Catalog: Estate Jewelry (511)

The Urie Mandle Corporation was founded in 1938 with Urie and partner Nat Levy in New York, NY. One of their major designers was Murray slater.

Sprites are derived from European folklore and are mythical creatures. This is a water sprite known to breath air and water. They have the ability to fly. Her wings, tutu, and specter are studded with clear rhinestones. Her face has an oval ruby glass stone. Her longs legs and arms are also very much Murray Slater. She is gold plated over metal usually sterling although this one is unmarked. It is 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" . Circa 1940.

The Urie Mandle Corporation was founded in 1938 with Urie and partner Nat Levy in New York, NY. One of their major designers was Murray slater. Sprites are derived from European folklore and are mythical creatures. This is a water sprite known to breath air and water. They have the ability to fly. Her wings are studded with clear rhinestones. Her face, tutu,and specter are studded with faceted oval cobalt blue stones. Her longs legs and arms are also very much Murray Slater. She is gold plated over sterling. This one is marked sterling . It is 3 1/2" x 1 3/4" . Circa 1940.

These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond.

As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.

Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch. Or, you can take them apart, and wear them separately.

Reference: Fun Jewelry by Nancy Schiffer. p142.

Reference: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti & Brunialti, p. 57,58

This is an unusual McClelland Barclay necklace. This is the only one I have ever seen like this. These were manufactured by Rice-Weiner & Co of Providence, Rhode Island but designed by McClelland Barclay. It is gold plated metal with ruby, emerald, sapphire and amethyst colored rhinestones, accented by clear rhinestones. The necklace is 15 3/4" long. The center piece is 2 1/2" x 1 3/8".The chain has open rectangular links with a fold over clasp.

This Barclay bracelet is 7 3/8" x 3/4". It has rhinestone accents.

This rhodium plated Kramer of New York bracelet with raised step baguettes shines brilliantly.

Condition: Very Good.

Material: Silvertone metal and rhinestones.

Maker: Kramer of NY

Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 3/4"

Date: Circa, 1950s

Clasp : push-in with safety chain

Kramer Jewelry Creations was in business in New York from 1943 to the late 1970's. It was founded by Louis Kramer and did some of the designs himself in the beginning. They manufactured a wide range of jewelry, from the simple to the extravagant. They used Austrian rhinestones to plastic inserts. Kramer of New York was located 393 5th Avenue, New York, New York. Kramer jewels can be marked: Kramer of NY Kramer of New York Kramer Amourelle (these pieces are rare from 1963 and were designed by Frank Hess, former head designer of Haskell Jewelry) Christian Dior by Kramer (Yes, they produced for Christian Dior)

This Alexander Korda brooch is based on the movie "Thief of Bagdad" produced by Alexander Korda in the 1940s. It depicts a turbaned fortune teller holding a lucite crystal ball. This figure is made up of a silver plated metal that forms the fortune teller who wears a turban and robe decorated with crescent moons, stars, and other unique shapes. This figure holds a large center crystal ball that is made up of an amber colored lucite and measures 24mm in diameter. The back of this item has a nice pin and clasp and hallmarked "Thief of Bagdad Korda" on a rectangular cartouche on the back center. Mounted on silver plated metal Measures 2 1/2" long by 1 7/8" wide.

This McClelland Barclay deco ruby brooch is rhodium and gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. It is 2" by 1 3/4" . Excellent condition. It is circa 1941.

These Trifari Crown sapphire and clear rhinestone earrings are hallmarked Trifari with C. They are after 1955. They are 2 1/8" x 3/4". They are in excellent condition.

These are some stunning vintage Ciner earrings!! Being Ciner, these earrings have the trademark stone settings and fine jewelry look. They are in fabulous condition; doesn't look like they have been worn at all!The top and bottom pieces resemble a spade shape with a cylinder shape in the center between them. That center piece allows some movement. Surrounding the stones are lots of finely faceted rhinestones that give the appearance of diamonds. There's also some of the finely faceted rhinestones in the center pieces. They measure 2 1/4" long (5.5cm) and the bottom piece measures 1" at it's widest part (2.5cm). They also have the signature Ciner stamp, both on the back on the bottom piece and on the back of the clips

This Joseff of Hollywood crab, shell and 13 mm pearl brooch is in excellent condition. The mysteries of the Middle East influenced this design.

The detailed modeling is in the Russian gold finish they made famous for its photographic effect. The crab sits on a scallop shell and holds a large and lustrous simulated pearl. It is hallmarked Joseff signature on an applied plaque. It is 2" x 2 1/4".

Joseff was the jeweler for the Hollywood movie moguls form 1930-1948.

Reference: Jewelry of the Stars by Ball, Joannne Dubbs, p. 144

Costume Jewelry, Identification and Price Guide by Harrice S. MIller, p. 182

The Noh mask is of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. The Noh Samurai warrior/devil face used on this bracelet is one of the most common Selro faces. While the white faces typically represent exotic cultures, the color of the stones used in this bracelet are more associated with Tudor royalty of Britain. This humorous contrast of styles gives the piece interest. The white face is in stark contrast with the warm gilt metal and the dark stones..

This mid-1950 Selro "Samurai warriors" bracelet is 7 1/4" x 1.5" at its widest point. It is hallmarked Selro Corp. on the back of each warrior as well as on the metal. The heads are thermoplastic with painted detailing.

This rooster perfume brooch by Coro is 2" x 1 3/4" . This is a somewhat rare but very wonderful item. Very minor enamel loss as illustrated by the photos. Fine condition.

Jade is considered a sacred stone for thousands of years. Jade is elegant and exotic all at once. Jade is worn by women as a symbol of good luck and beauty.

This bracelet has smooth polished rectangular cabochon slabs of jade set in 14K yellow gold interspersed with 5 different Chinese character plaques. It has a hidden round slide in clasp. It measures approximately 7 3/4" x 8 mm in width, and is approximately 2 ctw..

Excellent condition.

This brooch is 2" x 2". It is burnished non-reflective gold tone base metal. Perfect for avoiding the glare of those harsh Hollywood lights. It is hallmarked Joseff in script as you can see in the photo. Excellent condition.

This native American Indian chief enameled brooch from the 1940s is well crafted. It has lots of details. It has crystal accents on his headdress, war paint on his face, on a grassy base. It is not hallmarked. It is 2 1/4" x 1 3/4".

This Victorian Scottish flush fitting agate panel brooch is 1 1/2" in diameter. There are no hallmarks which is fairly normal for brooches of this period.

The stones are orange Campsie Fells jasper, green and red bloodstone from the Isle of rum, deep red carnelian agate from Glenfarg in Perthshire. Fantastic workmanship! C clasp is in good working condition.

This Scottish sterling Circa Dove gray Montrose agate anchor brooch is 1 7/8" x 1 1/8". Ca. 1880. Bright cut engraving.