Monday, June 30, 2014

Vintage Carved Art Deco Black and Red Bakelite Bracelet





 The above is a vintage carved Art Deco Bakelite Bracelet or bangle. It features black with a red carved leaf and stem design. It measures 3 1/4inch in diameter and 1/2 inch in width. It is in good used condition, having withstood some scratches. It has been positively tested with simichrome ( reaction: yellow), 409 (reaction: yellow), and hot water ( reaction: smells of formaldehyde). One of my favorites.

On Sale: $90
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Signed Crown Trifari Yellow Enamel Dimensional



 

These are a pair of Signed Crown Trifari clip-on yellow enamel earrings. A quick look at the lifted petals says it is what is called a “dimensional” enamel flower. Each flower has gold tone filaments located in the center of the petals and measures approximately 1 1/4” in diameter. In good condition notwithstanding some wear and tear as well as some visible patina. Lastly, its Signature features script lettering with a heavy rightward angle of the lower case “r”, dating its production circa 1940. 

On Sale: $35
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Signed Crown Trifari Poured Glass White Dogwood Flower Brooch

This is a Signed Crown Trifari white poured glass Dogwood Flower Brooch. Its petal edging, center comb, and brooch backing is gold filled in its entirety. There is some visible chipping in the poured glass. The Signature is worn, possibly from continuous rubbing, making it a little difficult to see the “Crowned 'T' “ and the last lower case “i”. This piece measures approximately 1 ¾ “ in length and 1 ¼” in diameter ( flower head). Good condition although in need of slight cleaning. Lastly, its featured “crown” over the “T” dates its production circa 1950.

On Sale: $40
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Signed Krementz 14kt Rolled Gold Overlay Earrings

The below is a pair of Signed Krementz 14kt Rolled Gold Overlay Earrings. Its original box, although stained, is included. The earrings are screw back types with 3 clear rhinestones set over stemmed leaf motifs. Each earring measures approximately 1 in length and 1/2” in width. In good condition with minor scratches visible with a loupe. The backing texture is smooth, an indicator of an authentic vintage piece. Its bold print Krementz Signature dates this piece between 1884 ( the year Krementz & Co. went into production) and 1896 ( the year an “umbrella” mark was added).

On Sale: $40
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Monday, September 2, 2013

Signed Eisenberg Silver Tone Rhinestone Pendant (SOLD)

The above is a Signed Eisenberg silver tone clear rhinestone pendant. It features a larger faceted triangle rhinestone “hugged” by a silver ribbon which is studded with 4 smaller graduated clear pave rhinestones. This piece measures approximately 1/2” in length and width. The backing texture is smooth, an indicator of an authentic vintage piece. Because Eisenberg production stamps overlapped in terms of date, this piece was most likely produced between the years of 1945 and 1950. It is in good condition notwithstanding some visibly minor scratching on the backing.

On Sale: $40 (SOLD)
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Signed Krementz Gold Filled Bleeding Heart Earrings

These are a pair of Signed Krementz Gold Filled Bleeding Heart Faux Pearl Earrings. The pearls are top down graduated with the smallest of the two placed on the heart, and the largest placed on the stem. The earrings are screw back and in good condition but could use some cleaning. Its bold print Krementz Signature dates this piece between 1884 ( the year Krementz & Co. went into production) and 1896 ( the year an “umbrella” mark was added).

On Sale: $30
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Signed Crown Trifari Sterling Dancing Tasha Brooch

This is a Crown Trifari Sterling (Silver) Dancing Tasha Brooch. Trifari had several designers in the past, one of them by the name of Alfred Philippe. He designed a matching set of brooches called “Sasha and Tasha”, two Russian Cossack Dancers. The brooches feature gold tone vermeil bodies and simulated pearls for the head. Further research shows that they were patented in 1947 and were originally known as #147865 ( Tasha) and #147866 ( Sasha). She measures approximately 1 3/4” in length. As you see in the provided photos, Tasha sports a red (cut glass) hat, a blouse with 14 clear pave rhinestones, a 5 rhinestone speckled skirt, and 3 clear pave rhinestones on her feet. However, both Tasha and Sasha have been seen with various hat colors; blue, green, red. Unfortunately, I was unable to reunite this Tasha with her partner. There is some damage to the simulated pearl and the entire piece needs cleaning as there is a lot of patina. Otherwise it is in good condition and there is no rough texture on its backing, indicating it to be an authentic vintage piece.

On Sale $150
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