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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1970 item #896027 (stock #T 1688)
Bracelet season is here! Flower power mid century well made gold plated matte enamel link bracelet signed: K in a circle and Made in Taiwan. Well made with ten colors, which include one red flower, of matte surface enamel poured into brass chambers of flowers and leaves happily dancing against a cobalt blue and cerulean blue background.
7 3/4" end to end X 1 1/2" wide X 2mm thick.
So hippy dippy 60s yet so today! Strong push box clasp. Don't let this one get away...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1920 item #1174545 (stock #1750)
Any 2/$59. Six vintage glass bangle bracelets. Cross collectible for Far Eastern Peking Bejing Chinese art glass bangle bracelet collectors who love the happy clinking sounds that glass makes! Assorted. Images tell dimension. Please view all images to apprediate...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1930 item #760247 (stock #T 1624)
Reply below. Acquired pre internet era as a collectible antique "Victorian" snake motif "wooden" bracelet which now appears to be a Black or Gold Coral branch bracelet carved crossover bypass bangle in snake motif, yet resembling carved Mississippi mud bakelite in color and swirls.
Also sometimes called "Gold" and can be almost black in color. It has an ethnographic "Easter Island" odd look snake appeal as well...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #681782 (stock #T 1589)
Vintage Spratling era reminding one of Aguilar, et al, hand tooled dense pin brooch with a 6mm green ish turquoise cab simply stamped: MEXICO SILVER. Although could be a higher content - the weight is dense as with many early pre assay jewelry. Early wide C catch. By one of Spratling's or Aguilar's contemporary silversmiths no doubt.
Just under 2 1/2" X 1 1/4" and just under 1/2 ounce on a postal scale. Rich unpolished pre owned vintage condition...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1930 item #172485 (stock #T 418)
Each. Very vintage circa 1930, very Art Deco and unusual wooden demi-parure book chain necklace and/ or bracelet for any season bookchain festoon bibs such as these were quite popular from the late Victorian era on through to mid century. Are those hazelnuts hanging from the gilt brass bookchain, or tan Hershey kisses? Instead you will find carved imprinted wood dangles or charms with shiny, rich patina present only after 50 or 60 years...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #358353 (stock #T 1173)
Mimi Dee Artwear
$225.00
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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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #193673 (stock #T 601)
60 Inches! Knotted rope black "French Jet" facet glass beads marked "Made in Austria" on japanned clasp.
What Downton Abbey party outfit would be complete without this?!
137 shiny faceted individually knotted 8mm beads that catch the light beautifully while you dance the night away! 3.1 oz or 88 Grams.
Very nice decades old preowned vintage condition. This vintage strand has tiny dulled areas from being danced in all night, however magnification is needed to see them...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Pre 1920 item #963922 (stock #T 1698)
Just in time for the graduate, groom or Father's Day gift ideas so they can step out in style! Vintage antique circa 1910 cross collectible bean back goose neck cuff links cufflinks pair from Art Nouveau Victorian era showing good luck horseshoe and shamrock four leaf clover design to later plain Art Deco era. One pair shows some hand work type chasing.
(A) Note the horseshoe, 4 leaf clover and bow details - image 2. 18 X 11mm tops with 10 X 6mm bean backs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1960 item #272247 (stock #702)
This 95 gram studio mid century Modernist or maybe even Arts and Crafts striking completely studio bench made large bib pectoral necklace is not signed, what a shame.
Weighs 3.3 oz
From the hammered metal in the shape of fox face like pendant pectoral, to the hand formed Raku like multi color iridescent ceramic beads ranging 10 to 14 mm.....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #857259 (stock #1675)
Ring is Sold - thank you for your testimonial! Choose from either pin; Art Nouveau, Deco era Arts & Crafts open work silver work and 1/2 baroque, blister, river pearl jewelry each at 156 or multiple special:
(A) Sold Ring w/four foliate prongs holding the half pearl, stamped: Ster - size 4.6 and can be resized;
(B)Navette shape brooch 2.5" with bezel set same gem, stamped: sterling with safety catch;
(C)Brooch - 2 3/8" also bezel set same gem, completely hand wrought engraved op...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #362449 (stock #T 1212)
Vintage sterling silver studio or bench made cut out reticulate with applied granulation berries and chased leaf "C" catch pair of pins stamped: superimposed "C W" or "W C" from a Boston area household of relatives of the silversmith who may have once lived in Chicago?
Do you recognize the mystery marks?
Each small @ 1 3/16" X 7/8" and in as found unpolished condition.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Period : Pre 1910 item #473504 (stock #T 1442)
Brass Art Nouveau Beaux Arts style earrings looking very much like unsigned GNS & Co George Steere of nearby Providence RI!
With poured pink peach green & foiled accented art glass bezel set 7/8" matte cabochons for total of 2 1/2".
Although this could be an unsigned GNS & Co pair, the serrated bezel not his usual, yet the metal color tone certainly is! So is the the back setting around his favored foil glass.
After awhile one begins to note what a particular jewelry maker favors,...
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 : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1930 item #745338 (stock #T 1602)
Late Art Deco to early retro and not easily found by this jewelry maker? This geometric bracelet is signed: ROLLED GOLD, KJ on feather for Kollmar & Jourdan, Made in Germany. This firm was established in 1885 in Pforzheim Germany and according to research destroyed during WWII, rebuilt and out of biz in 1977.
7 7/8" X 3/8" wide.
Note the early bakelite or early plastic 11mm colorful disc links.
Research also shows that bracelets by this maker were made available in 2004 by Do...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1930 item #369782 (stock #T 1229 -5)
Vintage Necklace will look Smashing on Your New Red Dress! Eight Bright Red Hexagon, eight 1 1/8" black pentagon shape and & 16 sharply faceted 5mm black beads interspaced
with Japanned finish metal chain for a total of 39".
Just Super condition! bo.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1930 item #402678 (stock #T 1311)
Look at this Czech art glass! Very vintage collectible vaseline color stamped CZECHOSLOVAKIA rhodium on brass filigree set odd cut multi cane flower art glass in stone held by 4 claw prongs,
1 3/4" Pendant.
Acquired on a newer marked 835 and other letters numbers Czech(?) 23 1/2" chain that because it is unpolished, blends well with the rhodium on warm brass.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Pre 1910 item #459968 (stock #1399)
Lot (A) This festive box set has red green "EOD" art glass stones that were often favored by George Steere and similar art glass was made by Leo Popper. Still in the box are these vintage antique Arts & Crafts era red green foil with gold fleck cabs bezel set goose neck cufflinks with football bean backs. Marked "G" for George Steere of Providence RI? He also marked some GNS. He was known to have made stick pins. Matching scarf stick pin marked "G".
Have seen these cabs only on ma...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #282118 (stock #T 737)
Late Arts and Crafts to early Art Deco 70+ year old collet bezel set Blister Pearl screwback earrings marked Sterling twice on each and another illegible mark. 18mm X 11mm with multi color background nacre.
Very good condition with decades of rich dark sterling patina, yet will lightly hand cloth polish for you upon request at no fee.

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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 : Estate Jewelry : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #176916 (stock #T 474)
Pins are back! Wear then on every part of your wardrobe conceivable! Vintage antique signed circa 1910 bold sash ornament sash buckle pin marked: Sterling and 3 marks for "Watson Company" from Attleboro MA, with the early 20th century marks.
Lucky gold shamrocks and 4 leaf clovers.
Tube hinge (thicker not 19th century).
Just under 3" X 1 3/4"
Weighs 1 oz on postal scale!
Condition: Enamel is in superb condition!

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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.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #175296 (stock #T 457)
If this isn't an unsigned Lalique, pendant, what is it? Vintage Art Nouveau design foliate lilly Lalique - like design blown into a mold to form large lily pattern green heavy thick pyramid shape pendant with at least 90% silver bail. There are others on the net just like this that are signed. Alas, this one is not.
Finished with nice ground edges.
2" X a hair under 1 1/2" wide at base. 1/4" thick!
24 Grams: postal scale.
Perfect for a modern Jeweler's creation on 14K, Plat...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #313551 (stock #T 872)
Vintage Antique 2 Pc Sew on Cape Coat Buckle - Silver Plated Brass 'plate' riveted to Black Early Plastic depicting 'Repousse' profile of Egyptian Pharoah Ruler on left and Cleopatra like Pharoah Ruler on Right, facing each other with a snake on ea ornate head dress. Promo. See #144185 for similar motif.
Engaged this one measures 4 1/4" X just under 3". Some loss of plating and dustiness @ rivet sites and back, leading one to believe that a bakelite like substance has come in contact wi...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #188447 (stock #T 568)
This 72.8 grams sterling quintessential Art Nouveau oversized 4.5" brooch is most likely the boldest, heaviest Unger Bros brooch on the net. This circa 1900 "C" catch sash buckle ornament pin with "hasp" is marked: "Sterling 925 Fine" Unger Brothers. They were known for their "repousse" look on thick silver. Many of their pieces are unmarked, making this a very collectible piece. Very fine condition with slightly wavy pin stem, perfect for this age.
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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1960 item #338935 (stock #T 1073)
Amita gold and silver inlay on black damascene background of floral metal work often described as in the Komai style. This is serious inlay work. One pin Or a pair of SB earrings; 59 Each.
(A) Black Butterfly Screwback Earrings marked with a crown shape Amita mark and a small star to dot the "i"?. 1" across
(B) Figural pin marked AMITA JAPAN. Peonies & Iris motifs instead of the usual Japanese motifs on other damascene. 1 1/2" across X 7/8" north to south. $59 each.
Acquired toge...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Period : Pre 1920 item #893522 (stock #1687)
Stunning necklace choker with difficult to find circa 1920 etched on both sides coveted Amethyst color art glass. It is often referred to as "Lalique" like as found on page 91 of the 2nd Edition book: Popular Jewelry 1840 - 1940. This type was worn in Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau on to the Art Deco era. Silver plate on brass. Simply the best to wear anytime, anywhere! Very nice pre owned vintage condition for age.

Length: 18"
Center beautifully etched bead on both sides: 35mm ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1350206 (stock #T 1833)
Pre assay Mexico era. Both Maricela and Los Ballesteros and maybe Rafael Melendez along with other Taxco silversmiths have made this style of bench cut - not cast -2 tier cuff bracelet with applied C shape rope elements and "dot" application.

Wt: 25 grams or .8 oz on postal scale
Mark: 980 Taxco - 980 is finer than sterling and less commonly found, yet very desirable for collecting.
Dimensions: Just over 1" at widest -
6 1/2 includes 1 1/8" flexible opening - because it is benc...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #844146 (stock #T 1659 A, B)
Two for price of one or $95 each. Antique circa 1900 Victorian Edwardian Arts Crafts Art Deco 14K gold stick pins: A) Signed with maker's mark of H. A. Kirby of Providence, RI as a Maltese cross in a circle and 14K. Fleur de lis with 1mm seed pearls!; B) Mark: 14K. Bezel set 4mm purple possible Spinel or Sapphire - slight color change stone? Both in super condition. Collect with confidence; please see dozens of verified feedbacks. Please view all images for full details as all Qs will be ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #757548 (stock #T 1620)
14K gold mid century vintage Victorian revival angel skin coral pendant - pin brooch piece with ornate expert rope wirework, granulation and scalloped petal shape bezels holding 5mm angel skin coral cabochons. Marked and tested 14K gold.
Coral beds are being protected, making this gemstone much more desirable as less and less is harvested.
Super vintage condition.
Just over 1 1/4" and can be worn on your favorite 14k gold chain, as a pendant.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #789943 (stock #T 1644)
Just in time for the graduate or the bride. Coral is being protected and will be more difficult to obtain. Sweet mid to late Victorian Circa 1880 antique pendant unsigned yet tested 14 or 15K Gold banjo shape lavalier carved darker salmon pendant.
Lavalier: 1 1/4" X 5/8" across and tests between 14 and 15K.
Carved coral salmon rose: 1/4" X 3/16" thick.
Chain: newer not tested "same period style" 15 1/2" gf ending in a fish hook closure.
Awfully sweet, lady like and ready to...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1910 item #1302475 (stock #1808)
Blinding brilliance bounces off these carved faceted natural golden honey cognac amber beads along this half moon shape hair pin ornament comb tiara that flips up and down on its antique Victorian gold gilt frame over the double tine tooth horn section. Circa 1900.
Crazing semi circular drill marks. See image 2.
Largest amber bead: Nine carved and faceted with the middle one at 16mm X 10 mm thick - graduates to 10mm at both ends, forming a fiery brilliant half moon shape to enhan...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1900 item #582841 (stock #T 1528)
Vintage antique Circa 1900 honey cognac color amber cross faceted 'buttons' riveted on to a gold gilt or rolled gold on brass frame. Most likely Russian, Polish or Baltic area.
2 1/2" X 1 5/8". How it sparkles.
The carved faceted bead button pieces riveted on to the gold gilt frame are 9mm.
Chain: newer gold fill 20". Very good preowned condition for age! Please view image 2 for what appears to be some crazing.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #299991 (stock #T 800)
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As always, Only One like this. In the Modernist tradition this V shape Neckwire Necklace and separate Sculpture Silver Pendant Enhancer was hand fabricated by and stamped: MIMI DEE HANDMADE STERLING. The ster silver Pendant Sculpture could stand alone, yet Mimi could not resist adding a 30 Carat Aquamarine Triangular Barrel Bead! LEGAL: ALL IMAGES DESIGN CONTENT CONCEPT TEXT OWNED BY Mimi Dee. Total wt: 1.6 Oz or 46 Grams and measures 14 1/4" inside with flexible opening of 2 1/4" and is a s...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #107804 (stock #T013)
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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 : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 2000 item #963945 (stock #T 1699)
30% will go to Fisher House. Big bold bakelite link 132 grams bracelet with one hammered copper charm by and signed: HANDMADE Mimi Dee; using real vintage antique 1" dark butterscotch pumpkin color bakelite (tested) cubes, fresh water pearls (real- never faux here!) and hand hammered copper by and signed by the artist. Only one!
Interior yields 6.5" for a smallish to medium built.
132 grams or 4.6 oz on postal scale
Five 1" dark butterscotch color tested positive bakelite squares - so...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #856010 (stock #T 1674)
ALL METAL IS 14K GOLD. Removable hand wrought pendant enhancer and hand knotted necklace made up of 15mm rutilated quartz beads in pink tan tones and 8mm rhodochrosite beads of the misty dusty pink variety. ~ 16 3/4". Wt: 2.8 ounce or 81 grams of lush delish stones to compliment that brown or milky white neck. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedbacks and view all images for full details as all Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.