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We add articles, reference information and recent acquisitions continually.
Please enjoy browsing and feel free to email us with your comments and suggestions.

MORNING GLORY also has a bricks and mortar store, the ANTIQUE CONNECTION MALL on Historic Route 66 at 12815 Central Ave NE, just off of Interstate-40 East at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. We have about 60
friendly and knowledgeable dealers in a 10,000 square foot clean, well lit, modern building, a pleasant place to shop.

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FEATURE: Miriam Haskell designed by Frank Hess ~ Seashells

Some of the best and most collectible Miriam Haskell jewelry was made in the first decades, when Frank Hess was her head designer. Frank Hess was the head designer from about 1926 to 1960 and his talent was unrivaled. In the early days, Haskell put no identifying marks on their jewelry at all. As a mater of fact it was not marked until about 1947. Today the early unsigned pieces can be identified from vintage art work and advertisements, and by their wonderful detail, hand work and designs. Read more about Haskell Hess jewelry in our article in JEWEL CHAT. There are also two wonderful books about this jewelry that can be purchased on Amazon.

There were material shortages that affected the costume jewelry business during World War II, and one of the substitute materials used during that time was natural elements like seashells. Sewn onto fabric bands, incorporated on brooches, and twined around coil bracelets, they made whimsical jewelry. The variety was amazing and the look has the creativity of Hesss pieces.

Enjoy buying our sea shell and ocean themed jewelry, perfect for Summer, both by Miriam Haskell and other makers. Just click HERE.

FEATURE: MIRIAM HASKELL ~ Glass Leaves & Intricate Beadwork

MIRIAM HASKELL... the name alone conjures up images of tiny faux pearls and colorful beads, strands of rose montees and glass leaves all fashioned into tapestries of dazzling jewelry. During the early days of her jewelry making in the 1930s and 1940s, most pieces were not signed. Now the hunt for them is inspired by the wonderful sense of design, the intricate craftsmanship and the mystery of what IS and what is NOT Haskell. Our Haskell jewelry is guaranteed to be the real thing, and vintage 1930-60s rather than contemporary as well

The list of wonderful designers who worked for her over the years includes Frank Hess, Bob Clark, Larry Vrba and Millie Petronzio and others. Although she passed away years ago, the joy collectors get from her jewelry still lives on.

One of my personal favorites are the Frank Hess sets that include big glass leaves, petals and flowers. They were all assembled by hand in American during that time. Delicate yes, but great fun to wear and always attracting attention wherever you go. They are particularly nice to collect along with the Larry Austin advertising art work that illustrated them in shops and boutiques where the jewelry was sold.

To purchase MIRIAM HASKELL jewelry please click HERE.

MIRIAM HASKELL ~ WWII era wooden beads and leaves

Wood was another alternate material used during the 1940s WWII years. Natural or dyed, in small seed bead sizes and larger bells, and sometimes combined with other materials as well, these are great fun. Wood elements came in heart and star shapes, and larger pieces were carved to made flowers and leaves. Creatively fashioned into acorns, combined with everything from coral to colorful glass buttons to sea shells, these are cheerful and a joy to wear and display.

Enjoy buying our HASKELL wood jewelry HERE.


Read more about Miriam Haskell Jewelry at HASKELL ART WORK & ADVERTISING.

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FEATURE: MORE at the Antique Connection Mall

At our ANTIQUE CONNECTION MALL in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we have a wide variety of items all the time. We have collectibles, like Arts & Crafts leather purses and vintage silhouettes, shown at right. Youll also see a marvelous selection of antique and vintage jewelry, including some of the most rare pieces as well as everyday fun things to wear. We have man-tiques like mounts, signs, Coco-Cola, Marilyn Monroe, hunting and fishing gear and duck calls. There are also kitchen collectibles like Jadite, Fiesta, Bauer, LuRay, 40s-50s painted glasses, cooking and baking gear and linens. Art work and puzzles, toys and dolls... so many things to see and enjoy. What a fun way to brighten your kitchen! And dont miss the furniture of all kinds and eras. About 60 dealers and over 10,000 square feet of clean, well-lit mall... and always friendly welcoming and knowledgeable staff and dealers to help you. There is SO much more at the Antique Connection Mall, and new things come in every day.