MIRIAM HASKELL Hess green glass bead coil bracelet

MIRIAM HASKELL Hess green glass bead coil bracelet with gold tone flowers set with beads, total length 6-1/2″ and adjustable and about 1/2″ wide. The beads are hand sewn onto a green cord-covered metal coil. A Frank Hess design for Miriam Haskell, it is unsigned as was typical for this era, circa 1940.  View   #H36032   $298.00

HENTON sterling wide C-shaped cuff bracelet

HENTON sterling wide C-shaped cuff bracelet, open at the back, wearable size 7″ and 1-1/2″ wide and about 2.6 ounces. Gorgeous and with a nice weight to it, this is a joy to wear.    View   View   #N35599   $198.00

DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey era sterling bracelet Maisel 1950

DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey era sterling bracelet circa 1950, with the Maisel’s kachina mark and Native American designs. “Dragon’s breath” is glass cabochon that is specially treated to give it this particular coloring and rainbow effect, which is a big favorite of mine. I remember seeing pieces like this as a child growing up in the southwest back in … Continue reading “DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey era sterling bracelet Maisel 1950”

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

WENDY GELL signed and dated 1984 orchid wristie with aurora borealis and artificial pearls

WENDY GELL 1984 orchid flower wristie bracelet with aurora borealis, artificial pearls, seed pearls and blue glass stamen.  The lovely orchid is enamel on metal.  Note the intricate way that the sides are covered with dazzling rhinestone and artificial pearls. Wendy has not done her bracelets in this way for years now because it was … Continue reading “WENDY GELL signed and dated 1984 orchid wristie with aurora borealis and artificial pearls”

MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original on illustration board

MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original painted on illustration board.  Pictured is a wonderful Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell coil bracelet and tiara of red glass beads and glass pearls in a gold tone setting. She wears a typical jacket from the 1940s post-war era with the exaggerated … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original on illustration board”

VICTORIAN antique sterling silver hinged bangle with four stacked and beaded edges, an etched scroll and leaves center, hallmarked 1883

VICTORIAN antique sterling silver hinged bangle with four stacked and beaded edges, an etched scroll and leaves center, all decorated on the front side.  It is 6-2/3″ around the inside by 1″ wide, hallmarked for Birmingham 1883 but with a makers mark that is blurred.  What a gorgeous antique bracelet this is!    View View  … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique sterling silver hinged bangle with four stacked and beaded edges, an etched scroll and leaves center, hallmarked 1883”