MIRIAM HASKELL Hess wooden beads, stars, bells bracelet, 1940

MIRIAM HASKELL Hess natural and colored wooden beads, stars and bells bracelet, circa 1940, 6-1/2″ relaxed size by about 2-1/3″ at front and 1-1/4″ at the back. A Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell, it is unsigned as was typical for this era, circa 1940, and in excellent condition.    #H31460    $238.00

VICTORIAN bog oak round pierced brooch, Gothic castle window

VICTORIAN bog oak round pierced brooch showing a Gothic castle window scene, 2″. BOG OAK is a fossilized wood or peat found in Ireland. For a similar brooch see page 29 in Helen Muller’s “Jet Jewellery and Ornaments” and on page 139 of Bell’s “Collecting Victorian Jewelry”.   View   #V25881   $128.00