements: 2 1/8" x 1 1/4"

Signed "Florenza" dating to the 1950's-1960's. Wear it with your poodle skirt and saddle shoes.

In very good, original condition with just a bit of wear to the red over paint on the tutu and the hat.

Composed of enamel over base metal.

Totally adorable dancing poodle figural.