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#6727 $350 Telephone briefcase handbag, 1980s. The delightfully kitschy bag is to the cell phone as the boom box is to the iPod. The coiled line receiver of the touch tone phone forms the handle of the bag. The bag has a detachable shoulder strap. NEW LISTING | |
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#4053 $375 M. Turner sterling silver brooch, c.1910. A special find for the lover of early 20th century sterling silver jewelry. I love the uncluttered, bold design and superb craftsmanship. Marked "M. Turner/Handmade/Sterling/141" on the back. | |
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#6713 $375 Silk folding pocketbook, 1930s. Black silk moiré faille on the exterior and lined with peach moiré faille. The interior has three pockets on one flap, a snapped flap pocket on the center panel, and a mirror with comb on the other flap. Very fine petit point embroidery was used to embellish the exterior flap with a colorful little birdie. | |
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#4045 $1,200 Amethyst/seed pearl choker necklace, Victorian. A dainty creation of sparkling purple stones suspended from a string of seed pearls (in original box). It closes in back with a diamond clasp. The clasp is set with a tear-shaped diamond surrounded with small round diamonds. | |
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#6425 $400 Cut crystal feather brooch, c.1950. It sparkles with tiny rhinestones and 22 large, cut crystals in a silver-colored, gold plated setting. A great find for the collector of feathers. | |
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#4058 $750 Portrait shell cameo, c.1890-1910. This lovely cameo features an exceptionally pretty shell portrait of a lady set in a white gold frame and surrounded with small pearls. The cameo can be worn either as a pendant or a brooch. It is marked "14K" on the clasp. | |
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#6428 $400 Boucher turquoise/sapphire clip brooch, c.1950. Set with faux turquoise cabochons, sapphire blue glass stones, and glittering rhinestones. What subtle design and lively color! Boucher is known for his work with 3-dimensional design and brilliantly colored stones. | |
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#6725 $425 Snakeskin handbag, 1960s. The interior of the boldly patterned bag is lined with tan leather; the flap is lined with beige leather. I love the whimsical turtle hardware. Two turtles on top of the bag hold the chain handle in place while another one serves as a clasp. | |
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#4047 $400 Enameled silver/marcasite brooch, 1920s-30s. The tiny faceted marcasite stones catch the light and sparkle. The brooch is enameled with blue, green and ivory. Wonderful three dimensional design! | |
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#4048 $400 Enameled silver/marcasite brooch, 1920s-30s. It glitters more up close than in the pictures. The tiny faceted marcasite stones catch the light and sparkle. The brooch is enameled with blue, green, and ivory with tiny red accents on the butterfly's wings. | |
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#4059 $750 Art Nouveau pendant necklace, c.1900. The exquisite pendant necklace features seed pearls and peridots set in 9K gold with a delicate and graceful design. This is quintessential Art Nouveau design, which focused on the artistic expression of the designer more than the display of expensive materials. | |
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#4050 $750 Sold Art Nouveau enameled silver festoon necklace. Enameling was a favorite technique of Art Nouveau design, which emphasized creative expression over precious materials. The necklace features green enameled flowers set with moonstones, another Art Nouveau favorite. I love the alternating long and short links in the chain. | |
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#2377 $950 Sold Gallenga stenciled velvet bag, c.1920. The bag has shades of bronze/gold stenciling on burgundy silk velvet and is lined with pink silk. The silk corded tassel is attached with a Murano glass bead. Gallenga used as many as 9 tones of gold and silver pigment to achieve the desired ombré shading. | |
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#4061 $300 Pearl/gold bar pin, c.1900. An antique accent, like this lovely bar pin, adds a unique touch to any modern garment. The pin features an open work design of 14K gold that is set with mobé pearls and tiny seed pearls. | |
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#4062 $300 Amethyst/pearl/gold bar pin, c.1900. This lovely bar pin features a delicate 14K gold open work design set with a tear shaped amethyst and seed pearls. The pin is marked "14K" on the clasp. | |
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#4055 $300 Silver/marcasite bow necklace, 1920s-1930s. Marcasites give wonderful sparkle without the high cost of gemstones. This delightful bow necklace will be polished to bring out the glitter before the necklace is sent to you. The pendant is stamped "England/Silver" on the back. | |
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#4109 $300 Silver/marcasite/glass pendant necklace, 1920s-1930s. Featuring a camphor crystal medallion surrounded by marcasites set in a base of sterling silver. I love the combination of striped glass beads and fancy cutwork diamond links in the chain. | |
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#4054 $300 Sold Marcasite/silver/lapis necklace, 1920s-1930s. The eye catching pendant necklace sparkles with marcasites set in silver. The lapis stone in the pendant adds color without the high cost of a precious gem stone. Wear it with one of your flapper dresses! | |
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#c290 $1,100 Deco 14K gold/diamond link bracelet, 1930s. On the inside is yellow gold with white gold on the outside. Three of the flexible links are set with prong-set diamonds of approximately .30 cwt. The clasp is stamped "14K." The design has a brilliant, yet cool and serene, beauty. | |
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#0654 $300 Deco sterling silver buckle bracelet, 1920s. Finely crafted from flexible sterling silver links set with sapphire colored stones and rhinestones. The buckle clasp is a real delight. The color combination has the exemplary Deco boldness and directness that we treasure. | |
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#0655 $250 Deco sterling silver link bracelet, 1920s. Finely crafted of flexible sterling silver links set with amber colored stones and rhinestones. The amber-silver-rhinestone color combination has a subtle brilliance that warms the heart. | |
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#4057 $375 Coro Craft enameled sterling brooch, 1940s. The Coro Craft mark was reserved for higher end costume pieces. This exquisitely crafted bird brooch is an exemplar of the fine design produced by Coro in the 1940s. The bird is crafted from heavy sterling silver that is gold plated and enameled. The bird's eye and upper body are set with pavé rhinestones. | |
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#6715 $375 Alligator handbag, 1940s. The stylish alligator bag is trimmed with brass hardware and lined with beige kid leather. The interior features an open pocket and a zippered pocket. | |
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#4052 $375 Miriam Haskell pearl bracelet, 1950s. The exceptional bracelet has four strands of signature Haskell pearls. The elaborate clasp, another Haskell trademark, artfully combines glittering mirrorback stones with large opaque stones in a pastel design. | |
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#4051 $300 Trifari faux jade pendant, 1960s. From one of the of the most respected names in costume jewelry, the pendant has a gold tone base tipped with a layer of carved faux jade. The pendant hangs from a black silk cord strung with black wooden beads, faux jade beads, and silver tone studded beads. It is marked "Trifari ©" on the back. | |
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#6422 $400 Coro flower brooch, 1940s. I love the inspired combination of a 3-dimensional, gold plated flower and pavé rhinestone leaves. The flower center is set with a red glass faux ruby, as if to symbolize art paying homage to nature. | |
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#4064 $950 Carved ivory brooch & earrings, c.1840. The brooch has its original C-clasp as well as the extended pin stem. Both were typical of early Victorian jewelry. The earring posts are gold. The delicate carving is among the finest I have seen. | |
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#4056 $350 Costume necklace, 1940s. This delightful necklace combines cheerful coral colored beads with a gold tone filigree pendant. The pendant is set with faux pearls and tiny rhinestones. The beads close at the center-back with a screw-style clasp. | |
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#6460 $650 Beaded satin reticule, c.1890-1900. Made from copper colored satin and lined with green satin. The pleated top and looped fringe are nice touches. What splendid Native American style beading! | |
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#c270 $975 This wonderful 14K gold brooch and earrings set, c.1860, has a seed pearl in each piece. It has all the original fixtures and comes with the original leather covered box. | |
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#1012 $2,500 14K gold mesh buckle/garter bracelet, c.1875. Set with approximately .75 carats of garnets, the transitional design has the basic design of a garter bracelet. However, instead of the usual slide clasp, there is a buckle clasp. | |
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#c104 $1,400 Victorian 14K gold mesh bracelet, c.1870-80. Delicately engraved book-style clasp. | |
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#6432 $500 DeMario crystal bead choker necklace, 1950s. Sparkling, amber-colored, cut crystal beads and stones in a setting of gold tone leaves. The alternating textures of the gold tone chains and crystal beads are a nice touch. | |
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#6544 $575 Two-tone alligator bag, 1950s. I love the variation of texture in this marvelous two-tone brown bag. The bag has a brown suede interior with one zippered pocket. The fittings and clasp are brass. | |
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#6542 $750 Alligator Kelly style bag by Bellestone, 1950s. This luxurious alligator bag features a brass frame and a cream colored leather interior with three pockets. The bag comes with the original comb and mirror. | |
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#1005 $2,200 14K gold garter bracelet c.1870, featuring an intricately designed slide clasp with black enamel and a center pearl. A substantial bracelet. | |
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#0669 $350 Art Nouveau gold plated brooch, c.1895-1910. Delightful granulated leaves with amethyst center. Large and dramatic! | |
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#c254 $550 Sold Victorian 14K gold brooch, c.1850. A central pearl surrounded by a black enamel design and Etruscan type granulation. | |
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#6543 $450 Alligator bag, 1940s. The slightly concave sides subliminally emphasize the yin (female) principle (Earth, darkness, quiet, receptivity, softness) as opposed to the yang (male) principle in the universe. Intriguing design! | |
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#c271 $375 European ruby brooch, c.1870-1890. Prong-set, rose-colored rubies adorn the head and upper shaft of this gold-washed silver brooch. The delicate branch design on the head is of the last degree of charm. Can be worn on a hat or lapel. | |
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#0988 $450 Faux snakeskin handbag, 1970s. The ivory leather is embossed with a snakeskin pattern. The matching silk faille lining has four pockets. I love the crisp box shape. | |
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#1032 $575 Judith Leiber 1980s ivory snakeskin bag with gold tone frame and narrow shoulder strap. From the winner of the Coty Fashion Award and the Council of Fashion Designers Award. Excellent condition. | |
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#0713 $750 Hand-painted 18K gold portrait brooch, 1840s. The painting is covered with beveled glass and set in an 18K gold frame. The scrolling design of the frame is delicately engraved. | |
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#c274 $865 Special acorn-pattern Victorian hair piece set with 14K gold settings. Hairwork jewelry was made for mourning and often fashioned from the loved one's tresses as a love token. In excellent condition. | |
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#6427 $375 Kenneth Jay Lane brooch, 1960s. The gold tone metal brooch has a pavé rhinestone stem and a coral-colored plastic top. The improbable coral mushroom displays Lane's sense of the beautiful and the fantastic, sometimes intertwined. | |
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#6523 $625 Argentine python envelope bag, c.1950. With its removable strap, the bag can be worn as a shoulder bag or used as a clutch. It is framed with brown leather and has a fabric interior with one zippered pocket. | |
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#6516 $325 Alligator folding clutch wallet, 1950s. The interior is lined with soft, supple brown leather. There are two compartments on each side: one side is zippered while other side has a window for a picture. The center has a double coin purse. | |
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#6430 $475 Boucher earrings, 1950s. The gold plated earrings are set with green glass cabochons and sparkling sapphire blue rhinestones.With the rare sculptural design that wraps around the ear to stay in place, these beautiful earrings show the fertile imagination of a master jewelry artist. | |
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#6421 $400 Nettie Rosenstein rhinestone floral brooch, 1950s. The graceful thistle design is delightful. The prickly gold tone leaves reach out yearningly toward the light to reflect its borrowed brilliance. The glittering pavé rhinestones provide a touch of lively sparkle. | |
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#6424 $350 Trifari large floral brooch, 1960s. The graceful gold tone leaves are set with textured, faux pearl buds. The golden "leaves," drooping under the sun's glare, have a striking verisimilitude to nature's own artistry. | |
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#6429 $375 Rhinestone brooch attributed to Boucher, c.1950. The elegant 3-dimensional design and exquisite craftsmanship suggest the hand of the master artist Boucher. The silver tone brooch is set with pavé and icy blue, handset rhinestones on curving branches. | |
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#6433 $300 Trifari rhinestone bracelet, 1960s. The hinged bracelet combines textured, gold tone metal with rows of glittering rhinestones. The overlapping, threefold diagonal motif has a quietly pleasing harmony, exhibiting the artistic refinement of classic costume jewelry. | |
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#6423 $300 Philip Hulitar rhinestone butterfly brooch, 1950s. Set with clear rhinestones on the wings and down the body's center, which is outlined with smoky gray rhinestones; the antennae have emerald green rhinestones. Rare costume jewelry from a major designer. |