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In addition to vintage and antique collectibles, you will find original signed works by this site's owner.

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GALLERY OF ORIGINALS by Mimi Dee and under PARTIAL GALLERY OF SIGNED WORKS (Featured Items - 15)

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All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Necklaces : Contemporary item #1354957 (stock #T1836)
Mimi Dee Artwear
Sold - Thank you! Similar carat weight starts @ $360
Sold Thank You! Fabulous necklace with 75 carats of amethysts! Stamped STERLING plus artist maker's mark of MIMI DEE; designed and created in a USA studio. Only One! Reminding one of late 19th to early 20th century jewelry. This necklace made with 75 carats of rich purple plum faceted Amethysts in 4 sizes - some are micro faceted.
Large bold big juicy purple 7/8" - 22mm X 16mm real purple faceted gem at center as the pendant. All real, never faux!
The fancy hook is hand forged,ha...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #358353 (stock #T 1173)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$225.00
Sale Pending
Bird doll motif. Pre assay era Made in Mexico bird pin brooch. Early - tested at least sterling - colossal 4 3/4" north to south with 2 turquoise beads. This figural exhibits flowers in the style of Fred Davis or Matilde Poulat. Repousse and chase workmanship.
The native peoples were known to make dolls representing the local animals for their children to play. Today those same children are being taught the value in Nature Tourism.

This Quetzal bird parrot pin is stamped: SILVER...

All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Necklaces : New item #1361874 (stock #T1843)
Sold - Thank you! Hand knotted necklace made with 14mm pink Peruvian opal, 8 mm round aquamarine, 5mm moonstones and 4mm bi-cone Swarovski silver/gray beads. Designed, knotted and signed with the maker's mark: Miimi Dee - Sterling - Handcrafted in USA. All metal is sterling silver, which through the decades will achieve that rich patinated "antique, heirloom" look.

Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials, then view All Extreme close u...

All Items : Artists : Fashion : Apparel : Contemporary item #330327 (stock #1010)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$175.00
Sale Pending
Two original signed fiber art to wear pieces priced separately. Caftan top in a nostalgic Art Deco Erte style cut, constructed, hand painted & Signed MIMI DEE ORIGINAL, a style being individually constructed by same, off and on since 1978. A Textured mallard bemberg rayon was used, the 'Empress of Rayons", according to this maker who loves to work with it. Caftan or poncho top with hand painted silk sides can be worn over your own favorite pieces as it drapes beautifully and travels well.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Acrylic : Contemporary item #1365003 (stock #1845)
Sold. Thank you Mr & Mrs B for your art patronage and for helping the Andover Historical Society continue to make art and history possible! This latest small landscape painting titled "Vibrant View From The Addison" as seen across the street from The Addison Gallery of American Art Museum on the grounds of Phillips Academy can be viewed at the Andover Historical Society "Places" juried art show from 09/09/17 through 12/22/97. This is signed by this self learned painter as Mimi Dee at lower ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #307660 (stock #837)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$126.00
Sale Pending
c 1930 not commonly found hand made sterling silver articulated pin in a fan and dangle basket design marked "Lillian Pines" and Sterling. She was a contemporary of Mary Gage. Ms. Pine's store was in New York City's Madison Avenue from 1930’s- 1950’s. Similar piece can be seen in Paul Somerson's chicagosilver.com site. A must see site for all collectors of Arts & Crafts works.
Ms. Pines was born in Manchester NH. She may well have participated in Boston's Society of Arts Crafts as a ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #885911 (stock #T 1684 A,B)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$126.00
Sale Pending
Two Mexican sterling silver color change Alexandrite synthetic or lab created stone rings to view and select. The color change is so rich from purples with hot pink red flashes in sunlight to yummy blues with lavenders under a lit loupe back to hot pink magenta under incandescent light. These stones used in Mexican jewelry are alway mesmerizing. each at 126:
(A) Signed: SANCHEZ TAXCOMEX 925 (a listed mark) & assay #3 bypass style w/ 12mm color change Alexandrite crystal stone ~7 1/2 a...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1930 item #266785 (stock #T 659)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$99.00
Sale Pending
Weighing 5.4 Ounces, this vintage knotted 50" long juicy red beads necklace could have been seen in a movie like "Chicago" and these have certainly been worn by someone who may have danced the night away. Everywhere the eyes rest will see sparkly faceted glass in five different shapes. 151 grams of dancing sparkle.
The 20 Cube beads are 10-11 mm across,
40 red wafers are 10mm,
20mm oblong ones,
Small clear wafers are 4 mm. The filigree clasp may have been added later to facili...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Contemporary item #672999 (stock #1578)
Sold! Thank you for your testimonial and wear them in good health, Ms C.
Purists: No buttons were harmed in the making of these earrings in a USA studio and signed: Mimi Dee Sterling.
Only One like this! Circa 1900 lush lavender tinted Victorian silver luster 7mm pictorial floral buttons, lavender faceted fresh water pearls and peridot were used. Real semi precious gemstones - never faux here! Total 1 7/8".

Similar work can be commissioned with just a few dozen pair of antique...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1174656 (stock #1757)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$99.00
Sale Pending
Reply to Ms KD: as noted here, these have perfectly working turn wheel SBs, Please see image 2.
Earrings are the first to go! These Art Deco 12mm simulated green jade stone Peking art glass bead earrings on sterling silver, no less, are a must have! The globule infused beads, made to resemble green jade, are referred by some as Chinese peking glass a sought after collectible.

The Sbs back findings are working turn wheels that are stamped: Sterling. Please see image 2.
North to Sou...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1920 item #1287790 (stock #T 1800)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$99.00
Sale Pending
Antique silver button collectors look at this set of four antique Far Eastern Chinese export foo dog lion or dragon motif repousse chased unmarked silver buttons. Although unmarked, they test at least 90% silver, yet may be sterling.
20mm across and look at that ferocity! 3mm holloware thickness.
The silversmith cut the front and backs, hammered and chased the front figural details, then attached the front and backs together.
Nice old rich unpolished darkening, normal for their a...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1960 item #472877 (stock #T 1439)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$95.00
Sale Pending
Vintage filigree niello silver Persian Gulf scenery bracelet that while being shown at a show several years ago, was seen by an elderly engineer who worked in Iran in the 50s. He said, '...this bracelet was commissioned by the Shah of Iran as a gift in gratitude for the wives of engineers who were there building the oil fields...' Note the odd motifs scribed on to the niello.
Tests at least 90% silver and measures 6 3/4" inside while secure clasp is engaged and is in very good unpolished...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1900 item #486839 (stock #T 1467)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$59.00
Sale Pending
Graduate groom or father will look elegant wearing these antique cufflinks: Cuff buttons Vintage Antique Victorian Black 'Onyx' or French 'Jet' rounded rectangle glass set in rose color goldfilled.
The center chased leaf looks 15K with a 1.5mm baroque pearl. 13/16 X 9/16 with a 1/2" round back section.
View images 2 and 3 for more info and detail. Very good pre owned wearable condition. f-bo-a.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or FREE with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect wit...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1920 item #107550 (stock #T001)
Mimi Dee Artwear
Sold
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Sold. C. 1920 Oval Ornate Brooch with applied granulation and cut work. Marked: PERUZZI FLORENCE. SIZE: 1 3/4 X 1 1/2" - with old tube hinge. WEIGHT: ~ 15 grams with Light Old Amethyst Color Rectangular Stone. Condition: Some dimples on balls and stone has an 'etched' spot on surface, Not a nick, thus the great price! Sold - no price - no info available
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #107804 (stock #T013)
Mimi Dee Artwear
SOLD! Thank you yet again Barbara & Lorraine!
Completely hand wrought in USA this silver brooch sculpture and signed by this art metal smith: MIMI DEE STERLING. Wt:~35 GRAMS. SIZE: 3" X 2", COLOR: rich silver, NOTE: made from one piece of sterling from C clasp to pin stem tip in the manner of Arts & Crafts makers and Modernists who made the entire piece from beginning to end. This art metal smith work makes this a fibula as well. Tool marks are normal & desirable, indicating this is a bench made piece. Legal: ALL IMAGES DESIGN CONCEPT ...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #107981 (stock #T020)
SOLD. Called a Perfume button because a Victorian lady could drop a couple of drops of her favorite parfum on the velvet. SIZE: 1 1/2" (39mm) diam. COLOR: Red tinted & red velvet background CONDITION: Very good, right amount of tint off back rim. COMPOSITION: Tinted pierced brass & red fabric, brass self shank, MOTIF: bird on berry branch. DeA6204. Sold, no price, no info. During next few weeks, will try to add a group of smaller metal perfume examples.
All Items : Artists : Fashion : Apparel : Contemporary item #108158 (stock #T028)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$395 -- SOLD 2002 prices
Made in USA
Clients in three continents wear this artist's one of a kind signed jewelry and jackets embellished with antique buttons. the other button jewelry as commissioned by the American Textile History Museum. Pre-washed cotton velveteen, embellished with multicolor designer, natural fabric collage front & back. SIZE: OSFM (one size fits Most). Look for new one-of-a-kind upcoming additions of wearable art. NOTE: See closeup for more info.
All Items : Fine Art : Sculpture : Metal : Contemporary item #110592 (stock #T034)
Mimi Dee Artwear
SOLD! Thank you Mrs. C! Where would Metal Artists be without Patrons like you!
While this is SOLD, please consider: sterling silver sculpture titled "Butterflies are Free" #110592 to be found at www.mimideeartwear.com. This "Pearls of Wisdom" was proudly handwrought in a USA studio by and is signed in script with the metal maker's mark: Mimi Dee & sterling.

This sculpture's weight: 1/2 Lb. + of 925 silver & 360+ semi-precious gems & pearls! Including amethyst, peridot & opals.
Stands: 18" X 6". Base consists of the shape of the maker's hand, > 300 genuine pe...