A purple glass flapper bead necklace circa 1930s. This Art Deco 50" purple moonstone-style glass beaded necklace features molded purple glass beads which have a soft semi-opaque look. The links are gold plated brass and it has a spring-ring catch. It can be worn long or doubled (doubled in our picture), and this Deco vintage beauty is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the gold plating...
A dazzling cherry red and sparkling white crystal and paste Art Deco coat or dress clip c1920. The beautiful quality brilliant cherry red unfoiled cut glass stones and the centre white round antique cut rhinestone are riveted (they spin) onto the delicate brass filigree back. The colour is deeper and more sparkling than they appear in our unfortunate pictures... There is a a two spike coat clip behind this, and it measures 1 13/16" across...
A pair of Art Deco 1920s gilt brass carnelian glass dangle earrings. This great looking pair of gilt brass 2-1/8" x 5/8" dangly earrings has carnelian glass cabochon stones. These
unsigned screwback earrings are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the gilding...
An ornate signed SIMMONS gold filled chatelaine watch pin c1910. This 1" x 7/8" pin has a fleur-de-lys motif, a shepherd's crook hook for suspension of a watch and a heavy-duty spring-loaded safety catch (stamped R.F.S. & CO and Simmons). This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An Art Deco period Czechoslovakian molded green Peking glass necklace circa 1920s. This is a brass and molded floral design 17 inch long necklace with a central 1-1/4" x 1" drop with a jade green coloured molded glass floral design. The brass links are ornate and they have green glass balls on this collectible example of Czech jewellery. It has a spring-ring clasp, it is stamped CZECHOSLOV on the jump ring...
This large exotic rhodium plated pot metal gryphon bird brooch is encrusted with multitudes of clear rhinestones. It is 3 1/2" x 3 1/4". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is circa 1937-1940.
Ref: Warman's Vintage Jewelry by Leigh Leshner on page 65.
Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carrol, page 24
Fabulous Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum, p. 133.
I have owned this item before with the MB Phrygian helmet marking) This one is unmarked...
A Czech black glass cameo gilt brass filigree pin brooch from the 1920s. This lovely 1-3/4 x 1-3/8" rectangular pin features a filigree gilt brass setting with flowers and a central bezel-set black glass portrait cameo. This pin has the original c-clasp and it is signed CZECHO. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
An Art Deco chrome yellow crystal bracelet from the 1920s. This true vintage Art Deco bracelet has intense yellow crystal stones. This 7-1/8" x 5/8" chrome plated bracelet has fine wirework on its four linked segments; each bezel-set crystal is in the intense Chrome Yellow colour popular at the time. It is unsigned, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A vintage 1920s facetted crystal bead necklace c1920s. This 16-1/2" necklace consists of small and large crystal beads (maximum 3/8" wide) with a subtle mauve colour strung on a thin chain, with a barrel clasp. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, corrosion, damage or repairs other than chips to two beads and very slight abrasions to the edges of the others (barely noticeable) and some loss to the silver plating on the chain and clasp...
This pretty lady stick pin is most likely brass with a gold wash, which is worn. Her hair ends in a row of sparkly stones; I’m not sure what they are, but quite likely they are marcasites (one glued in crookedly). Head and stones measure 5/8” x 3/8”, total length is 2-9/16”. Circa 1920s.
An Art Deco bakelite and celluloid snake upper arm bracelet circa 1920s...
A great looking vintage Murano glass sautoir necklace c1920s. This chrome plated beauty features a 15-1/2" chrome plated chain with links and yellow Murano glass spacer beads as well as two 1/2" glass barrel beads with pink and green rose floral cane inclusions and chrome end caps. There is a 1-3/4" x 1" pendant at the center consisting of a large disc of yellow Murano glass with included flowers and three drops, one of floral glass and two (additions) of glass pearls. This beauty closes with...
This Art Deco stick pin is 3" in length. There is a small chip in the lower right corner of the stone.
This gold filled bracelet was made by Marathon. It is 2 1/4" x 2 1/8 in diameter.
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An Art Deco rose gold plated hammered necklace and earrings set from 1920 1930. This set includes the 17-5/8" necklace with three panels and a springring clasp and the matching 1-1/2 x 3/4" pierced earrings. Each is plated in a rich copper-toned rose gold and each panel has a hammered style finish and this unsigned set is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the probable original ear wires may have been replaced with a ball and stud mount. All item...
An Art Deco Czech Peking glass bead necklace with filigree-style silver plated links circa 1920s. This elegant period 18" long Czechoslovakian dangly necklace has a 2-1/4" (maximum) fringed or strands of green glass balls; it has a spring-ring catch and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor plating loss to the spring-ring clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are...
Art Deco necklace by Jacob Bengel
Germany
Circa - 1930
Necklace measures 18" when outstretched
Pendant - 1 7/8"
In very good vintage condition with only minor pitting on one or two chrome elements
The overall length of this necklace is 12". The chain however, is only 19" in length. The rhinestones are clear Swarovski
crystals and brilliant. The necklace is gold filled.
An Art Deco graduated 22-3/4" strand of multi-coloured faceted crystal beads 1920s. This unmarked necklace has a brass barrel catch and round faceted crystal beads in amber, pink, green and clear. The beads range from 3/16 - 3/4", and this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. ...
These Haskell or Czechoslovakian dress clips has small 5 petaled plastic flowers in a variety of colors wired to a Haskell type frame. These dress clips have a subtle playfullness about them that is charming, beautiful and very feminine. Circa 1920's.
Fabulous bracelet composed completely of violet-colored glass flowers and green leaves strung on an amber glass chain. This is one of the best pieces of early glass jewelry we've encountered. The delicacy and detail of the modeling is outstanding, as are the colors. The bracelet retains its original brass c-clasp.
Origin: probably Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Condition: all original, all pieces intact, two flowers have minute flakes. Size: 7-1/2" long.
This gold filled bracelet is 2 3/8" by 2" in diameter. It has a deep rich design. Excellent condition.
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Suprematist or Constructivist style stick pin: geometric design of a bar and a circle in black and teal plastic, unsigned, 1920s. Length "1 ¼ / 3.3 cm. Condition: fine.
An unsigned vintage 1920s carved and painted Bakelite and rhinestone pin. This 2-3/4 x 1-1/4" frond-shaped brooch features flashy rhinestones set into a carved and painted pale yellow mottled bakelite base. It has black painted leaves, white painted highlights and ribs and green and white dots. It has the original glued brass c-clasp, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor loss to the white highlights, the darkening of ...
A beautiful late Edwardian period vintage rhodium plated sautoir with facetted amethyst crystals c1915-20. The central drop is 3/4" wide and 3" long, and the loop chain is 15-1/4" (including the replacement sterling silver springring catch). This beauty is unsigned, and the bezel-set stones are in excellent condition (one has an internal air bubble). Please note that the yellow in our pictures is a lighting effect, and brass is only visible on the back edge of the central stone of the drop. ...
A hand-carved and coloured Bakelite bangle from the 1920s. This white bakelite bangle has carved decoration through the dipped pink colour; it is unsigned and it measures 5/16" wide and 2-5/8" across the interior. It shows the join where the bangle ends were attached, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have ...
A superb Deco Osiris Egyptian sp dangle brooch circa 1920. This scarce and wonderful Art Deco vintage large silver plated brooch with dangles and faux lapis lazuli glass stones depicts the Egyptian god of the underworld Osiris. This stunning pin measures 3-1/4" x 2-3/8" (including drops) and it has wonderful detail. The bezel set stones are a light blue with the larger one a deep mottled blue. It is unsigned and it has a safety catch; it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cra...
This beautiful brooch is sterling silver and bedecked with colorless rhinestones and black, faceted, square glass stones (calibre cut). It measures 3 1/4" x 1/2". The back has the company's maker's mark: STER inside a fish with an L in its mouth for Fishel Nessler & Co., New York, NY. It is circa 1920 and is in excellent condition.
An Art Deco vintage 22-3/4" long double strand black satin glass necklace c1920s. This necklace has two strands with flat-sided black glass beads measuring from 5/16" to 1/2" across; the filigree snap-catch is gold plated. This unsigned hand-knotted beauty is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gen...
A pair of quality enamel souvenir pins c1920s, depicting a finely enamelled scene of Sturgeon Lake and the Collegiate Institute, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. The flag pin measures 1-1/8 x 1" and the Institute measures 1-1/4 x 1-1/8"; each is on brass and the lake scene is marked CZECHOSLOVALIA. Both have a c-clasp, and they are in very good original condition with no crazing, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a tiny loss and a surface crack on the l...
This is a Hard To Find BAKELITE HORSE PIN from a Maryland Estate.
The size is 3 1/4" X 2" overall. Ca. 1925 - 1950 in Excellent Condition. BAKELITE Collectors ADD this HORSE to the Jewelry Box
This geometric diamond shaped pin has a bakelite back. This pin measures 3 1/8" in width and 1 1/2" in height with a depth of 1/4". It is in excellent condition.
An Art Deco coral celluloid & brass flapper necklace from the 1920s. This original genuine 30-1/2" necklace features a further 4-1/4" central drop with a large 2" x 7/8" celluloid drop. The coral coloured tube beads are linked by brass chains and each celluloid link has brass caps. This unsigned necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some deformation of the second lowest celluloid link in the drop (partl...
The vintage locket is 1 1/8" in length and 15/16" wide. This locket is in as found condition.
A lovely Art Deco era pair of dangly amber crystal rhinestone earrings c1920s. These 1-3/8" long screwback earrings have brass mounts and conical shaped faceted crystal drops with white rhinestones; they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the crystals have been remounted up a few links on the chain drop to shorten them - the chain is intact and they can be "let out" again if desired. All items are th...
A pair of Art Deco rhinestone dangly ball earrings circa 1920s. This flashy pair of screw back earrings are gilt brass-mounted. They measure 2-1/2" and these unsigned earrings feature two small rhinestone balls and a 3/8" large rhinestone ball all linked with fine chain; all stones are claw-set and they swing freely. This pair is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some slight rubbing to the gilding. All items are...
A vintage Edwardian period rhodium plated filigree 1-3/4" paste rhinestone pendant on the original 19" textured link chain c1900-10. The chain has a spring-ring clasp and this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of old glue residue and some minor wear to the rhodium plating on the chain. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage...
1920's costume ring with faux opal stones (3 large & 10 small) in a yellow base metal. Very decorative and in excellent condition. Unsigned and size 4.......$5 for insured US shipping.
An Art Deco necklace w/ black & cream celluloid from the 1930s. This 17-1/4" beauty consists of entwined finely coiled strands of wire on cord, one patinated black and the other brass, with a suspended 1-3/8" disc pendant. The pendant has a black onyx-style bakelite or celluloid ring with a creamy white dome of celluloid in the center, all set is a bezel brass setting. It has a spring-ring catch which is marked GERMANY, and this Art Deco beauty is in excellent original condition with no chips, c...
An Art Deco era Czechoslovakian pink intaglio crystal and pink rhinestone gilt brass pin or brooch from the 1920s. This stylish and finely detailed fashion accessory measures 1-1/2 x 1-3/8", it has three layers and the stones are all claw-set. It has the original c-clasp, it is stamped CZECHO SLOVAKIA and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; ...
A clip and belt buckle comprise this set.The center long green part is Bakelite, and the silver color metal supports pave rhinestones in an interesting pattern. The new adjustable lined ribbon belt (note the velcro) is removable if desired. This set is probably from the 1920's. Each of the three pieces measures 2 5/8" long and 1 5/8" at widest.
A vintage Art Deco period 14-1/4" cherry red celluloid & brass choker necklace c1930s0. It is made of cherry celluloid hearts and barrel beads with brass mountings. This cheery choker necklace measures 1/2" across the hearts, it has a gilt brass clasp, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor gold plating loss to the clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted...
This bracelet is constructed of brass and glass but has the look and heft of a quality piece of precious jewelry. It has a machine-age design of hinged semi-circular pieces connected with concealed pins, allowing it to comfortably hug the wrist without separating. It is set with square-cut pieces of yellow glass resembling citrines; one of the prongs shows some tool marks and looks to have been tightened, but all ‘stones’ are secure. The glass pieces show a few minor scratches. The tongue-an...
An attractive Edwardian period vintage gold plated souvenir brooch with enamel, depicting a Dutch girl with buckets and a Dutch boy, with a central windmill c1900-20. Each figure is free-swinging and it has a banner in white enamel saying HOLLAND. It measures 1-1/2" x 1", it has a c-clasp, and the enamels include white, blue, red, gold and silver. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other th...
A group of six vintage matched 3/4" x 1/2" (average) oval hand carved shell portrait cameos c1930s. These nicely carved unset shell cameos are unused old store stock from a Toronto jewellery store that closed many years ago. They would be perfect for a bracelet or necklace. They are in excellent and unused condition, with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and ma...
An attractive vintage hand engraved 1-3/8 x 1" gold filled photo locket mounted on a contemporary bow style pin. The locket is decorated on the front and it has an engraved border on the rear; it has two retaining bezels and a couple of instant relatives on the inside. The 1-5/8" wide bow pin has a safety clasp and it is stamped GOLD FILLED J.S-C. This vintage c1920s-30s pin is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few short scrapes on...
This rickshaw rhodium plated pot metal and clear rhinestone pin also has red cabochons and enameling. The wheels move. It is 1 9/16" by 1 1/2".
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry (2008) designed by Jacques Leff, in 1939 page 162 in Vol. #1
I have seen this pin as high as $895.00.
A gold plated saphiret tassels necklace from the 1930s. This superb and vintage (unsigned) gold plated brass necklace has large dramatic tassels with saphiret (or sapphiret) glass stones. This 15-1/2" gold plated brass necklace has a spring-ring clasp and it has five graduated chain and bell tassels suspended from it. The largest tassel measures 3-1/2" long and 1" across the bell; each individual tassel chain ends in a sapphiret glass stone. The farthest left and right tassels have 9 suspended ...
A finely hand-carved rootbeer and cream coloured celluloid bangle c1930s-40s. This 7/16" wide bracelet measures 2-7/16" across the interior and 3/8" thick. It has deep floral carving, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots...
A large horseshoe shaped shell cameo from the 1930s or 1940s. This unusual New Old Stock NOS unset cameo measures 2-1/8 x 1-3/4" and it is well carved and it is from the stock of a former Toronto jeweller. It would make a great pendant or insert for your next project. It is in excellent condition with no chips, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentl...
A c1930 Victorian Revival gilt brass 15-3/4" unsigned necklace, consisting of four gilt twist braided rope swags and a fine mesh collar with embossed brass mounts. It has a slide catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the gilding on the mounts and clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle u...
A cool vintage 1930s silver plated 17-3/4" long necklace featuring glass domes with foiled backs resembling black opals, alternating with links with metal flowers. Each link is 3/4" across, and this unsigned necklace has a hook clasp. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage and may have slight signs of gen...
Brooch of blue ceramic face of Josephine Baker set on a red lucite HEART, c.1930's. Measures 2 1/2" high by 2 1/2" wide. Paint on facial features is chipped.
An impressive cast and gilt brass buckle bangle from the 1930’s, probably French. Relief decoration of bamboo and Japanese / Chinese characters. Inner diameter "2 ½/ 5,8 cm. Condition: fine. A brooch of the same design is being offered in another GC listing.
Very lovely period art deco faux watch pendant of pink celluloid with green leaves and dimensional flowers on pink cord, c.1920's. Pendant measures 1 1/4" by 7/8" by 1/2" high. Shows art deco design hand-painted black numbers clock face. Cord is 20" long. Very unusual piece and in excellent condition......$8 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay applicable sales tax.
A gold plated rhinestone floral pendant on chain necklace from the 1920s-1930s. This 2-1/2 x 1-3/4" gold plated pot metal pendant and 21" link chain features yellow rhinestones in the centre of flowers along with leaves; the chain has a springring clasp, and this necklace is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the plating on the pendant and chain. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded an...
An Art Deco 1930s brass bells necklace and matching earrings set. This nifty vintage set consists of the 15-3/4" necklace with a double row of bells and the matching three-bell screw-back earrings with green glass cabochon stones. The necklace has a later gold-plated extension on each end with a scissors clasp; these can be removed if desired to restore it to its original choker length. The 2" long earrings dangle freely, and all of bells jingle so people will definitely be able to find you ...
A vintage Art Deco gold filled book shaped opening photo locket on chain c1930. The 1" x 7/8" locket is unsigned and it opens to reveal a double sided photo display with two retaining bezels and a couple of instant ancestors. The 15-3/4" chain has a replaced silver plated snapover clasp, and this necklace is in otherwise excellent vintage condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some bending on one bezel and some outward denting on the sides of the locket (minor...
A pair of German Art Deco rhinestone dress clips circa 1920s. These vintage 1-7/8" x 3/4" clips are signed DRGM 58525, which is used on German items under patent design. The tension on the snaps is firm and tight, and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor darkening to a couple of the stones.
All condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and likely have signs of use or pati...