Catalog (845)

The broach measures 2 1/2” across and 1 ¼” deep. It is in excellent vintage condition with some slight plating wear and guaranteed vintage.

His items are rare because he only produced jewelry between 1935-1943 and was killed in WWII.

Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay (Designer)

Condition:Super, like new

Manufacturer: Rice-Weiner @ Co 1941

Inspiration: Art Deco

Dimensions:2 1/8" x 1 1/4"

References:

American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, 1935-1950,Schiffer Publishing Company, 2008, Brunialti & Brunialti, V2, p42.

Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry, Ball & Torem ,Schiffer Publishing Company, 1996, p 51,52

RARE

The bracelet is marked McClelland Barclay on the open clasp link. The back is worn but the front is in very good condition. The plating is 14kt gold over brass and the paste stones are set in silver plated channel. The bracelet has Faux ruby sets that are of the Verneuil process of flame fusion of synthetic crystal making. These are very good faux ruby of pigeon blood red color. The depth of bracelet is almost 5/8" with width 3/4" x 7" long. Very collectable and almost impossible to find this vintage piece signed by the engraved signature of McClelland Barclay.

The name McClelland Barclay is one of the most respected names in costume jewelry. An artist, sculpture, and jewelry designer, he started in jewelry in the 1930s and he was killed in World War 11 in early 1943. From sometime in 1932 to 1938 he designed jewelry and commissioned different manufactures to produce his jewelry about 1935. Not just 1 but several and one of them being "Rice Weiner Co", who made most of his jewelry for him.

McClelland Barclay jewelry is marked that way in his own signature and engraved into the metal and not applied to disc.

His work is highly Art Deco and from the 1930s is much sought after because of his artistic design.

Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay

Dimensions: 16 1/4" overall. central element is 4 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, V.1, p. 247 dated 1939 from advertisement in Glamour, Dec 1939

The broach measures 2 1/2” across and 1 ¼” deep. It is in excellent vintage condition with some slight plating wear and guaranteed vintage.

His items are rare because he only produced jewelry between 1935-1943 and was killed in WWII.

There area no cracks, no chips, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. It does have the usual McCoy crazing.

Reference : Glass Toothpick Holders by Bredehoft and Samford 2nd edition, page 128.- The newer ones made after 1940 have a cupped and stippled base.

This plate is 7" in diameter. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. It is in excellent condition.

There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines. circa 1880s?

There are no nicks, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition

There are no nicks, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. This item has what I would call a rough rim (not well glazed.)

All of the plating is still original. There is however, a few spots where, as shown in my picture, there is some loss of silver. A magnificent addition to any silver collection. The collar is 7/8" in diameter and is wonderfully chased.

This tureen measures 9 1/2" tall x 13 1/2" long (including handles) x 9" wide.

The original quadruple silver plate has achieved a warm, soft patina with virtually no wear. There are no dents.

The inside of this silverplate tureen is in excellent condition as you can see by my picture.

The silver plate is much brighter than shown in the photo, which is due to the lights.

The high relief design is outstanding and crisp.

The interior cuff bracelet measures approximately 6 1/2" in interior circumference including the gap. The widest point is 1 1/8" at is widest part. It could be made smaller or larger. However, I would suggest taking to a jeweler to make the fit right for you. This bracelet weighs 36.8 grams.

There is a rub to the Japanned area on the right hand side of the profile.

HALLMARKS: MEXICO; LCJ TAXCO, MEXICO Eagle assay #3 This hallmark is cited in Bille Hougart’s The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks. DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4” x 2”.

CONDITION: Excellent condition. The piece has a secure, rollover-locking clasp, as well as a large bail attached to a tube mechanism that slides on and off the pin stem. BOOK PIECE: This brooch {with a different carved gemstone} is featured on page 62 in Mexican Silver Jewelry Details by Leslie Pina.

It is hallmarked with two (2) separate circular marks and an assay stamping. One mark is the the lower case "m" surrounded with a large "C" followed by Taxco. The other is Sterling Mexico with Hecho En at the center and the eagle 3 mark.

It is 5/8" wide and weighs in at 2 1/3 ounces. Has a well working tongue in lever and box housing mounted under side which click securely closed. It has a linear length of 7" but an inner diameter of 2 3/8"

This pin is circa 1920.

This pin is 2 7/8" wide by 2 1/2" tall.

There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. There is no inner rim roughness. This item is in excellent condition.