VICTORIAN mini portrait of a lady wearing her ermine stole

VICTORIAN mini portrait of a lady wearing her ermine stole and a beautiful headdress.  It was transferred onto a porcelain oval and then highlighted by hand, 2″ by 1-1/2″.  The number “80” is impressed into the back.  It is framed in a beaded silver frame with a swing-out stand.   View   #V36174   $98.00

MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin original illustration for the Miriam Haskell sea shell jewelry hand painted on illustration board

MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin original illustration for three pieces of the Miriam Haskell sea shell jewelry, beautifully hand painted on illustration board.  The jewelry itself is highlighted with gold glitter, really lovely and this would be beautiful framed.  It is 8″ by 9-3/4″ and is photographed here against a gray background.  These would have been … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin original illustration for the Miriam Haskell sea shell jewelry hand painted on illustration board”

CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries

CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries and a wave of blue water at the bottom.  Set in a rectangular frame and signed on the back “sterling by Coro”, it is 2-1/8″ by 2″.  The contemporary enamel work is a wonderful addition … Continue reading “CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries”

CORO sterling silver brooch with a two-tone red enameled bird sporting a jaunty yellow crest surrounded by lovely green leaves

CORO sterling silver brooch with a two-tone red enameled bird sporting a jaunty yellow crest surrounded by lovely green leaves and brown branches.  The brooch is from the 1940-50s and the enamel work is contemporary and professionally done.  The bird is  in an oval frame that is signed on the back “Coro Sterling”, probably from … Continue reading “CORO sterling silver brooch with a two-tone red enameled bird sporting a jaunty yellow crest surrounded by lovely green leaves”

MADE IN FRANCE large beaded purse with aluminum beads in pink, gold and silver tone with bronze tone accents

MADE IN FRANCE large beaded purse with aluminum beads in pink, gold and silver tone with bronze tone accents, a wonderful glittering surface.  The gold metal frame has a wheat edge with a dental and floral swag face and back.  The purse is 11″ long including the fringe by 6-1/2″ wide.  Inside is a golden … Continue reading “MADE IN FRANCE large beaded purse with aluminum beads in pink, gold and silver tone with bronze tone accents”

HOBE attributed rare and amazing gold washed and sterling silver ornament with a celluloid plaque of a wonderful carved scene of a child riding a stag, flying birds, vines and leaves

HOBE attributed rare and amazing gold washed and sterling silver ornament with a hand carved cream colored plaque in the center.  It has a wonderful scene of a child riding a stag, flying birds, vines and leaves. It is framed with sterling and gold encrusted flowers, leaves and berries, all hand made. It has hooks … Continue reading “HOBE attributed rare and amazing gold washed and sterling silver ornament with a celluloid plaque of a wonderful carved scene of a child riding a stag, flying birds, vines and leaves”

LARRY VRBA hinged brooch with a golden horse head at the top, wonderful red textured stones and purple cabochons

LARRY VRBA hinged brooch with a golden horse head at the top, wonderful red textured stones and purple cabochons, and glass pearls, all set in gold tone.  In addition he has added several different kinds of aurora borealis stones, as well as red faceted glass beads and clear rhinestone flat backs and roundelles.  Signed on … Continue reading “LARRY VRBA hinged brooch with a golden horse head at the top, wonderful red textured stones and purple cabochons”