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Button collectors here is jewelry for your garments or your competition tray. All circa 1900. Note: Assorted prices.
(A) Gay 90s Jewels. Red crimson amber blue green or amethyst color facet glass stones with fab brass designs, one is signed Gesetzlich- from 1 3/8" to 1 3/4": any 2/$59 order and
(B) Victorian 90s pearl steel: 1 3/4 - Riveted 12 facet cut steel, 5/8" highly iridescent nacre abalone pearl jewel center and warm golden textured brass, makes this a must collectible! ...

Last two piece lot of Satsuma and painted earthenware buttons!:

(A) Antique large hand painted satsuma button figural ceramic earthenware with red, yellow, blue, green purple and gold paint. 33mm or 1.25" across. Odd shape self shank - see image 3.
(B) Smaller but just as beautifully and masterfully painted teal and lucky pale blue bamboo with gold outlines against a creamy slightly crazed convex background. 7/8" / 22mm. Self shank is marked JAPAN.
Both display the age old crazin...

Includes all 6 pcs. Please view all images and below for this two lot special:
(A) Mother daughter Peter Pan Opera theatre figure Victorian picture buttons.
2 Piece silver metal and shiny liner under brass collet 1 1/2" self shank.
Peter Pan as played by Maude Adams seen in BBB. Good vintage condition, the self shank in brass back is bumpy from it's utilitarian history.
Mother 1 1/2" - Daughter 11/16" (not shown but same) and

(B) Dragon or Griffin. Paris Back T W &...

Circa 1900 sash ornament that can be worn as brooch pin with wide "C" catch. The green 14mm oval art glass mottled stone, made to resemble apple green jade and referred to as Chinese peking glass, is bezel set amidst a lattice dome and highly ornate designs. You should see the globules within which is what makes this a very collectible simulated stone.
Substantial @ 3" x 2" & weighs 21 grams.
$11 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confiden...

Circa 1920 camera shy magnet reacting cut steel sautoir worthy of a jewelry museum or jewelry book and ready for the next movie. This multi metal beaded fluid flapper fringed necklace is a rare find.
Similar to the French made sautoir book piece seen on page 190 of Antique Trader Jewelry Price Guide 2nd edition which is priced higher in the book than here.
From North to South doubled it measures 18" which includes the 3" medallion pendant, yielding approx 31" around the interior. Eac...

Desirable double sided sterling silver ornate cufflinks. Chased engraved unmonogrammed cuff links cufflinks stamped STERLING on the neck connecting each 3/4" X 1/2" ovals.
One is stationary the other flips. 1/2 inch between the two on narrower side. No issues, some one may have once dipped them in antitarnish. Still lots of darkening on the chased stamped fronts. Super pre owned condition!

$11 USPS Priority Mail/Ins/Track or FREE with USA CK or USPS MO.
Please collect wit...

Antique far eastern Asian Chinese hard stone late 19th century to early 20th century Chinese green jade jadeite saddle ring that was carved from one piece of this coveted lucky hard stone. This Chinese far Eastern export carved green gemstone saddle ring is in excellent wearable condition.

Although not seen here, the top takes a high glossy polish. There are no new crisp edges to be found in this ring.
It shows beautiful bright imperial green spots and a couple of darker areas, just e...

Late 19th century Edwardian era bold antique signed sterling sash pin holloware brooch ornament marked: "Sterling" a sword with a faint "B" (Blackinton?) & "#3676". Nice hasp like additions, tube hinge and a wide "C" catch
Very well made holloware to look like repousse ala Unger, etc.
Wear these on your hats, handbags, choker sash, waist sash. So many way to wear this!
3 1/4"X 2". 1+ oz on postal scale.
Very nice pre owned antique condition with rich darkening in recessed are...

Only one Circa 1914 antique cigarette holder:
(A) Carved and gold signed: A.ORLIK 14K. That is a Russian name, did the maker hail from Russia? Simply carved @ 1 9/16". Gents? For cigarillo? Smoke mellow;
According to Google books a page of the United States Tobacco Journal dated Saturday Feb 7, 1914; there is a Registration of Trademarks noted as: "Registered at 8 AM Feb 2, 1914 by/to L. & A. Orlik of London England and New York United States..."

(B)Not Available

$12 USPS Pr...

Circa 1900 Victorian look yet hand made in the Arts Crafts style. Unsigned unmarked sterling silver bow knot pendant with dangling brown agate oval drop with a very natural organic "unfinished" edge. Can you just see this worn with a silk gross grain ribbon in Victorian times? au5/16/D
2 3/8" from top of large loop to bottom of oval part. Silver (tests at least 90%)
2 1/4" wide and weighs 1/2 oz on postal scale.
Agate is 35 X 40mm. Please view image 3 to see the light zing thr...

Antique circa 1870 Fleur de Lis pin open work cut chased brooch with curly "C" closure, tube hinge and extended pinstem is marked "800" probably for the earliest of the Italian Peruzzi Florence work. Fleur de lis or Prince Charles Feathers motif.
Smallish at 1 1/16" as these mid 19th century pins usually are.
In wonderful condition with lots of darkening in the crevices!

$12 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after revi...

Circa 1900. Not often found Art Nouveau lady motif in a cheroot or cigar leather case. The lady is holding up a lily over her head and does not have the usual flowing hair, but what appears to be a bob with a fringe? So is that Art Deco? Early 20's? She is not quite nude, though her pelvic region is rather defined, but wearing a scoop neck, cap sleeve, long dress that hugs then flows around her feet. Where are the bosoms? Much confusion here.
Still tres Art Nouveau era. Both sectio...

2nd button now SOLD. Good Triple Cross Collectible, appealing to Militaria, Victorian black bog oak & Button collectors. 1" "Canada Militia" Button showing areas of shiny patina in high relief areas where one would expect. See image #3 for 2nd button - this one SOLD as well.

Each except for (A). Titles: Last Supper - hand or transfer painted ceramic on metal, surrounded by paste stones - see Image 11 for more info. Madonna & Child, Lillian Russell, Evangeline, Victorian Hand, Statue of Liberty motifs, please view all images. All circa 1900, 5 are BBB book pieces, some scarce antique Victorian brass picture buttons. Each $59 except for Lillian Russell - priced differently:
(A) Lillian Russell copper finish with 12 swallows around edge - just under 2" - image...

14K Gold and 99.9% Pure Silver.
In a USA studio this pair of hand fabricated earrings were formed by then signed: Handmade - Mimi Dee - 14K - .999FS - for pure fine silver. Finer than the currently mass produced imports from other lands. Lovingly hand fabricated by an American. This jewelry artist hand formed the precious metal earwires, hand built and carved the 999% FS discs then added a white faceted genuine fresh water cultured pearl and amethyst micro faceted beads. All real, neve...

Only One Like This! Sculptural Sterling Silver Swirls Hand Shaped Pendant Enhancer followed by adding a Green with coral 'fish eyes' Ocean Jasper, Coral and Amethyst to make this Unusual Piece. Suspends at 3 3/4" X 1.25" wide and weighs 1 Ounce on Postal Scale. LEGAL: All Images Design Concept Content Text solely owned by Mimi Dee.

Similar metal work can be custom ordered. This Signed MIMI DEE STERLING is Sold. Why does this Charm Bracelet Really Belong in this Artist Catalog? Because each Sterling Link is Handwrought by the Artist herself. No imported sterling parts! Not many Jewelry Artists create "Hand Made Sterling Chains"...too labor intensive...those wrought chains have always been very Collectible! Bloodstone.
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Stamped MIMI DEE STERLING. This jewelry artist uses sterling as the preferred medium to make this original piece of Jewelry. While the Pendant Stands by itself so does the Choker, as the 12 gems add color to the piece. Red Sponge Coral 15mm , Blue Moonstone 12 X 22mm, and the black Onyx 12mm. 16.5" + 2" X 1". Weighs 2.1 oz or 61 grams.
While this is SOLD, please collect or commission your own original with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials,
L...

Sterling Marked Completely Hand Twisted Rope Neck Piece with Large Jasper Pendant Signed "Handmade Mimi Dee Sterling" in script on back. In hues of grey, lavender, ochre, would look delish on Burgundy Wine, Claret or Plum Red fabric! Although this type of twisting is often done with a drill, Ms. Dee used her two hands going in opposite directions to achieve this rope design. 1.5 Ounces or 43 Grams! Measures 16.5" inside and the Ocean Jasper Pendant is 1.75" across.

COMMISSION - Thank you yet again Susan, wear these in Good Health!
Who wrote, '...they are beautiful...packaging was great...'Cut Shaped Hammered "C" shape Earrings stamped: MIMI DEE HANDMADE STERLING. 8-9mm Faceted Sea Green Aquamarine threaded through each and suspend on earhooks handshaped by Mimi herself for a total of 1 3/4" X 1/2".

Sold, yet similar can be custom ordered. Look even the collector saw a spaceman here! Look around and compare, this is All Sterling Silver, not just tiny bead accents! Large Signed Studio Sculptural Necklace Pendent Bib Pectoral created by and signed Mimi Dee Sterling is all silver and more than an Ounce of it! ALL IMAGES DESIGN CONTENT CONCEPT TEXT OWNED BY MIMI DEE.

Necklace: Tri-Pod tri-lobal 14K gold fill hand hammered pendant by and signed: Handmade & Mimi Dee. Only one! Made in a USA studio with 3 caged iridescent purple ish, green ish, brown ish real stick pearls, and an Amethyst in the center, (all real, never faux here!).
Fancy paper clip 14k gf chain cut 18" ending in handmade same metal "S" hooks.
Tri-lobal piece is just under 2.5" X just under 3".
Own the only one!

$11 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or FREE with your USA Ck or USPS M...

SOLD - Not to be duplicated this Hammered 6 station Silver Bracelet stamped by and made by: MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING in a USA Studio for one of this jewelry metalwork atist's special patrons. The 6 cool ocean breezes Aquamarine faceted beads are 8mm. Weighs 1.1 Oz.
Legal: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee

Artist Signed MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING - Only One Studio Fabricated Hammered Forged 17" Choker Necklace Earrings Set w 8 Natural 10mm faceted Amethysts weighing 45 Grams! Serious Jewelry Collectors choose the latter as Signed Studio Jewelry has a better chance of appreciating in value. Please see Extreme Closeups for more info
LEGAL: All Images Design Content Text Concept Solely owned by Mimi Dee.

Antique Galle etched cameo art glass vase acquired pre internet era. Frosted background with salmon - coral - persimmon color lush layered foliate floral Art Nouveau designs wrapped around ending in a wispy leaf above his star and the Galle mark. The five pointer is his widowed wife's "mourning mark" following this master glass maker's 1904 death. His name can not be mentioned without thinking Art Nouveau era.
Note: The star was discontinued ~1914, therefore when not present, it does Not ...

Although quintessential Art Nouveau styling, couldn't you just see this around today's TV Reign Mary Queen of Scot's neck? Would that this be real gold & sterling! This big bold, so today, necklace & earring set shows high karat gold and silver antiqued plating on vintage highly ornate Art Nouveau sturdy stations finished with Czech faceted cut glass bead drops in golden and amethyst color.
Earwires test and marked sterling.
End to end the necklace is 18 1/2", ears: 2" and total w...

Pardon the hyperbole, but this is the most original bead laden, non sterling, largest nouveau deco ish necklace this person has ever designed and assembled. Massive! Sometimes one sees a piece of 'hardware', as in this circa 1890 brass Art Nouveau escutcheon with butterfly figural motif, and the creative person knows instantly what to create. Wear this bold original to your next art fund raising event or movie premiere and declare that you support artist created jewelry by wearing this origin...

High American standard 14K gf was used to hand shape the ancient spiral design and bail enhancer hook. The 25X39 mm etched horse carnelian agate bead etched in faraway lands and the USA hand wrought metal yields a 2 3/8" pendant that weighs 11 Grams. The etching is achieved with what appears to be sandblasted and it is highly polished.
Please call for similar custom metal work, which can be done with sterling silver.

Still available:Dragon; Rooster; Snake; Rabbit; Goat; and Ox with l...

24K gp Texture Bookchain Bracelet with 12 Art Nouveau to Art Deco Glass and Brass Buttons makes this a One of a Kind Unsigned Bracelet by American Art to Wear Jewelry Maker. Me! 7 3/4" long. This book chain is very limited; maybe for a few more bracelets. Never two alike, never!

New set with vintage glass; Bracelet collectors take note. Since before the Art Deco era Egyptian revival motif jewelry has been popular. Now one finds this new contempo bronze antique finish lever back earring and charm bracelet set laden with 14 Egyptian "King Tut" motif charms; some with vintage Czech molded poured art glass scarabs, glyphs, lockets, cats, an opening pyramid, an en tremblant cobra and a mummy that pops out of a sarcophagus, to name a few! Lush Lapis blue, red, green art g...

This Mimi Dee original design pendant necklace was designed and made especially for the Reading Art Association as a fund raising gift. Just in time for the 60 year anniversary celebration of artists' fine art exhibits and shows.

3 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Mixed metals which include copper wiring
Components:
* 1 x 3/4" resin "druzzy" - a very realistic resin with lots of blue, purple, coppery "sparkles!
*8mm vintage faceted black glass bead
* 1" x 7/16" genuine Ocean Jasper...

Frame Your face and elongate your neck with this pair of original earrings designed and assembled in a USA studiuo, using 14K gold fill*, 10mm faceted tinted kiwi green fashion color (real, never faux here!) cultured pearls, 6mm amethyst & multi color aurora borealis, then finished with glorious Swarovski crystal to suspend at 4" including the handwrought earwires. bo. No duplicates and restoration service available if needed.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or FREE with your USA Ck or USPS M...

Here is an opportunity to wear a distinctive bold mineral multi zoned stone and semi precious gems around your neck. Select from either 30mm bold fluorite kinetic signed sterling silver pendants. Also known as blue john and fluorspar. Two original pendants, each priced separately.

(A) Bold dangle pendant of fluorite bead with interesting sand, purple and aqua bluish green zoned bands paired with a bronze pearl and green aventurine bead to weigh 35 grams. North to South 3"X7/8" which incl...

What a find! Four pieces of vintage antique japanned Victorian mourning French jet or English Vauxhall black glass jewelry pins and one pair of earrings dating from 1860 to 1920. All brooches are japanned back, each have C catches. 59 each as follows:

(A) Sharply faceted SB 12K GF Circa 1920 Victorian revival earrings;
(B) 2 1/4". The oldest super shiny "French Jet" or English Vauxhall riveted -70 rivets. Tube hinge curly catch with extended pin stem brooch;
(C) 1 5/8". Beaut...

60% to be donated to Fisher House or Wounded Warrior charitable organizations.
The perfect gift for the wife, mother, girlfriend, sister or daughter of a veteran. Each cross collectible appealing to girly girls who love charm bracelets, veteran, militaria, vintage button collectors or Fisher House Foundation - Wounded Warrior supporters. Two signed 24K gold plated brass chain charm bracelets: choose either from:

(A) blue / green gemstones, pearls, turquoise, hand hammered copper charms...

Swept up hair and these 4.5" original earrings will elongate your neck to make a Sassy Swan Swoon and turn green with envy. bo The duster length earrings were designed and assembled here in an American studio using 14K gold fill* chain, 6 6mm AB Austrian Swarovski crystals, 4 6.5mm faceted pink lavender fashion tinted real cultured pearls (NO faux here ever!) with lots of nacre on hand wrought earhooks of same.

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