Ginger's Article on French vs. German Modernist Enamel Jewelry
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Two extraordinary enamelled bronze brooches by Line Vautrin, Paris, 1940's. Vautrin's jewelry, mirrors, sculptures, and accessories were celebrated in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (a branch of the Louvre), exhibition in 1999. It is unusual to find enamelled pieces by this famous artist. #2179 SEE PRICING ABOVE
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Erté designed this colorful cover for Harper's Bazaar Christmas issue, December 1931. Note the two big cherry cabochons rings on her hands. The entire issue, complete, is included in a leather-bound volume containing 6 Harper's Bazaar issues from July thru December, 1931. There are 3 covers by L.Bégnigni, and 3 by Erté. Several recent films were inspired by Art Déco clothes and décor. When "The Great Gatsby" comes out next year, there wll be even more enthusiastic copying of the Roaring Twenties and Thirties clothes and accessories. Don't forget, Erté got there first! #2177 Contact me for the price: Ginger Moro modmoro@earthlink.net
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A: The purse on the left needs TLC, Stitches need to be replaced on one side of the clasp. A new lining is also necessary. But the Deco pattern is superb. B: This purse is in excellent condition, the silk lining is intact, and the Deco pattern of gold beads on silver beads on both sides is a delight. The chain and clasp are gold-toned metal. The purse measures 4-1/2" by 5-1/2". The fringe is 2-1/2" long.
#2178A: Price: $35 or best offer
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"Le Choix d'un Coeur" (The Choice of a Heart") is a print of an original design by Erté as seen in "Harper's Bazaar", 1922. Erté inscribed the print to me on his 90th birthday, July,1974. It measures 91/2" X 12 1/2".
#2002 Price: $400
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This original Erté gouache of a costume for La Planete Fémina, Présidente du Conseil Féminissima, is dated 1917. It is not a print, but an original sketch. It is also impossible to photograph, beceause it is framed behind glass in a silver matted frame which is 1 1/2" deep. Erté himself was responsible for the framing. The gouache with silver overlay is signed in the lower right in ink by Erté. The artist told me, when I visited with him in 1974 in Paris, that it was most unusual to find an original painting of his dated before the Twenties! The gouache measures 10" X 6 1/2". The matted silver frame is 2 1/2" wide. Exceedingly rare! For once, this is not an exaggeration. #2176 Contact me for the price of this marvel: Ginger Moro modmoro@earthlink.net
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Here are two vintage Thirties issues of "Harper's Bazaar" with covers by the fabulous French illustrator, Erté . A: On the left: The March 1934 issue, Spring Fashion" contains photos and drawing of fashion by Chanel and Schiaparelli (her treebark and cellophane gown is amazing). The von Horn photo of the delectable Marlene Dietrich as the "Scarlet Empress", Catherine the Great, is swathed in furs and velvet designed by Travis Banton. B: The November 1933 New York Fashions issue shows the cover by Erté depicting 6 men in top hats escorting a woman in furs and pearls under the New York skyscrapers. Inside are many shots of chic women in gowns with a deep V back. (This fashion is back, have you noticed?) #2174: A & B Price: $150 each
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Two Thirties issues of Harper's Bazaar with Erté covers: B: January 1935 Winter resorts issue. inside are many drawings and photos of winter wear, day and night by Chanel, Hartnell et al, and in interesting article with photos of Nijinski's daughter, Kyra.
2175: A & B: $125 each
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This 8 piece red Bakelite set of diinner utensiles was highly popular in the Thirties in America. There are 6 knives, plus one fork and one spoon, so there's only one full matching set. A cheery sight for your breakfast nook!
#2171 Price: $100 for the set
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Two delectable vintage flapper beaded sautoirs, showing two different ways of wearing them: either looped around your neck or one end looped over the other, swooping down the front of your stylish costume. You can see why "sautoirs" is French for jump ropes! One sautoir is 2 strands of black glass beads braided with 2 strands of gold beads. The other is 2 strands of grey glass beads entwined with 2 strands of silver glass beads. Each sautoir measures 53" long, including the gold or silver bead tassels which are 4" long. You don't have to wait for Charleston or Tango music at the dance -they look just as chic for the Foxtrot or Waltz! 2173: A & B: $225 each
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Two vintage European belt buckles and belts. The black and white enamel buckle is in great condition, mounted on a leather belt. The gold-toned filigree belt and self-buckle is also French Deco. These would jazz up any outfit! Unique. You're not going to see them anywhere else. Both are 31" long.
#2169 Price: $250 each
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This is a delightful version of a necklace worn by Maureen O'Hara in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", 1938. It was later worn by Fay Wray in another film. It measures 17" long and is sparkling with faux rubies and pendants. I bought this marvel from Mrs. Joseff in her atelier in 1991. Rare! #2167 Price: $1500
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2168: For those who were unable to view the early "JOSEFF HOLLYWOOD pieces ( signed in block letter, caps) at the Joseff Expo in Providence, R.I. recently, here's a stunning display of 4 vintage brooches of faux sapphire, emerald, and topaz brooches with a matching topaz bracelet from my collection to cheer you up! NFS Display Only
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This lovely Joseff of Hollywood gilded brass scrolled set is from the Thirties. Bearing the early block letter signaure. It was worn by many different stars in Thirties and Forties. (See pg 137 of Joanne Ball's "Jewelry of the Stars" for scrolled pins of the period). $425 for the set.
#2165 [Prices - See Above]
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Three magnificent vintage brooches: A: on the left, an unusual brooch signed "McClelland Barclay" ca 1940. embellished with faux sapphires and clear rhinestones. $295
#2166 [Prices - See Above]
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A: The famous "Headhunter" Tenite plastic pin by Joseff of Hollywood with a nose ring and tassel earrings, was one of Joseff's most popular designs. B: The snaky pendant ear clips with the faux moonstone cabs were also worn by many stars in the golden years of Hollywood. See: Joanne Ball's "Jewelry of the Stars", and my update of "Plastic Jewelry of the 20th Century" for more info and photos of Joseff's wild and wonderful jewelry.
#2104A SOLD
#2104B Price: $250 |
A: The Countess Zoltowska was an important costume jewelry designer in Paris in the 50s and 60s. Her signature "CIS", short for Cissy, the Austrian empress whom she resembled, was stamped or painted on her jewelry. The brooch on the left with colrful rhinestone set in japanned black mounting was signed "CIS" for me by the designer in Los Angeles, after she moved to America in 1975. B: the unusual brooch on the right is not signed, as many of her runway pieces were not. "There was no time!" she told me. This piece reflects Cissy'y far-out conceptions; this one is a painted Mabe pearl with custom-made rhinestones and cabs. Both brooches are prong set with the typical French trombone catch. #2105A Price: $350
#2105B Price: $350 |
Necklace of long (2" each) black Venetian glass beads composed of pencil thin rods-6 with yellow layers, and one layered with 5 different colors. From the Twenties and Thirties, here strung with faceted Bohemian jet beads. 24" long. A variation of the chevron process, this is an important, heavy-weight piece. #2138 Price: $350
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Early silver-toned example (late Thirties,) of Joseff of Hollywood's Tailored Woman designs. (No rhinestones needed for dramatic effect.) The intricate scrolls curl around the center, supporting an oval pendant. 3" long. Signed in block letters. The picture looks goldtone but is actually silver in color.
#2139 Price: $275
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This superb brooch is signed "Schiaparelli" in script, mid-1950s. It is set with faux pink tourmaline cabs, faux pearls and Aurora Borealis rhinestones. See "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter. for more info on designer Schiap and her friendship with Surrealist artists in Paris. It measures 3" long- displayed on a "Surrealist" pink kid glove with silver fingernails. #1797 SOLD
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Variations of this elaborate multi-layered brooch set with Russian gold-plated leaves with faceted faux sapphires, rhinestones, and faux pearls were worn in Forties movies set in 18th or 19th centuries. It is signed with the early "Joseff of Hollywood" oval stamp, ca 1940. See: "Jewelry of the Stars- Creations from Joseff of Hollywood" by Joanne Ball ,for vintage photos of the stars adorned with Joseff creations. 3 1/4" wide. Rare! #1798 SOLD
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French and British Art Deco rare luxury items created out of sharkskin (called galuchat in France and shagreen in Britain.) Sharkskin is actually the nubby skin of a stingray found in the Indian Ocean which is polished, dyed, and inlaid with ivory. Everything from jewelry to vanity items and furniture was covered with sharkskin, created in the Thirties. #922A Price: $150
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Silver-toned "Aries" Zodiac jewelry by Joseff of Hollywood. Signed. The floral brooch is also signed "Joseff". From the Fifities.
#917A Price: $85 Set
#917B Price: $45 |
Eight vintage Thirties celebratory ornamental light bulbs with hand-painted bulbs. These can be screwed into a string of electrical wire to festoon around your room or backyard for a festive environment!
#2163 Price: $75 for the 8 Bulbs
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Three Art Deco compact bracelets from Europe created in the Thirties for flappers who brought their makeup with them to the dance halls. From left to right: A: The green Bakelite and copper cuff originally held a lipstick container. It is marked "Made in France Paris," as well as "Flamand Déposé. #2164 A-B-C Price: $425 each
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The two silver bar pins: A: one with coral and B: with carnelian decorations, both are by Fons Reggers, created in Amsterdam, between 1923-1934. Regger was one of 2 brothers working in Holland at that time. Both pins are stamped with the "RR4" maker's mark and the Dutch silver hallmarks. C: On the right is the silver brooch, 1950s, set with the rough cut smoky quartz, and silver dangles. It is signed "Sarpaneva", and bears the Finnish hallmarks. For more info on these designers, see the Netherlands and Finland chapters in my book, "European Designer Jewelry".
#2143A & B Price: $300 each
#2143C Price: $280 |
Line Vautrin designed extraordinary resin jewelry in Paris, 1950s-60s. She inserted thin slices of iridescent mirrors into "Talosel" resin. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, a branch of the Louvre, mounted a retrospective of her work in 1999 - from her gilded bronze boxes and jewelry of the Thirties and Forties, to her later resins. A: The Talosel sautoir is 22" long. B: The resin brooch in the center bears her early Talosel mark, "Joux". #2144A SOLD
#2144B Price: $1500 |
The two starnds of "Pizzo", or lacework Venetian beads are black trails over white, strung with black jet and clear crstal beads. The longest strand is 20" long. Ca 1950. $250 #2145 Price: $250
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The glistening necklace of silver-foiled and iridescent pressed glass beads from Gablonz is mounted with lattimo opaque white beads, dates from the Fifties. The longest strand is 22" long. These two black and white necklaces are spectacular either worn separately or together! #2146 Price: $250
#2144B Price: $1500 |
"M" for Missoni chrome cuff, 2 3/4 " wide. You decide what else the "M" can stand for. Or, upside down, it could be a "W". A dramatic statement either way. Ca. 1980.
#2142 Price: $350
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Jakob Bengel created some extraordinary Art Déco chrome and Galalith jewelry in the Thirties in Germany. A: The anchor brooch would be fun to wear while yachting this summer. 3" long. See: Weber's book, "Art Deco Jewelry-Jakob Bengel" for a photo of a siimilar brooch. B: A sender chrome chain (14" long) supports an orange Galalith geometric diamond. #2141A Price: $275
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Walter Bosse, 1904-1979, was a ceramist/sculptor who worked in Vienna, Austria. His ceramics were sold by the Wiener Werksttte and Goldscheider. His faces and figures were infused with childish joy, from the Twenties to 1936, after which he worked mostly with bronze miniatures. The redhead is 4" long. The pink cheeked smiling child is 3 1/4" long. Both faces are numbered. It is rare to find Twenties ceramics intact. #2140 Price: $450 each
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Magnificent colorful silk scarf picturing "Carneval de Venise" performers cavorting in Renaissance costumes and masks in Venice. The vintage scarf came carefully folded (as shown) in its original Hermès Paris paper container. 35 inches square, fine condition. Signed lower right size as well as on the reverse slk tag. Ca. 1980. #2136 Price: $250
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Three startling fashion designs made for Sonia Delaunay's Simultané Boutique in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1925. Delaunay changed the course of fashion design history with her avant-garde designs. She also designed geometric screens, handbags, and even painted cars to match her fashion! Stamped and dated in the plate from her pochoirs album, "Ses peintures, ses objets, ses tissus simultanés". #2137 Price: $1495
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I made a collage of two modernist jewels by Sonia Delaunay (produced in the 70s from vintage designs,) displayed on a vintage fashion pochoir print, 1923, by Sonia for the deluxe art album, "Sonia Delaunay: ses peintures, ses objets, ses tissus simultanés, ses modes" published in Paris, 1925. This collage can be seen in the France chapter of "European Designer Jewelry". Sonia was a painter who created textiles, fashion, and interior design as well as murals with her painter husband Robert for the 1937 Expo Internationale. #2134
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This floral textile pochoir hand-colored print is from Sonia Delaunay's album, "Compositions, Couleurs, Idées", Paris 1930. The actual fabric produced by Metz & Co, Amsterdam, in the Thirties, can be seen in the "Color Moves: Art & Fashion by Sonia Delaunay" exhibit currently running at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York. It is also featured in the excellent catalog for the show edited by Matilda McQuaid and Susan Brown.
#2132 Price: $900
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Four pochoir "simultaneous" textiles designs from this vintage plate from the album, "Sonia Delaunay: ses peintures, ses objets, ses tissus simultanés, ses modes". The Delaunay's color theory experimented with the harmony or dissonance of juxtaposed "hot" or "cold" colors. Sonia applied this theory to fashion, textiles, interior design, and two pavillion murals for the 1937 Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques in Paris. Signed lower right.
#2133 Price: $1495
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Plate # 16 from Sonia Delaunay's famous hand-colored pochoir album, "Ses peintures, ses objets, ses tissus simultanés, 1925." She created avant-garde fashion and textile designs which were displayed in her Boutique Simultané for the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs. The evening dress in the middle is adorned with gold ink. The print measures 22" X 15". Matted larger for framing. Signed in the plate. #2130 Price: $1495
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Geometric designs for a man's vest, and two women's tunics and hats. Sonia Delaunay's husband, painter Robert. wore this vest to the dance hall, Bal Bullier, in Montparnasse in the wild Twenties. Pochoir plate #12 from the art album, "Sonia Delaunay, ses peintures, ses objets, ses tissus simultanés". ( "Her paintngs, her objects, her simultanious fabrics") 22" X 15", plus 2 1/2 mat. Signed in lower right. #2131 Price: $1650
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Plate #29 pochoir gouache hand-colored print from the "Compositions Couleurs Idées album by Sonia Delaunay, 1930.
#1839 Price: $900
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Large format, 18" X 24", hand -colored gouache pochoir print of four designs by Sonia Delaunay from her 1925 deluxe album, "Sonia Delaunay, ses peintures, ses objets, ses tissus simultanés, ses modes". The pochoir process was a stencil technique of print reproduction permiting flexibility from print to print. Since the gouache was applied by hand, there was a large potential for variation, and one-of-a kind prints. The medium paint flowing into the stencil provided a delicious freshness, unavailable in other reproductive processes. With the onset of the Depression in the Thirties, this hand-coloring process became too costly, and was replaced by the silk screen serigraph technique aplied by a machine press, instead of craftsmen manual skills. #1840 Price: $1550
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Plate #32, is one of 6 original plates available from the "Compositions" album. Each rare plate is a hand-colored gouache textile design by Sonia Delaunay.created in 1930 in Paris.
#1838 Price: $900
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The album cover, "Compositions Couleurs Idées" by Sonia Delaunay is a hand-colored pochoir created in 1930 in Paris. The contents of the deluxe album (10"X 13") were all hand-colored gouache prints by Delaunay who was dubbed "The Mother of European Modernism" by Robert Hughes, art critic of Time magazine. In the 1980s, the entire Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris was devoted to an exhibition of the paintings, textile designs, accessories, and clothes, murals for the Exposition Internationale of 1937, and other media work by Sonia and her husband, Robert Delaunay. Altho' the plates of this album were textile designs, Mme. Delaunay assured me in 1970 when I interviewed her in Paris, that they were essentially experiments in "Simultanéisme", the color theory the Delaunays were exploring in the 20th century. #1837 Price: $900
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Line Vautrin created this "Pony" furclip out of gilded bronze in Paris, The sculptress exhibited her jewelry and accessories at the 1937 Paris Exposition Internationale. Her shops on the rue du Faubourg St- Honoré and her town house in the Marais were very popular with collectors who wanted something distinctive and different. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, (a wing of the Louvre) mounted a retrospective of her work in 1999- (see: the catalog "Secret de Bijoux, Line Vautrin".) The clip is marked "Déposé. See: "Line Vautrin, Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician " by P. Mauries and my "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter.
#1777 Price: $1000
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Line Vautrin's dark vision of the Bluebeard fairy tale, sculpted in gilded bronze, ca. 1945, Paris. A hand defiantly holds a broken (cupid's?!) arrow, and a bouquet of 7 gilded hearts, representing Bluebeard's unfortunate wives. The last wife was not deceased, as her brothers came to her rescue, and killed the evil king- a romantic caveat emptor which resulted in a happy ending.
#1647 SOLD
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This unique, (as in one-of-a kind,) necklace was created out of glowing blue and green faceted open-backed glass beads carefully interwoven with matching ribbon by Laura Kranitz, contemporary artist in Los Angeles. It measures 14" around the neck, and the pendant part is 3 1/2 " long. It is a work of art! #2129 Price: $425
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These rhinestone earclips are the ultimate in flashy, but in good taste. Signed "Coppola e Toppo" by the Italian firm based in Milan, 1960's. #2126 SOLD
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These earclips evoking ancient Roman urns are decorated with French jet and red and black enameled metal. 3 1/2" long. Signed "Ugo Correani", who created outstanding jewelry for Gianni Versace in the 1990's. #2127 SOLD
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Parisiennes at the Longchamp race track always dressed elegantly. Here, the lucky woman who won- (Elle a gagné!) is wearing Lanvin. Her friends are dressed by Beer, Paquin, Callot, Doucet, Worth, and Premet. Not everyong seems thrilled thaat she won. This hand-colored pochoir print is by Georges Lepape, summer, 1915. He was one of the most accomplished artists who designed prints for La Gazette du Bon Ton- the deluxe fashion album that predated Vogue. It is a double page, which was folded over as presented in the Gazette. It measures 15" X 9 1/2". #2124 Price: $250
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"She lost!" Not everyone can win at the Longchamps race track. But they can always revel in their beautiful couture clothes. Here the loser licks her wounds in Worth. Her friends offer solace in dresses by Jenny, Beer, Doeuillet, Cheruit, Premet, and Martial et Armand. Lepape's portrayal of the down side of horse racing doesn't look all that tough to handle. 1915, La Gazette du Bon Ton.
#2125 Price: $250
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This lovely high domed pearl pendant, (2" across) is surrounded by chartreuse and pink rhinestones. It was created by the Countess Cis Zoltowska in Paris in the 50s. A-$225. It's suspended from a faux pearl necklace (34" long) signed "Miriam Haskell", also from the 50s' B: $225 They look as if they were made for each, but are sold separately. #2122 A & B Price: $225 each
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The seagreen glass bead bracelet has a clasp made of matching pale green seashells, and 2 iridescent domed cabochons. For some reason the scanner didn't pick up the true color of the piece. It's NOT yellow! 7 1/2" long. Signed "Schiaparelli" in script. From the Fifties.
#2123 Price: SOLD
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This vintage 1920 hand-colored pochoir print was an ad for Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelers. Signed by Eduard Halouze, it appeared in the luxury fashion album, "La Gazette du Bon Ton." The print measures 7 1/2 " X 9 3/4". #2119 Price: $75.00
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Here I am, fortunate Paramount starlet, wearing one of the fabulous strapless dresses designed by Edith Head for Elizabeth Taylor for "A Place in the Sun". William Holden is being interviewed across the table from me. The studio stored vintage costume or fashion items filmed by their designers in their archives, which could be lent out to future actresses for film shoots. This was my lucky day: Bill Holden and Elizabeth Taylor! NFS - Liz Taylor Memorial
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The sold green crystal heart-shaped objet d'art bears the Baccarat label. It comes with its Baccarat box. Valentines for the rest of your life! #2106 Price: $80
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This super white enamelled mesh handbag measuring 11" X 13" bears the 'Whiting & Davis Co.Bags, Made in USA" tag. The faux tortoise shell plastic handle and decorative plaque are chic additions.
#2108 Price: $75
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Louis Rousslet designed this glorious necklace in 1948-1950 for Robert Piguet, Paris. A: The floral volutes, faux pearls, and colored glass beads are typical of his work in this period. 16" long. $1200. B: His faux pearl bracelet with the glass bead cluster center is marked "Made in France" 7 1/4" long. SOLD. C: The matching drop ear clips (2" long) SOLD. This is a fabulous parure for any discerning Rousselet collector! For more info and photos of similar Rousselet's creations, see "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter. #2101 A - C
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A: Really outstanding, unusually large, grey faux pearls necklace by Miriam Haskell, 50s.
#2102A Price: $350
#2102B Price: $175 |
Black and white resin buckle cuff, open at the back. 2 1/2" wide.
#2099 Price: $75
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Vintage spectacular clear rhinestone brooch signed "Eisenberg Original" with stonesetters "D" in a circle. 3" wide. Ca 1940. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW #2100 Price: $250
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Vintage Art Déco jewelry: A: the black and white geometric Bakelite necklace is incredibly chic. B: The French Deco earrings are chrome, with red and black Galalith plastic. C: The red Deco earrings are pressed glass with simulated marcasites. #2093A Price: $275
#2093B Price: $200 #2093C Price: $150 |
One sparkling dozen of celluloid acetate plastic stretchies by Lea Stein, Paris ca. 1970. They are from her first edition, so fairly rare and divinely stackable! All the plastic segments are mounted on elastic, so will fit any wrist. See "European Designer Jewelry" and "Plastic Jewelry of the 20th Century" for more info and photos (on the cover) of the colorful creations of Lea Stein.
#2094 A - L Price: $250 Each
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Cheerful vintage wood jewelry from Czechoslovakia, 1930s. A: the red wood bead set. B: The charming wood bouquet pin. C: The small colored wood floral segments mounted on a bracelet. Festive jewelry for the Holidays! #2095A Price: $200
#2095B Price: $150 #2095C Price: $125 |
Two strands of faux pearls are mounted on a stunning vintage 50s clasp of emerald green cabs and sparkling rhinestones. There is a matching dress clip, measuring 1 3/4" wide. How to make a statement at your next fancy party! #2096 Price: $275 for set
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A: Nubby woven wool jacket, signed "Pierre Cardin Paris New York." Navy blue, beige, and white bold pattern. Excellent condition. Ca 1970, size 6. B: The matching topaz rhinestone dress clips are signed "Sorell". #2091A Price: $300
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Red suede handbag (11" X 9") with small make up purse, signed "Lancome"
#2092 Price: $29
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Two really unusual multi-layered, multi-colored plastic bangles by Lea Stein, first edition, Paris, ca. 1970. A: with red centers is SOLD. #2089B Price: SOLD
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Two cellulose acetate plastic bangles by Lea Stein, Paris, ca. 70s. A: Red and white swirl bangle B: Red crossover bangle. #2090 A & B Price: $125 each
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This stretchy bracelet of colorful Bakelite beads dates from the Thirties. #2086 Price: $200
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Matt enamel bracelets of interesting design and colors were created in Germany in the 50s and 60s. The counter-enamel on the verso is shiny black enamel. For info on these designs and designers, see "European Designer Jewelry", Germany chapter, by Ginger Moro. #2087 A & B Price: $200 each
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The elegant lavender grey faux pearls necklace (36" long) is mounted on matching lavender grey silk ribbon with a rhinestone and pearl beads at the end. Most unusual! Shown at the Grace Kelly Expo at the V & A Museum. #2082 Price: $150
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This long sautoir ( 56") of knotted faux pearls is amazing. The pearls are 2-toned- ivory on one side and pale grey on the other. Can be worn looped around the neck twice, or dangling long or tied in a knot! From the Grace Kelly Expo. #2083 Price: $125
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This seductive 4 strand faux pearl necklace with a rhinestone and pearl floral decoration was displayed in the Grace Kelly exhibition in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It was the last piece available for sale at the Museum. The show, which displayed Grace's costumes and jewelry from her extraordinary career, closed September 26th. The necklace measures 34" long. #2080 Price: $225
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The 3 strand faux pearls stretchy bracelet is mounted with the dazzling pearl and rhinestone floral element inspired by Grace Kelly shown at her exhibition at the V & A Museum in London. #2081 Price: $150
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Grace Kelly was the subject of an elegant exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Here she is wearing pendant earrings by Joseff of Hollywood! #2079 SOLD
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Vintage photo of Grace Kelly in costume for "Rear Window" from the foldout catalogue for the Victoria & Albert show at London. All of her career films are listed with the year and cast. #2085 Price: $10
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Multi-layered handblown Venetian glass rings, 1" long. The multi-colored glass pieces are mounted on adjustable white metal shanks (from size 7 up.) each
#2074 Price: A,B & C $75
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These stunning pieces measure 2" X 1 1/2" and are mounted on silver metal bails. They come with long black cords, but can be mounted on ribbons or chains of your choice. All are one-of-a kind. #2075 Price: A, B, C, D $85 each.
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Spooky treats: The pumpkin color orange is a happy Halloween and Thanksgiving color, presented here by the ghostly children's toy.. A: The Thirties necklace of chunky Bakelite beads is, $195. B: The Bakelite high rise geometrically carved ring, also 1930s, is $150
#2072 Price: A: $195 B: $150
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More mood-lifting orange for Fall: A and B: Two vintage 50s multicolored Venetian glass beads, $175 each. C: Czech glass polka dot glass earrings, 30s, $75. D: The American Bakelite horse head pin, Thirties, is $175. The Galalithe French stretchy bracelet is signed by Auguste Bonaz, $250 #2073 SEE ABOVE FOR PRICES
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Splendid 3 strand baroque pearl necklace by Miriam Haskell. This show stopper was created in the early Fifties. It is signed on the flower clasp. The 4 layered centerpiece is decorated with gleaming pearls and rose montées rhinestones. It is 3" across. The necklace measures 14" including the pearl extension. It is in mint condition, no wear on the pearls or gold-tone setting. #2071 Price: $500
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This frothy ruffled collar by Robert Clarke for William DeLillo was commissioned by a private client in Monte Carlo in the 80s. Two tiers of Swarovski crystal beads and rhinestone rondelles (4" deep) are mounted on a gallery of crystal beads on wires. A spectacular piece, it measures 16" around the neck.
#1218 SOLD
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Three beautiful bird pins: #2067A-B-C PRICES SEE ABOVE
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Two delicious vermeil gold-plated sterling floral brooches signed by Pennino, 1950s. A & B, perfect condition.
#2068 A-B Price: $300 Each
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This charming black silk Art Deco pochette is decorated with a carved yellow Bakelite crocodile. The white silk interior is in fine condition with a matching coin purse. It is marked "Made in England." ca. 1930. 9" x 5".
#2065 SOLD
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The exterior of this rare Art Deco navy blue handbag is in perfect condition. The carved elephant matches the celluloid elephants on the clasp. The blue silk lining, unfortunately is torn in several places. There is a zipped pocket and matching mirror. The handbag measures 9" X 6". #2066 SOLD
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Cinderella has lost her slipper in this hand-colored pochoir Fashion print, 1920. 10" x 8" #2061 SOLD
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"Rugby" hand-colored print by Geeorge Barbier from "La Gazette du Bon on fashion album, April 1914. 10" x 8" #2058 SOLD
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French Deco hand-colored print lounging "the Four Bouquets" by Benito., 1920. 10" x 8"
#2059 Price: $75
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First edition Lea Stein pieces, cellulose acetate:
#2063 See Description
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Articulated plastic Black bellhop pin with rhinestone buttons made in France, ca 1970. Whoopi Goldburg wore this pin on the TV program, "The View" in August, 2010! It's pictured in my update of Lillian Bakers' "Plastic Jewelry of the 20th Century". #2064 Price: $200
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Charming flower basket pendants on celluloid chain. 16" long. Typical Thirties design to joyfully decorate your summer outfits.
#2056 Price: $125
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Louis Rousselet designed many unusual Galalith plastic beads in the Twenties, Paris. This matching necklace and earrings set was created with Deco puzzle beads, faux jade and chrome rondelles. The necklace is 24" long. See "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter for more info on Rousselet. #2057 Price: $265
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A & B:Tangerine Galalith plastic necklace and bracelet are mounted in gold tone metal. All are marked "Paris 725" and "Fabrication Francaise" or Déposé. C: The faux "Tortoise Shell" plastic bracelet is $175. All are vintage geometric Art Deco design from Paris. #2054 A & B: Price: $350 for Set
#2054 C: Price: $175 |
Three Lucite windup watches from the Sixties. A: The one with the blue dial is silver tone, marked Crawford, 21 jewels. B: The white dial watch is marked Marcel Boucher New York Paris, 17 jewels, gold toned. C: The Tortoise Lucite watch is marked Marcel Boucher, New York Paris and 17 jewels. Silver toned. All are in perfect running condition.
#2055 A B C Price: $185 Each
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This cheery lampwork glass vase is attributed to Bimini glass, Vienna, 1930s. Founded in 1923 by Fritz Lampl, the delicate glass vases, goblets, and figurative animals were mouth-blown at the flame- so there are no pontil marks at the base. In 1938 Lampl fled the Nazis in Vienna to settle in London during the war. He died there in 1955. Trademark labels glued on with the artists's name fell off over time. The vase with the swan base measures 9" high. #2050 Price: $350
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Two delightful perfume dispensers attributed to Bimini, Austria, 1930s. The dainty perfume stoppers are comfortably lodged inside the glass perfume containers. A: The taller dispenser measures 10-1/2" including the stopper.B: The smaller dispenser measures 7-1/2". Both would add a seductive accent to any vintage boudoir vanity!
#2051 Price: A: $350
Price: B: $250 |
Two colorful vintage Twenties sautoirs which can be worn separately, or together, to liven up your summer outfits. #2047 A & B Price: $250.00 each
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Louis Rousselet created this superb white and grey faux pearl set for Coco Chanel's Paris boutique, 1948-52. The sautoir measures 38" long. The fringe pendant and ear clips are 3" long. In mint condition. #2048 SOLD
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Butler & Wilson, of London, created this mad rhinestone set of eye and mouth pins in the 80s. The Surrealists in Paris were known for their art composed of disembodied features in the Twenties. These pieces are signed "Butler & Wilson". #2046 A & B: Price: $200 each
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These one-of-a-kind earclips, created from agate slices and carnelian beads, were designed by Countess Cissy Zoltowska in the 70s. Each one is different, designed to be worn as a left and right pair. I acquired these from Cissy after she moved to Los Angeles from Paris. They are not signed, but guaranteed attributed to her. In her heyday in Paris, ("CIS" under a crown was her signature,) she designed for many of the major French couturiers - from Jacques Fath to Balanciaga in the 50s and 60s, as well as her own line. She was a most original person and designer. They measure 3 1/2" from top to the bottom of the carnelian dangles. Truly rare! See "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter, for more info and photos of her work. #2039 Price: $250
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Marimekko of Finland created this polka dot black and white cotton coat in the 60s. (Size 40 European size, size 6 USA.) Crazy Sixties personified!
#2030 Price: $350
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Leonard Foujita created this print of a magnificently imperious Persian cat in Paris ca. 1950. Born in Japan, Foujita lived and worked most of his life in Paris where he was celebrated, especially in the Twenties, for his exquisitely detailed etchings and litho nude portraits of Montparnasse models, (Kiki, and Youki- whom he married,) café life, and especially, cats. These were not your cutesy-poo kittycats for tourists. He got inside their heads- they were CATS! Foujita was an eccentric Bohemian artist, friend of Matisse and Modigliani, who was awarded the Legion d'Honneur in 1925. This matted, framed delicious print is signed in the plate, and measures 20" X 17". It is hard to catch the colors and details thru the glass. #2035 SOLD
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Five Art Déco silver pieces. Clockwise from top: A: Superb example of Twenties "door knocker" inspired brooch with melon cut green glass beads set in pavéd rhinestones. Stamped "France". B: Delicate amber and marcassite pendant on chain. Illegible hallmark. C: Chrysoprase and marcassite pendant with Dutch hallmarks. D: Turquoise enamel butterfly pendant on chain by Charles Horner. Stamped with "C.H." and English hallmarks. E: Charming enamelled floral bouquet set with marcasites by Bernard Instone. Marked "B.I" and "silver". #2027 A - E Price: $275 each
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The original Cartier brooch pictured in the Sotheby's catalogue was inspired by the door knocker design. The diamond and pearl brooch is dated ca. 1925. The costume jewelry brooch set with mellon-cut green glass beads and rhinestones was created in the Twenties, stamped EN and France. #2029 SOLD
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Scumptuous faux baroque pearls brooch. The drops are set in dazzling rhinestones by Roger Scemama for Givenchy in 1954. For another view of Scemama's jewelry see the photos in my book, "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter, pg.61-62, one of which is reproduced here. #2024 SOLD
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Two Modern Scandinavian silver brooches, ca. 1950. A: Textured brooch stamped sterling, "J. Tostrup" and Norway. B: This unusual brooch set with quartz cabochons bears the anvil stamp of Kupitaan Kulta, 925, and FINLAND stamps.
#2028 A & B Price: $295 each
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Splendid 3" wide hinged cuff set with faux pearls. There is a safety chain. Signed "Bartek". #2015 Price: $350
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Three reverse-painted lucite rings. Made in France. A and B on the fingers, size 5 3/4. C: on the thumb is 6 1/2.
#2016 A B & C Price: $45 each
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Bartek was a designer who created jewelry for Napier, ca 1940, then produced his own designs, signed Bartek. Aside from that, he is a Mystery Man. He was crazy about simulating French shirt cuffs in bracelets. These 2 mesh bracelets have fold over fastening clips on the inside, permitting the cuffs to extend over the wrist. The one with the stars is 9" long. The lower one is 8" long. Both are 2" wide. #2011A SOLD
#2011B Price: $295 |
Another version of "Tailored Woman French cuffs by Bartek. The goldtone hinged metal cuff is 2" wide at widest part, with simulated cufflinks. The smaller silvertone cuff is 2" wide.
#2012 SOLD
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Three pairs of dazzling earclips signed "Made in Italy by Coppola & Toppo" from the Sixties. #2009 A & C Price: $250 each
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Long, lush sautoir of faux baroque pearls interspersed with rhinestone rondelles by Louis Rousselet, Paris. 32" long with a pearl pendant 1" long. Sautoir originally designed for Chanel boutique 1948-52. Restrung later by Rousselet. #2010 SOLD
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Paul Jacoulet, born in France, lived and worked in the Orient all his life, where he became an accomplished woodblock print artist. "The Betel Nut Boy" was a portrait of a native of Yap, a South Sea island where he spent winters. The blue mica in the background of this superb print is in fine shiny condtion. The colors are brilliant. The printer and carver stamps and the number of the print edition are on the reverse. The print dates from March 1940, measuring 18 1/4" X 14-1/4". Signed in pencil over his design. His prints were not sold in shops in Japan. They were available only to monthly subscribers. Trained in calligraphy and woodblock techniques, his style was unique. #2007 SOLD
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This charming woodblock print- "Fumeés de Santal, Mandchouko"- depicts a Manchurian maiden enjoying the Sandalwood Smoke. The "urushi" embossing is impressed on her kimono. Signed in pencil over Paul Jacoulet's personal stamp. The special red PJ stamp is on the reverse. This print was dedicated to King George VI of England in December, 1948. The background mica and exquisite colors are in fine condition. Slight toning on the reverse not visible on the front.
#2008 SOLD
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Five delightful laminated cellulose acetate brooches signed "Lea Stein, Paris", first edition, ca.1970. Top row, Iridescent red, grey, and green geometric striped brooch and perky black and white bowtie [Bowtie SOLD]. 2nd row, Limo car with rhinestone fenders [SOLD], Flapper with cloche hat, and Vest on a hanger.
#2004 Price: $79 each
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Bracelet consisting of five "snakeskin" stretchy segments (ea.2" wide) mounted on elastic. Barely legible tag on the inside reads "Bjoux Pohanne" Paris. #2003 Price: $90
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Paul Jouve signed this outstanding etching of a horned owl, in the 1920's in pencil. It is numbered XX. Jouve was a celebrated artist and book illustrator in Paris in the Twenties. The rare print measures 2" X 17".
#2003 Price: $1500
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Exotic hand-blown glass portrait beads inspired by Josephine Baker's triumphant opening in Paris, 1925, are mounted with glass leaves and bunches of oranges. Each face bead is different. The necklace is 18" long, and the pendant is 4" long. An amusing piece of vintage Black memorabilia, of French design. #1998 Price: SOLD
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A: These iridescent faceted AB beads reflect purple and blue light. The sautoir is 32" long. B: The brilliant blue and red enamel pendant, gleaming on both sides is 2" long.
#1999A Price: $55
#1999B Price: $65 |
Pink MOP petals and pink glass beads create a seductive Deco boudoir style. This charming bracelet is reminiscent of early Miriam Haskell. #1995 Price: $45
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For your Valentine(A): A flying cupid, gold-toned with rhinestone wings, is nestled in a (B) heart-shaped jewelry box, (5" wide). #1992A Price: $25
#1992B Price: $40 |
This luxurious black cut velvet silk is adorned with silver and gold accents. 63" long. #1993 Price: $45
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This red satin belt is entirely hand-embroidered with tiny pearls, beads, and rhinestones. It measures 33" long by 3" wide. The red ties are 15" long, enough to make a large bow in front. Dazzling! The label is "Baba Clothing Corp, L.A". It will punch up any outfit, including your little black dress. #1994 Price: $50
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This spectacular silvertone grape cluster fur clip is stamped on the reverse "Eisenberg Original". It dates from 1935-1945. It measures 3" x 4". The sparkling prong-set rhinestones are guaranteed to stop traffic in any gathering of knowedgeable costume jewelry lovers. $450 is a small price to pay for such a delight. #1986 Price: $350
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This Trifari clip-mates brooch bears the Utility Pat. No. 205084 on the reverse, which was issued to Alfred Phillipe for Trifari in 1936. The bar pin and only one clip are intact on the reverse. It is a superb Art Deco design which can be disassembled and worn as a clip or brooch on your dress, hat, or belt. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 inch.
#1987 Price: $125
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Josephine Baker and her 4-piece jazz band are celebrated with these 5 brooches created in Paris with chrome and Galalith. Josephine was our most popular expat Black entertainer from St. Louis who took Europe by storm when her "Revue Negre" opened in Paris in 1925. Josephine's articulated arms move with the rythmn, and the faces and costumes are all hand-painted. Le Jazz Hot! #1977 NFS
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Missoni's colorful smiling faces are displayed on a matching green plastic cuff and pin. To be worn, con brio, with the dashing zigzag vest, by the Italian designer, Milan, late 80s.
#1978 NFS
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Two rare silver rings mounted with authentic coral and sparkling marcasites, ca. 1920. A: The coral cabochon ring on the left bears the 935 German silver mark and artist's mark. Size 7 1/2. #1969 Price: $150 Each
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The large "headlight" rhinestones on this outstanding cuff are 1" wide. The interior circumferance is 7", and it is 1 and 3/4" wide. Not for the faint-hearted!
#1979 Price: $55
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This festive red fabric hand bag was hand-embroidered with sequins on both sides in Indonesia. There is a zipped pocket in the red nylon interior. The bag measures 11" X 12". The hoop handles are lacquered wood. Perfect for holiday parties! CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1964 Price: $65
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"The Rare Jewels of the World, Harry Winston" is a jewel of a book with 48 color photographs of extraordinary fine jewels, some of them displayed on birds and animals. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1981 Price: $35
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This charming bow necklace of clear glass beads and faux pearls strung on a clear nylon mesh was created by Coppola e Toppo in the 60s in Milan. The clasp is signed "Made in Italy by Coppola e Toppo." The necklace measures 26" and the bow is 7" wide. The bow can be worn on the side as a sassy asymmetrical alternative. See "European Designer Jewelry", Italy chapter, for more info and photos of jewelry by this extraordinary designer. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1962 SOLD
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Two madly colorful American vintage Thirties Bakelite bead necklaces, double strands: A: The longest strand of the mullticolored beads on the left is 26" long. $500. #1958 A & B Price: $300 each
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Two vintage 30s applejuice Bakelite reverse-carved and hand-painted wide bangles. In excellent clear and unscratched condition. #1956:A & B Price: $400 each
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Classic jade earrings, elegantly mounted in 14 kt. gold - acquired in Tokyo in the Sixties. (Screw-back.)
#1949 Price: $125
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Three artist's brooches by Jean Augis, who was a silversmith based in Lyons, France ca. Thirties.
#1950 A - B - C Price: $135 each
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Schiaparelli created several similar sets with different colored grapes and grape leaf designs in the 50s. The bracelet here is goldtone with the faux pearls in shades of beige with Aurora Borealis rhinestones. Signed script "Schiaparelli". $350. The earclips are silvertone with white faux pearls and AB rhinestones, signed "Schiaparelli". $175.
#1947 Prices: See Above
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Charming hand-painted wood faces of characters with hats from different countries by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. The dress clip is from the Thirties, with colored wooden beads, woven string and the perforated early Haskell backing. Most unusual. [This piece is sold in my book, "European Designer Jewelry" and is a great collectible!] CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1948 SOLD
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Outstanding and rare Schiaparelli vintage 50s full parure: necklace,
bracelet, earclips and brooch signed with the script "Schiaparelli"
signature. The faux ruby cabs are set with AB stones on gilded metal.The
necklace is 17" long. See "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter, pg
86, for the photo by R. Weldon. [Sold in my Book]
#1945 Price: $1600
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Schiaparelli's 50s wonders: A: The textured pea pod pin with faux pea pearls is signed "Schiaparelli" script. SOLD. The brooch with the 2 "green tourmaline" stones and faux pearls in goldtone metal is $300. The earclips, silvertoned, are set with "smoky topaz", AB, and faux pearls. $175. Mix and match. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1946B Price: $300
#1946C Price: $175 |
The French vintage Art Nouveau cast metal belt buckle, set with
rhinestones and a large faux sapphire, is 4" wide. It is mounted on a blue
leather belt, 31" long.
#1942 Price: $150
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Five agate plaques are mounted with gilded brass links and chains for
a belt, 29" long. This very original belt with semi-precious stones (1 3/4"
wide, ) was created in England, ca. 1940.
#1943 Price: $150
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The Freirich company, of French origin, could be counted on to create jewelry in the 50s and 60s with unusual stones in distinctive design. Arthur
Freirich didn't sign his jewelry in Ameica until the 60s. The necklace is made with an original mixture of Bakelite, painted wood, gilded faux pearls, glass, and textured metal beads. It is 18" long. The brooch is a charming mixture of semi-precious and glass stones. Rose quartz and carnelians are set among tiny glass lady bugs and faux pearls. The centerpiece is 2" wide. These look like one-of-a-kind pieces!
#1940A Price: $250
#1940B Price: $250 |
These domed lucite rings were hand reverse-painted by an artist in France in the 80s. The rings are all size 5 3/4.
#1941 A: SOLD
#1941B - C - D Price: $49 each |
The delicately faceted crystal pendant (2 1/4" long) is set with a fine amethyst stone- early 20th century. The slinky articulated silver snake chain is 20" long.
#1939 Price: $200
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Two necklaces of vintage Twenties Galalith, (casein plastic,) beads by Louis Rousselet, Paris. A: The red, white, and blue "puzzle" beads are 25" long. B: The ivory-colored carved beads are 20" long. With original Rousselet "Made in France" tags. For more info on Rousselet's early plastic beads see: "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter. #1936-A Price: $295
#1936-B Price: $295 |
A: The 1960s white enamelled daisy pin is signed "Kramer". The white rhinestone earclips are unsigned.
#1937 Price: $25 each
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Original poster for the "Night of the 100 Stars", celebrating the centennial of the Actor's Fund of America at Radio City Music Hall. This poster is signed by 100 stars, including, among stellar actors: Grace Kelly, Jimmy Stewart, Gene Kelly, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Ann Miller, Dick Cavett, Anthony Quinn, Steve Allen, Myrna Loy and Joan Collins....30" X 45". #1933 Price: $100
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This stunning litho/poster of Alexander Calder's exhibition in the Jacques Damase Gallery in Bruxelles, Belgium is dated 1970. It measures 30" X 22". Calder was one of the most outstanding sculptors artists of the 20th century.
#1934 Price: $250
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Original sketch by Paul Colin of Josephine Baker and two of her "La Revue Négre" musicians and dancers who wowed the Parisians in 1925. Colin executed this version of his original poster sketch in charcoal and watercolor. Josephine became our most famous and successful Black entertainer export to Paris ever. Colin signed the sketch in the lower left. I acquired this sketch from Colin in Paris in the Sixties. It measures 40" X 29". Rare! #1931 price upon request
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This 1973 poster of an earlier 1925 painting by Paul Colin of Josephine Baker dancing was printed for a Paris exhibition of Colin's work. The poster was "hors commerce" or "not for sale to the public". This was a gift from Colin which he counter-signed "a l'amie Ginger Moro", (to my friend, Ginger Moro,) when I visited his Paris atelier in the 70s. It measures 26" X 36".
#1932 Price: $450
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Three chunky hexagonal geometric vintage Bakelite rings, 1930s.
#1929 SEE ABOVE FOR PRICING
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Three European antique gemstone rings:
#1930 SEE ABOVE FOR PRICING
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True blue rings mounted in gold.
#1923A Price: $175 #1923B: $125
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The Art Deco hand-colored silver ink pochoir print of an evening coat is from "Stil", a German deluxe fashion album, 1922.
#1924 Price: $85
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Two unusual glass beaded cuffs , 3" wide, mounted on elastic. The faux turquoise beads are decorated with real coral branches. The faux coral cuff is decorated with a turquoise glass bead tassel. They are stunning when worn as a unique pair!
#1921 Price: $325 for the Pair
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Seven laminated plastic rings by Lea Stein, acquired in Paris, 1970. See "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter, for more info and photos of Lea Stein's colorful creations. The 5 small rings- ABCDE are $25 each. The larger rings F, and G, are $35 each.. Wear them stacked up! They are ring size 5 and 3/4.
#1922 [See Above]
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Two Sixties cuffs: A: The cast silver Space cuff, "Man from Mercury" , bears the Bjorn Weckstrom maker's mark , 1969, from Laponnia , Finland. SOLD. B: The folded chrome cuff, 2 1/2" high, is a runway piece by Paco Rabanne, Paris. $360. For more info on these cuffs, check out "European Designer Jewelry", France, and Finland chapters.
#1920 A: SOLD
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Two fabulous brooches constructed of plastic petals in four layers are signed "Wm deLillo", ca 1970. When designer Robert Clark left Miriam Haskell for whom he designed outstanding pieces, he joined up with Wm deLillo. These imposing brooches measure 4" across. See" European Designer Jewelry", France chapter, for more info on de Lillo.
1914 A & B: $300 each
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Hand-colored gouache print, of elegant men's fashion,1922, by Edouard Halouze from "Les Feuillets d'Art", a deluxe art album, Paris. 9" X 12".
#1910 Price: $100
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Two vintage prints of men's fashions from the French fashion deluxe album, "La Gazette du Bon Ton". Georges Lepape's pochoir hand-colored print, "L'Entrevue Matinale" is from 1922. The "Bar de Nuit" litho print was created by Charles Leborde in 1921. 10" X 7 1/2".
#1911A SOLD
#1911B Price: $85 |
Seductive enamelled jewelry signed by Andrée Bazot, Paris, ca 1960. The emerald green and white pendant on a chain is $235. #1908 A - [B SOLD] - C Prices: SEE ABOVE
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Vintage figural enamelled perfume bottles and bottle tops from France, 1930s. The dog is 3 1/4" high and most likely Pluto (Disney).
#1900 Price: $45 each
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Unopened bottle of "Joy" parfum, 1 fl. oz, by Jean Patou, Paris, in its original box. Described as the "most expensive perfume in the world." (Retails for $400).
#1903 Price: $200 divine fragrance to you
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In the Fifties there was a renewed interest in enamel jewelry. Andrée Bazot fused a translucent layer of enamel over a base of foiled copper decorated with gold edges. These earclips are signed Andrée Bazot Paris.
#1897 A & B
Price: $125 EACH |
A: Bazot integrated glowing olive green enamel "cookies" into aubergine purple segments, decorated with 18kt gold traces. Signed "Andrée Bazot, Paris".ca. 1960.
#1898A SOLD
#1898B SOLD |
Paul Colin painted Josephine Baker in a blond wig dancing with long glass bead sautoirs in Paris, 1927. This hand-painted pochoir print from the "Tumulte Noir" limited-edition album shows a black entertainer and 3 dancing monkeys on the reverse side of Josephine's portrait. Rare! $1200. #1894 Price: $1600
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You, too, can cavort in pendant earrings just like Josephine Baker-
shown here in the Folies-Bergere, Paris, 1926.
CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1896A-B Price: $25 each
#1896D Price: $50 #1896E Price: $35 |
Lustrous black satin belt, (80" long,) decorated with 27 French jet faceted stones gleaming in front. It can be tied in a big bow in the back, or wound twice around the waist and tied in the front. Guaranteed to definitely jazz up that little black dress! #1893 Price: $25
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Two elegant pins featuring faux pink tourmalines by Swarovski,
Austria. #1879A Price: Price: $65
#1879B Price: $55 |
Vintage 1937 Valentine cards: These charming cards were glued onto scrap book pages with flour and water, so they can easily be peeled off the page. Some of the cards have barely legible signatures. The small cards are $5 each. There are 9 cards on page 1.
#1861 Price: Small Cards $5.00 Each
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Page 2 is the back of page 1. Two of the cards are 6" high, so these cards are $8 each.. 3 X $8 =$24. The total of page 1 and the reverse, page 2- ( 9 X $5 = $45) The total of the 2 pages would be $69 for the 12 cards. #1862 SEE ABOVE FOR PRICING
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Page 3, Six vintage 1937 Valentines. $5 each = $30. The one on the lower left has a moving part clipping the little girl's hair.
#1863 SEE ABOVE FOR PRICING
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Page 4 of Valentines, 1937. The reverse of pg.3. Five cards for $5 each = $25. Page 3 and page 4 together total 11 cards totaling $55.
#1864 SEE ABOVE FOR PRICING
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A:The unusual glass and chrome necklace and bracelet set are by Jakob Bengel, Germany. B:The Black Galalith and chrome necklace is actually a perfume container. The bottom row is hollow and opens to contain perfume in a cotton wad. This is also an unusual piece by Bengel, mid Thirties. #1857A SOLD
#1857B Price: $295 |
Impressive Russian gold-plated floral bouquet by Joseff of Hollywood, Thirties. Signed "Joseff". The three blossoms have trembler pistils that jingle gaily. The brooch stems are 5 1/2" long. Hard to find in pristine condition. This item photographed on a gold enamelled Limoges porcelain plate, ca. 1900. #1847 Price: $400
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Gold-toned filigree pendant and chain.The pendant is 3" wide. This item photographed on a gold enamelled Limoges porcelain plate, ca. 1900.
#1848 Price: $45
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Early Joseff of Hollywood floral brooch- faceted French jet petals and rhinestone center. Measures 4 dramatic inches across, created in the Thirties. See: "Jewelry of the Stars" by Joanne Ball. A rare find. #1842 SOLD
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Looking forward to Spring, this lovely faux amethyst rhinestone set is
signed "Sherman", the Canadian company. The earrings are screw back, and
the brooch is 2" long.
#1835 Price: $250
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Rhinestone articulated brooch/buckle with loops on each end for sewing onto a garment neckline- 4 1/2" long.. Most unusual piece. Ca 1910.
#1828 Price: $85 |
French Art Déco vintage pochette (clutch) handbag. 6'' X 4". Black leather with real snakeskin trim. Pocket and handle on the back The interior has change purse, (suede lined) extra pocket and original bevelled mirror, with silk lining. It's rare to find such a Twenties treasure in such fine condition! #1824 Price: $125 |
This exquisite silk scarf by Mme. Grès features a tree with geometric designed orange and yellow leaves, and one large blossom. It is 32" square, signed "Grès" several times in the yellow ground below the tree. Ca 1940.
#1825 Price: $75 |
Marchand "Duchess" windup watch from the 50s. It is 7" long, 12K gold-plated, in perfect running condition. The mesh watchband has a foldover clasp.
#1821 Price: $80 |
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Talosel brooch- thin iridescent mirror slices set in resin by Line Vautrin in the 60s in Paris. Signed "Joux". It can be worn separately or pinned onto a resin sautoir by Vautrin. There was a show of Vautrin's jewelry and objets (30s thru the 70s) in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs wing of the Louvre Museum in 1999. For more info on this extraordinary artist, see "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter by Ginger Moro. This resin brooch by Vautrin is 2" wide. #1818 Price: $950
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This charming hand-painted pochoir print is dated 1914, from the first issue of the "Gazette du Bon Ton," deluxe Paris fashion album. This adoration of the Christ child shows three kings from the Orient presenting gifts to baby Jesus, (who must be imagined out of the picture to the lower left.) Four turbanned Blackamoor boys are attending the kings with parasols and a long train decorated with gold paint. The three women bearing incense, cinnamon and myrrh are all dressed in gowns by Paul Poiret. The rare double page vintage print is $200 #1820 SOLD
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What I wore to the Golden Globes party: Long pendant earrings (4") by
Sherman provide sparkling costume jewelry rhinestone competition for the
diamond earrings worn by Evan Rachel Wood to the Golden Globes ceremony. Can
elegant Swarovski glitz triumph over the real thing? The rhinestone belt
complemented the earrings.
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Sequins galore! The green pendant earrings are for pierced ears. 2 inches long. #1815A Price: $35 #1815B/C Price: $45 each |
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Colorful Christmas bells adorn this ring and earrings- perfect stocking stuffers! #1817 Price: $35 for the set |
Stretchy bracelet with flashy faux gemstones, each 1 inch wide. Fits any size wrist and dares to make a statement. #1814 Price: $35 |
Faux pearl necklace with graduated sized beads from 3/4" to 1/4", ending in a Deco pavéd rhinestone clasp. Length 28". #1811 Price: $30 |
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Chic and simple black and gold earrings, 1 1/2" diameter, with hinged screw backs. #1812 Price: $28 |
This lovely floral brooch with faux aquas and pavéd rhinestones is signed "Pennino". From the Fifties, the multi-layered bouquet is 3 1/2" long. #1804 Price: $295 |
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An early (Thirties) gilded brass brooch signed "Joseff Hollywood" (upper case letters) in the oval cartouche, can also be worn as a pendant. This piece is photographed on pg. 133 of Joanne Ball's "Jewelry of the Stars." It measures 2 3/4" wide.
#1797 SOLD
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Hand-colored pochoir print from the "Gazette du Bon Ton", the French deluxe fashion album of the Twenties. Signed A.E. Marty, 1921.
#1802 Price: $75 |
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French fashion print, hand-colored, and signed by Georges Lepape, one of the most celebrated graphic artists of the Twenties. "Le Cady Improvise" depicts dresses designed by Jeanne Lanvin for a mother golfer and her caddy daughter. From the deluxe fashion album, "La Gazette du Bon Ton". 7 1/2" X 9 3/4". #1801 SOLD
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Red Galalith drop pendant adorns a gold-toned chain necklace by Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent, 1960s. The pendant, including the red drop is 4" long. #1799 SOLD
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Five brooches by Roger Scemama featuring rhinestone and faux pearls. The brooch on the bottom row - left was for Givenchy, 1954. Photo by Bruno Pierson from "European Designer Jewelry", France chapter.
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 The red and green enaemelled bracelet is hinged. Perfect Holiday
colors. It is stamped a blurred "Bard". $45. The hematite stone of the "poison" ring is the lid for a hidden container for your stash of pills or whatever. Size 6.
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This stunning Haute Couture gilded hearts brooch and earrings demi-set is signed with the CL signature by Christian Lacroix, Paris. #1783 Price: $375
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Three contemporary resin bangles from London- one is all gold sparkles, the middle one looks like delicious honey pulled-taffy, and the pink bangle is sprinkled with silver confetti. They measure from 1 1/2" to 2" wide.
#1784 A - C Price: $50 each
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 This superb Art Déco chrome-plated set was created in Belgium in thelate Thirties. Hollow tube necklace with the hinged ball pendant. Wrap around cuff with a chrome ball. Check the "European Designer Jewelry", Belgium chapter, for more info and a photo of this rare Machine Age jewelry. #1775A Necklace Price: $500
#1775B Cuff Price: $350 |
 Art Deco "Fred and Ginger" dancing couple sparkling in black and clear rhinestones. The flapper measures 6" from head to toe. Signed "B & W", ca. 1980, Butler & Wilson. #1786 Price: $225
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This terrific contemporary necklace of black and white Lucite beads (simulating French jet and crystal) measures 18". $39 is a lot of bang for your buck!
#1773 Price: $39 |
 This white enamelled buckle. One and a half inches across. Slight chip to the enamel. Vintage Deco.
#1772 Price: $25 |
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 Abalone shell slices are mounted in Alpaca jewelry stamped Mexico. #1764 Cuffs Price: $25 each Butterflies Price: $20 each Silver Rings Price: $25 each |
 A selection of turqouise and tiger eye mounted in silver rings, stamped Mexico.
#1765 Price: $25 each |
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 Silver Mexican ring set with genuine turquoises and a silver leaf (1 1/4" long X 1" wide. #1114 Price: $50
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 Two Mexican silver poison rings with adjustable shanks. The genuine hardstone lids hide a small container large enough for a couple of aspirins or choose your own poison! The tiger-eye and sodalite rings here are stamped .825.
#1115A-B Price: $40 each
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 Jewelry signed by Bartek, 40s and 50s. #868A Gold-toned necklace
Price: $50 #868B Silver leaves hinged cuff Price: $125 #868C Brass wrap-around hinged cuff Price: $125 |
 Brass cuffs and heavy link and mesh bracelets by Bartek. circa 1940. Bartek used to design for Napier in the Thirties. These are Art Moderne or "Tailored Woman". Pure, simple design devoid of glitz. #602 and #603 Price: $195 each
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Brass cuffs and heavy link and mesh bracelets by Bartek. circa 1940. Bartek used to design for Napier in the Thirties. These are Art Moderne or "Tailored Woman". Pure, simple design devoid of glitz. #602 and #603 Price: $150 each
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 This miniature happy clown is an enamelled pin with rhinestones and articulated legs. There is a hook on the back, so the clown can also dance on a chain for you. It packs 2 inches of joy, created in the Thirties.
#1762 Price: $95
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 Jet plastic links and beads long sautoir with a crystal drop. The links are 40" long, and the faceted drop is 2" long. #1761 Price: $45.00 |
 This cheery yellow mini-locker has its own lock and key, and can be used to store jewelry or anything else that can fit into a 11" X 4" space. A darlin' toy for adults!
#1756 Price: $30 |
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 The interior of the mini-locker shows the slot for your photo insert and hooks to hang your jewelry- in this case, vintage Thirties Czech and Venetian glass bead necklaces, and Venetian glass rings. The yellow and green Czech glass beads necklace, far right, is 24"long . The Venetian glass beads from the Fifties on the top shelf are 38 " long. You may have to share this locker with your child! #1757 Locker Price: $39
Venetian Beaded Jewelry Price: $45.00 each |
 Luxurious purple silk jewelry wrap embroidered with "GEMS". Unfolded, the wrap measures 10" X 8", complete with 2 zippered compartments and a ring holder. Very elegant as well as practical. #1758 Price: $30 |
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 A matching set of 3 chintz zippered wraps to carry your jewels and lingerie on your travels, or to layer at home in your drawer. The largest quilted container is 12" X 8 1/2". Soft and practical. #1759 Price: $30 the Set |
 This charming vintage 1930s silk crepe evening gown is embroidered with tiny silver glass beads over the bright bouquets. The dress has a split in the front and a big dip in the back, a self belt, and tiny puffed sleeves. I have spread out the fabric at the hip so you can enjoy the colorful floral design. Normally it would hug your snake hips. This delightful creation was inspired by the whimsical Schiaparelli . The label attests to "An original design , Registered by a member of Fashion Originators Guild." In excellent condition, 54" long. You will be the only dancer wearing this dress at the Ball, guaranteed!
#1760 Price: $300
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 This extraordinary ostrich egg is an unusual decorative piece which can be displayed in a large vase, glass, or other scooped support. It is 7" tall.(The sharkskin and ivory lamp base which holds it in this picture dates from the Thirties in Paris when natural materials like sharkskin, ivory, and ostrich eggs were all the rage. It is not for sale.)
#1749 Price: $50 |
 A 2" tassel of exotic bird feathers swings from a 3" chain of red glass beads, creating an unusually colorful pair of pierced earrings.
#1744 Price: $25
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 The vintage cover of the Summer issue of Harper's Bazaar, August 1935, was designed by the incomparable artist Erté. Fashionistas of the Thirties looked forward to the Autumn forecast of Paris fashions. Russian-born Erté was the celebrated designer of fashion, costumes, stage and movie sets, as well as magazine covers and illustrations from 1917 into the 80s when he died. He was still painting and sculpting in his nineties. Vintage covers are a rare find. Framed, they can bring colorful pzazz to any decorator's project. #1738 Price: $60 |
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 Erté's world traveler is surrounded by a pile of chic leather luggage, including her pet bird and dog in this June, 1934 cover by Erté. He has ilustrated the 4 modes of travel available to his model: automobile, train, ocean liner, and plane. She must have reserved a separate stateroom just for her luggage. Bon Voyage, madame!
#1740 Price: $60
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 A sailor sporting the wide linen slacks so popular in 1933, looks into the future of her midsummer fashions. Cover illustration by Erté. #1739 Price: $60 |
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 These two porcelain pins display elements of Piero Fornasetti's famous woman's face, a theme which he created in numerous variations on furniture, plates, screens, objets, and finally jewelry- from the Thirties thru the Eighties in Italy. These charming pieces are shown in their original boxes marked "Fornasetti- Milano. Made in Italy". (The coaster is not for sale.) See "European Designer Jewelry", Italy chapter for more info on the artist.
#1733A-B SOLD
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 Czech figural glass earrings, vintage Thirties- featuring watermelons and strawberries, putti and perky little girls with pony tails. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1730A-D Price: $45 each
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Basse-taille enamel delicate and brilliantl colored floral brooch
#1728 Price: $45 |
 Margaret Sullivan was a very talented broadway and film actress of the 30s and 40s. Her most memorable role was in "The Little Shop around the Corner", where she played the love interest of James Stewart. This movie still is an original matt photograph, not a later glossy reproduction. 11'' X 14". CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1256 Price: $75
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Vintage (ca 1940) matt still photo of Frances Langford, popular singer/actress who often toured with Bob Hope on USO tours entertaining the GIs all over the world. These are vintage test shots of different coiffure hairdos for a film- not a later glossy reproduction. 11" X 14". CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1253 Price: $75
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Vintage matt photograph of Laraine Day, movie star of the 30s -50s. She retired from films after she married Leo Darocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 10" X 14". CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1719 Price: $75
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 Ida Lupino starred in many film noir pictures in the 40s. Playing opposite Humphrey Bogart, and others, she was praised as beingone of the finest actresses in Hollywood- right up there with Bette Davis. This vintage matt photo of her was bent in the upper left hand corner. so is not in the excellent condition of the other movie star pictures in this series. Matted, the photo captures the beauty of this major star of the Golden Age of cinema.
#1724 Price: $75
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Super Lucite shoes with see-thru heels and shoe clips- frothy tassels of plastic beads. The Sixties rule! Size 7-1/2 Narrow
#1723 Price: $35 |
 Interior of dove grey sequinned jewel box, suede-lined, displaying two gem moonstone rings mounted in silver. #1718 Price: $35
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Elegant sequinned/rhinestone be-jeweled jewelry box, 6" in diameter. What a superb gift for a special person!
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The two precious moonstones flash their blue lights of adularescence #1516A Price: $100
#1516B Price: $100 #1516C Price: $100 |
 The vintage Thirties green silk velvet Deco scarf from Paris, is adorned with a silken rose signed by Veneta Studium, Venice, Italy. The scarf is 64" long, so can be worn around the waist, or floating around the neck. Trés chic.
#1721 Price: $65 |
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Two superb vintage brooches by Miriam Haskell, ca. Fifties. Both bear the oval plaque with the block capital Haskell signature. The brooch with the faux sapphire cabochon and rhinestones is layered with Russian gold-plated leaves. The baroque pearl floral brooch is decorated with roses montées, Russian gold leaves, and pearls, layered over a filigree base. It is 4" long. #1725A-B Price: $395 each
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Important original Mourlot lithograph poster by Fernand Léger advertising a Léger exhibit at the Art Museum Morsbroich, in Leverkusen, Germany, February, 1955. The poster measures 20" X 16" and is in excellent condition. The image is a detail from Leger's painting "La Grande Parade", 1953. The artist, who died in 1955, was part of the Cubiste/Moderne avant-garde art movement launched by Picaasso, Braque et al in the Thirties. Mourlot-Paris was the atelier where these artists created their famous lithographs of the period, published by Mourlot in limited editions. #1722 Price: $350
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French Art Nouveau enamelled scarf pin. A hot pink silk scarf is drawn thru the delicately painted pink lillies scarf pin. The scarf is 52" long and can be worn wrapped tight around the neck like a dog collar, or tucked into a sweater or jacket neckline.
#1711 Price: $150
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 This charming heart-shaped Art Nouveau scarf pin is enamelled with a floral motif, adorning a white silk embroidered scarf. The scarf pin is 3" long. The scarf is 45" long. Tie it around your neck and let the ends float romantically behind you.
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#1712 Price: $145 |
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This handsome retro ring was conceived in three layers of 18 kt white and yellow gold. The fine aqua center stone is surrounded by 4 rubies and 2 diamond baguettes. The ring was created in 1955, featuring both textured and glossy gold. It is size 6 3/4. #1710 Price: $300
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 1287: Ivory pierced earrings with ebony and silver dots signed "Macchiarini."
#1287 Price: $595 |
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Ebony "Dot" Macchiarini ring with ivory dots and silver and gold abstract designs. Silver shank with ivory of "Dot" ring by Dan Macchiarini. #858 Price: $695 |
 Make an entrance in this glamourous full length black silk evening dress entirely embroidered with black and white sequins, and tiny white seed and tube glass beads in floral patterns. The dress measures 55" from the neck to hem, (with 2 more inches of hem available.) Size 6. #1702 Price: $75
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Prom dress to die for. The black sequinned bodice has puffy sleeves which can be worn on or off the shoulder. The white silk skirt is layered, shorter in front, and dips down in the back. The perky white bow decorates the hip asymmetrically. Measures 52" from the top of the bodice to the hem. Size 6.
#1703 Price: $75
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 Czech hand-painted wood earclips with turquoise glass centers are from the Thirties. #1706A-B Price: $25 each pair
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 This hand-colored pochoir print is from the rare fashion and arts album, "Feuillets d'Art", Paris, 1919. Silver paint is sprinkled on the fan and dress. The print measures 16" X 10". CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1697 SOLD
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Hand-colored fashion print from "LesFeuillets d'Art", Paris, 1919. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1703 Price: $75
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 One of several vintage Thirties "Harper's Bazaar" covers available for collectors by the ever inventive Parisian artist, Erté, who designed fashion as well as costumes and décor for theater and films. Erté designed over 200 covers for "Harper's Bazaar" and other periodicals from the Twenties thru the Thirties. He was still designing for the stage, and creating sculptures into his nineties. He died in 1990. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1699 Price: $65 |
Two floral bouquets ca. 1950. The brooch on the left bears the MB Boucher mark. The one on the right with two trembler blossoms is unsigned. Both are rhodium plated. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1689A [B is SOLD] Price: $225
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 E. A. Seguy created this hand-colored gouache pochoir of textile and rug designs in the Twenties in Paris. This is plate #5 from the "Suggestions" deluxe album which featured beautifully colored floral designs of the Art Déco period. The plate measures 13"x 18". #1685 SOLD
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French Art Deco artist, G. Darcy, was one of the outstanding designers who created gouache pochoirs (hand-colored stencils) of the decorative arts. This album, "Or et Couleurs" (Gold and Colors) was published by A. Calavas in Paris in the Twentis #1688 Price: $200 |
 This unusual silver-painted resin necklace makes a grand entrance on the Necklaces Are Back scene! The largest beads are 2" wide. The necklace measures 22" including the extension chain. Has the impact of real silver jewelry, but won't tarnish. CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1679 Price: $75 |
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French Art Deco artist, G. Darcy, was one of the outstanding designers who created gouache pochoirs (hand-colored stencils) of the decorative arts. This album, "Or et Couleurs" (Gold and Colors) was published by A. Calavas in Paris in the Twentis CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VIEW
#1676 Price: $45 a pair |
 Enamelled entwined snakes decorate Niki de Saint Phalle's blue glass perfume bottle- signed First Edition.
#1674A Price: $150
#1674B Price: $350 |
 Acclaimed French Art Déco fashion and theater costume designer continued his artistic success into his nineties. This 1972 art gallery poster pictures a Twenties flapper elegantly dressed in a robe of Erté's design, dramatically posed against a silver background. The image is 20" X 16". There is some damage to the border, but the image is pristine. #1672 Price: $100
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 Colin's rare lithograph of two 20th century icons, portrays the Sixties Sex Kitten, French actress Brigitte Bardot, langourously nude, competing with the energetic Jazz Age African American entertainer, Josephine Baker. Colin, who was an intimate friend of Josephine's, countersigned this litho for me in pencil. It is also signed in the plate. 25-1/2" X 18-1/2". #1671 Price: $500
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 For a Paris retrospective of his posters, Paul Colin designed this modern poster of a "Hippy et Pop Music" in 1972. 36" X 19".
#1669 Price: $200 |
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 "Tabarin" poster by Paul Colin. Tabarin was a cabaret club in Paris which featured cancan dancers in 1900. During the Twenties, flappers danced the Charleston, inspired by Josephine Baker who galvanized the Parisians in the "Revue Negre" in 1925. Paul Colin designed the poster for that show as well as the original Bal Tabarin, 1928. This poster is a later version published in the 70's. It is counter-signed by Colin in ink. 25" X 19". #1668 Price: $500 |
 Black and white Galalith Deco elements with chrome chain necklace. Bengel, Thirties.
#1007 Price: $295 |
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 Black Galalith pendant on chrome chain with barrel clasp. Bengel, 1933. See Art Deco Jewelry, pg.36 for sketch of pendant. #1009 SOLD
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 Galalith cubes and circles and chrome pendant earrings by Bengel from the Thirties. These were exhibited recently in a Jakob Bengel exhibit in Vienna, Austria. #1012A SOLD
#1012B Price: $150 #1012C SOLD #1012D Price: $150 |
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Bengel's bangles range from 1/2" wide to nearly 2" wide for the striped red, blue, and black painted enamel cuff. From left to right, the bangles wrapped around the yellow and red cords are SOLD. Two buckle bracelets with the red and green Galalith. The bracelets on the right are articulated chrome bands with the yellow and red inserts.
#1009A& B Price: The wide cuff is $350. Two Buckles Bracelets $275 each Chrome Band Bracelets $175 each |
 Green and black Galalith cubes decorate chrome danging rings on this neclace by Jakob Bengel, Thirties. See "Art Deco Jewelry- Jakob Bengel" by Christianne Weber for original sketches and photos of Bengel's jewelry made in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, 1930-1938. #1664 SOLD |
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 Four enamelled chrome mesh bracelets by Jakob Bengel. Germany, Thirties. These are typical examples of Machine Age design. See: "Art Deco Jewelry- Jakob Bengel" by Christianne Weber.
#1431 Bracelet on top row is $150. The other 3 are $250 each Bottom 2 bracelets SOLD |
 Three unusual Czech molded glass earclips with gilded Persian pear motifs. Converted from vintage buttons. Stamped "made in Czecho". #1661A-C Price: $50 each
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 This antique Afghani wedding coat was made for a diminutive young girl on the eve of her arranged passage into married life. The silk ikat purple and plum exterior has a cotton lining of contrasting patterns. The coat is 45" long, and fits snugly across the shoulders- size 2-4. A traditional costume in Afghanistan ca. 1900. #1658 Price: $200 |
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 Carnelian bead strung on an 18Kt gold chain, 14" long, with a gold fringe 2" long. Ca 1940.
#1657 Price: $55
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 Two strands of different kinds of agate (banded, moss etc.) and carnelian beads. The longest hardstone strand measures 30". The largest translucent beads are 1 1/4" long. The necklace can easily be slipped over the head without a clasp. #1656 Price: $95
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Vintage Thirties perky polka dot jacket. Perfect for spring with wide-legged pyjama pants- very Schiaparelli. Size 6.
#1651 Price: $45 |
 Blazing blue 100% silk elegant wrap dress from luxury Nordstrom's department store. Size 4. #1652 Price: $55 |
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Silver-plated, heart-shaped jewelry box with gold bow on the cover and a lush red velvet lining. 4" wide at the top.
#1653A Price: $45 [Box]
#1653B Price: $25 [Brooch] |
 A cut steel set, (ca. 1900) consisting of earclips (converted from vintage buttons) and two buckles: the smaller is perfect for a velvet choker, and the larger would be a smashing belt buckle mounted on vintage ribbon #1646 Price: $75 for the set |
 This glitzy necklace and earclip set with back to back "C's" in rhinestones is signed "Edouard Ramboud Paris". The earclips are 1 1/2" wide, and the necklace is 17" long.
#1648 Price: $75 the set |
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 Scintillating French beret, hand-crocheted with beads and sequins. Wear it angled over one eye (brooch by Cocteau for Schiaparelli) and huge hoop MOP earrings and off you go to dance Apache in Paris. #1642A Price: $55 [Beret]
#1642B Price: $25 each |
 Chinese silk headband decorated with a gilded leaves brooch by Joseff of Hollywood. Don't forget the gilded rose and pendant pearl pierced earrings. #1644A Price: Silk Headband $19
#1644B Joseff Brooch $75 #1644C Earrings $20 |
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Heart-shaped brooch with pâte de verre foiled jewels and a ruffled rose signed by couturier "Emanuel Ungaro Paris". SOLD
#1468A Paris Heart Brooch - SOLD
#1468B Price: $80 Baccarat |
 Filmy grey silk chiffon dress with a magical cape that floats over the shoulders with the wearer- defining how to make an entrance or dance with the stars! The label reads "Pierre Cardin Paris". 1960 vintage. Size 4. The dress measures 38" from shoulder to hem with a 4" hem that can be lengthened. There is a matching self belt, 24" not shown. #1645 Price: $200
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 Czech pressed glass bracelets produced for the Exposition International in Paris, 1937. Stamped in the mold on the back "Importé de la Czechoslovakie , Déposé" . Mounted on elastic. The ship is the symbol of the City of Paris, and the Déco Modern gates were erected at the entrance of the Exposition. Rare.
#1641A-B Price: $250 each
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 Cut steel buckle, ca 1900, could be a decorative belt or choker buckle.
#1638 Price: $45 |
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 Silken polyester lace-trimmed nightie with matching négligée, with original Oscar de la Renta label. The plum-colored robe is decorated with grey and white Persian pear/paisley motifs. 50 " long, with a self tie. "S" (size 6.) Perfect for fireside champagne sipping. Very slinky. #1637 Price: $50
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 Couture: Smoky grey/mauve sequinned pink silk jacket with "Estevez". Very Glamourous. Made in India. Scalloped edges measure 28" from the shoulder. Size M (size 6).
#1636 Price: $100 |
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 Fluffy feather boa to fling over your shoulder while making a dramatic entrance! 70 inches of pure glamour. #1635 Price: $45 |
 Hot pink, very elegant 100% silk tunic pant suit with 5 gold toggle buttons. Size 8. Pant legs are 43" long. #1634 Price: $55 |
 Vintage tangerine silk kimono with floral and fan motifs. The sleeves have red silk lining. 60" long. #1628 Price: $45 |
 Royal blue high heeled slingback shoes with a high vamp from the 80s- pre-stilettos, so you can actually dance in them without tripping! Labelled "French Room Originals, Chandlers", a high-end shoe store in Beverly Hills. Size 7 1/2 N.
#1631 Price: $25 |
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 Four matte cloisonné enamel link bracelets produced in postwar Germany by different artists: The geometric narrow bracelets, top row is signed "W.L." for Wilhelm Leyser, and the 3rd row bracelet is signed "S" in a circle for Scholtz & Lammel. The second row bracelet is signed "Perli". The blue and silvertone one inch wide bracelet is by Scholtz & Lammel. Narrow bracelets on top and 3rd row are SOLD. For more on this high quality enamel of the 50s and 60s, refer to my book, "European Designer Jewelry", Germany chapter, as well as my articles for the Palm Springs "Modernism Show" 2006 catalog, and for "Modern Silver Magazine" comparing French vs. German Modernist jewelry. #1623 Price: 2nd Row: $325
Bottom Row: $350 |
 Lustrous black glove leather hand bag by Mardane USA. The goldtone clasp snaps open and closed. Silk faille lining.
#1624 Price: $35 |
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Three charming vintage Czech glass pendant earrings from the Thirties. A: Winged angels fly over B: jolly snowmen (with a carrot nose) and C: happy elves with tasseled caps (SOLD). #1618A-B Price: $45 each
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 A truly elegant evening bag, small (6 1/2" X 5 1/2") but impressive- midnight blue satin with a heart-shaped rhinestone decoration. Just enough room for your keys and makeup. Designed and signed by Inge Christopher. #1621 Price: $45 |
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 This slender rhinestone belt can be worn tight around the waist, or loosely slung on your hips. It measures 36 sparkling inches long.
#1613 Price: $40
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An autographed copy of European Designer Jewelry is available (12% discount) for $70 plus $5 shipping. I explore 20th century costume, fashion, and artists' jewelry in 13 countries of Europe and Scandinavia in 300 pages with 700 photos, mostly color. French Art Nouveau and Art Deco, German Jugendstil and Deco, British and Dutch Arts & Crafts, Czech and Venetian glass beads, Hungarian neo-Renaissance enamels, Scandinavian silver, Brit Swingin' Sixties, French couture jewelry 50s-90s, Chanel and Schiap, Lalique to Lagerfeld- it's all in there. Also featured are vintage graphics and descriptions of the art movements which fueled vintage jewelry and decorative arts design -and how it differed in each country. #717 Price: $70 + shipping
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Update of Lillian Baker's Plastic Jewelry of the 20th Century #586 Price: $30 + shipping
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