HOBE silver hand pin with red, blue and pastel blue rhinestones, marked on the back “Hobe”, 1-1/2″. Note the detail of a ring on the hand. This is graceful and lovely and is in very good vintage condition. View #O39444 $68.00
STERLING silver Germany fine mesh purse with a wonderful feel. It has a 7" by 5-3/4" body and a 16" long chain handle. Marked inside the frame "sterling Germany", the fringe is a delicate lacy looking edging, just lovely. It has a flap that folds over the front and a tab underneath with which to open the purse. This … Continue reading “STERLING silver Germany fine mesh purse”
DUJAY unsigned pair of trembler flower bouquet dress clips with clear and red rhinestones and green and brown enameling, circa 1940. Each clip is 2-3/4″ by 1-1/2″, and each has a flower that trembles on a tiny spring. But each one also has professionally repaired solder point that keeps one of the flowers stable. Other than … Continue reading “DUJAY unsigned pair of trembler flower bouquet dress clips”
MIRIAM HASKELL blue, green and melon shaped artificial pearl necklace and earrings, wearable length 16″, blue glass beads 1/2″, earrings 1-1/4″. Designed by Frank Hess, Miriam Haskell head designer in the 1940-50s, it has a lovely and typical flower catch on the necklace and dangling faceted beads on the earrings. Larry Vrba, head designer for Haskell … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL blue & melon shaped glass pearl necklace & earrin”
LUCITE jelly belly trembler brooch, a hand holding a pale pink and cream enameled orchid flower with aqua forget-me-nots wrist corsage with a glass pearl center, circa 1945, a large 4″ long. The red nail polish is a fun whimsical touch. There is one missing piece of enameling on a flower petal, only the size of … Continue reading “LUCITE jelly belly trembler brooch, a hand holding an orchid”
STERLING vermeil figural hand brooch with red and clear rhinestone bracelet and ring and red enameled finger nails, 2-1/4". This has an unusual almost bronze-tone finish with gold tone showing through. #Y64926 $115.00
BETTINA von Walhof rare and HUGE 6-1/2″ jointed trembler monkey figural brooch with hundreds of tan and gold rhinestones , black rhinestone features and yellow rhinestones bananas, all set in gun metal gray colored metal and with springs for movement at the head, shoulders, hips and hand, total length 6-1/2″. It is in excellent condition and is … Continue reading “BETTINA von Walhof HUGE jointed trembler monkey”
DEROSA lion head fur clips with amazing detail, set of 2, each 1″ by 1″. The fur is a copper colored enamel over gold plate, the eyes red rhinestones, the fangs enameled in white and the inside of the mouth is a deep red enamel. Made in the late 1940s, they are an unusual pair. … Continue reading “DEROSA lion head FUR CLIPS, set of two with amazing detail, 1940s”
PARURE of gilt sterling filigree, amethysts and gold colored marcasites, all set in gold tone sterling. The designs are alternating filigree links and leaves, really lovely. Included is a 1-1/4″ pendant on 17″ necklace; 7″ by 3/4″ bracelet; and 2-1/4″ screw back earrings. The marcasites here are actually pyrite (also called Fool’s Gold). Each piece … Continue reading “PARURE gilt sterling filigree, amethysts & gold marcasites”
VICTORIAN sterling chatelaine hook decorated with griffons with wings outstretched and scrolls, 2″ wide and 2-1/4″ long, marked inside “sterling” followed by an arrow shape. The clip is hinged in order to slip over a belt or waistband and under the clip is a hook for a small purse handle, a ring of keys or chatelaine … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling chatelaine hook decorated with griffons”