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Ugo Correani Rhinestone & Pearl Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer: Pre 1980 item# 886482 (stock# AW)
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This dazzling rhinestone and faux pearl brooch was designed by famed Italian designer Ugo Correani and dates to the 1980’s. Correani opened his studio in the 70’s and later collaborated with many noted designers including Valentino, Versace and Lagerfeld among others. The flower consists of pave set rhinestones that are all present and original. The oblong pearl swings freely within its setting. Brooch measures 3 ¼” long and 1 ¾” at its widest. Signed UC Ugo Correani and in excellent sparkling c ...click for details

Vintage Guilloche Enamel Compact Art Deco English 1934 Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Enamel: Guilloche: Pre 1940 item# 690109 (stock# #2)
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This magnificent rare Art Deco sterling and guilloche enamel compact is from Birmingham England and is hallmarked with the lion passant, anchor, initial K and the manufacturers initials C & N representing Crisford & Norris. It was manufactured in 1934 and measures 3” in diameter. The back of the compact has a beautiful embossed silver design. The top cover is pale grey green & white guilloche enamel with a beautiful art deco stepped design. The inside powder puff cover is engraved wi ...click for details

Bakelite Pin Black Floral Oval Deeply Carved Chunky Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Bakelite: Pre 1950 item# 607665 (stock# S27P)
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This beautiful black carved bakelite pin is oval shaped and boasts an unusually large collection of deeply carved flowers and leaves. It measures a whopping 3 3/8” long by 2” high and is a chunky ¼” thick. Deep 3 dimensional hand carving with great detail from the 1940’s. The pin has a safety clasp embedded in the back that works smoothly. Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Guaranteed original vintage bakelite.

Vintage Scottish Sterling Thistle Pin Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1920 item# 616609
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Here is a beautiful Scottish sterling thistle pin. It measures 1 ½”in diameter and has a C type pin closure. It has a beautiful yellow glass prong set stone and has many hallmarks from Scotland with a sterling lion and WBS manufacture initials plus the dated letter Z.

Mexican Sterling Turquoise Bracelet Early Pre Eagle Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1940 item# 719930 (stock# W397)
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Here is a dramatic and bold sterling Mexican Hinged bracelet that is marked Sterling Made in Mexico, does not bear the eagle mark and therefore dates to the 30’s or early 40’s. It measures a generous 2” at the widest, narrows to 1” and has an inner diameter of 2 ¼”. It consists of a large center turquoise stone measuring ¾” by ½” and 4 smaller turquoise stones measuring ½” by 3/8” each. The stones are surrounded by 3 dimensional linear scrollwork, 10 silver balls and 5 unusual silver domes that ...click for details

Sterling Silver Mexican Bracelet Signed JJ Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950 item# 609749 (stock# T977B)
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Here is a stunning Mexican Sterling bracelet designed by well known Mexican artist JJ in the 1940’s. It measures 7 ½” long by ¾” high. It is quite heavy, weighing 2lbs 4 ounces. It has a box lock that closes firmly and a safety chain as well. It is marked Sterling Taxco 925 with the initials JJ. The design is Art Deco with geometric circles, swirls and 3D silver balls that are repeated throughout. A beautiful handcrafted piece of jewelry to be worn for a lifetime.

Vintage Bakelite Carved Horse Head Pin Yellow c1930’s Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Bakelite: Pre 1940 item# 695104 (stock# W245P)
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Here is a bold carved bakelite horse head pin with its original brass reins and glass eye. The pin measures approximately 3" from nose to the back of the neck and is 2 ¼” tall. The horse head is deeply carved with lots of little details and has the original riveted pin back closure. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Guaranteed original vintage bakelite.

Lovely Trifari Alfred Philippe & Rhinestone Clip Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer: Pre 1950 item# 886479 (stock# V283C)
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This stunning rose and yellow goldtone clip was designed for Trifari by Alfred Philippe on May 14th 1940. It bears the crown Trifari mark on the back and top of the 2 prong fur clip as well as Pat Pend. It measures 2” long by 1 ½” wide. The flower petals as well as the back of the clip are rose gold color. The flower bud, leaves and stems are yellow gold in color. All rhinestones are present and original. In excellent condition and a great vintage piece by a sought after and collectible designer ...click for details

Roseville Water Lily Vase Art Pottery c.1943 Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Ceramics: American: Pottery: Pre 1950 item# 935649
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Here we have a Roseville Art Pottery vase in the water lily pattern, dating to 1943. It is marked Roseville USA 72-6”. It measures 6 ½” high and 6” wide across at the pointed handles. Vase opening measures 3”. Colors are deep yellow lilies with green leaves on a brown and orange background. It is in excellent condition with crisp mold and colors and no chips, cracks or repairs. Mild crazing consistent with age and art pottery of this era is noted under close inspection.

Bakelite Dress Clip Black Deeply Carved 1940’s Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Bakelite: Pre 1950 item# 617124 (stock# O146C)
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Here we have a stylized Art Deco black carved bakelite dress clip dating to the 1940’s. It measures 2” long by 1 ¼” wide and is sharply hand carved. The clip is in excellent vintage condition with only some light surface scratches consistent with age and use. The metal clip back is firm and works smoothly.

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