LAINS bakelite “On Point 5 of 16 Fall 2001” bangle bracelet

LAINS artisan made bakelite bangle bracelet called “On Point 5 of 16 Fall 2001″. It is made of black bakelite with cream, red and gray-green diamonds, 2-1/2″ by 7/8″ by 1/3”. Dan and Penny Lains had revisited the family business in working with plastics. LAMACO, The Lains’ Manufacturing Company which belonged to Dan’s father, was started … Continue reading “LAINS bakelite “On Point 5 of 16 Fall 2001” bangle bracelet”

MIRIAM HASKELL Hess stick coral round dress clip

HASKELL Hess stick coral round dress clip with antiqued gold tone filigree center, by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell circa 1940, 2-1/4″.   It is not signed, as was typical of their pieces in that era.    View   #H34221   $168.00

MIRIAM HASKELL acorn dress clip with brown glass beads and seed beads and green cord

HASKELL acorn dress clip with brown glass beads and seed beads and twisted green cord, 2-1/2″.  This shows the clever way in which Haskell and Frank Hess designed jewelry during the WWII era, when materials were short.  Item 35516, which can be purchased separately, shows this clip in an original advertising art work, as seen … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL acorn dress clip with brown glass beads and seed beads and green cord”