Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (310)

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 pendant has a large blue glass bead in the center. This center stone is surround with red,green, blue, and purple enamel accents.

Toucans are the Brazilian symbol for the Amazon Forest where they reside. They are predators and hunters sand have astounding eye-site to see small prey through the dense leaf canopy of the jungle. The pin is 3" tall x 1 3/4" wide.

Toucans are the Brazilian symbol for the Amazon Forest where they reside. They are predators and hunters sand have astounding eye-site to see small prey through the dense leaf canopy of the jungle. The pin is 3" tall x 1 3/4" wide.

Hallmarked: Mazer

Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/8"

Reference: Hallmarked pin on Ruby Lane ($495.00)where the pave rhinestones are colored as opposed to this one which is clear.

Circa: 1940s

Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay (Designer)

Condition:Super, like new

Manufacturer: Rice-Weiner @ Co 1941

Inspiration: Art Deco

Dimensions:2 3/8" diameter - Fits a 6 1/2" - 7 1/2" wrist size

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

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.

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.

This pin is circa 1920.

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

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 1 5/8"

Hallmark: Napier with copyright mark Reference: The Napier Co. by Melinda Lewis p. 465 Circa 1972

Robert, Or Original By Robert, Is The Mark Used By The Fashioncraft Jewelry Company.

The Firm Was Founded In New York City By Robert Levy, David Jaffe, And Irving Landsman.

Landsman Left In 1951, And The Company Changed Its Name To Robert Originals, Inc. Around 1960.

Most Of The Designs Created By This Company Have Natural And Floral Motifs Employing Faux Pearls, Colored Glass, Crystal Beads, And Quality Imported Rhinestones Set On Gilded Filigree Open Wire And Openwork Mountings.

The 1940's Advertisements Claim That The Jewelry Was Entirely Hand Crafted And So Finely Detailed That Expert Jewelers Would Often Mistake Them For Genuine Precious Jewels.

Robert Jewelry Was Never Cheap; In The Mid-1940's, A Pin And Earrings Set Would Usually Cost Around $50.00.

The Firm Also Supplied Jewelry To The Motion Picture Industry, Including The Jewelry For The 1952 Oscar Nominated Elia Kazan Movie, "Viva Zapata", Featuring Marlon Brando And Jean Peters.

Levy Retired In 1975.

Levy Is Usually Known For His Work In Filigree, Which Often Results In His Pieces Being Mistaken For Miriam Haskell Jewelry. However, In The 1950's And 60's He Created A Line Of Enameled Jewelry In Whimsical Fruits And Flowers Which Has Become The Epitome Of That Era.

Dimensions: 2 1/8" square.

Hallmark: Reinad. The last letter is not visible.

Reference: Brunialti, A Tribute to America, p213

It is 4 3/8" tall by 2 7/8" wide. Reference : Masterpieces of costume Jewelry, Dubbs Ball and Dorothy Hehl Torem, Schiffer, 1996 page 138 - Vaue $450-$600.00

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The head is encrusted with tiny seed pearls and a red eye. Great detail. Well loved by it's former owner. There is very slight imperfections in the enamel on the lower body to the left of the front wing and few tiny spots on the wings. Overall great condition for its age.

Circa: 1940s Condition: Excellent

Condition: Excellent

Circa 1940

It is 2 1/16" tall by 1.5" wide.

Ref: Brunialit, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry ( 2008) vol 2, pa 24, dating the series using stones from Oval Mfg Co., advertised by them in Jeweler's Circular Keystone in 1945, mentioning the camel.

It is 4 /14" long by 1 7/8" in width. The earrings are 1 7/8" long by 3/4" wide.

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.

Gorgeous and phenomenal. Super condition. It is hallmarked Sandor & Co.