Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry (427)

SOLD. Vintage very ala William Spratling this hand tooled Mexican Silver Owl Pin Brooch with Amethyst Cab Eyes stamped: MEXICO SILVER, yet could well test higher and by one of his contemporary Taxco silversmiths no doubt and what detail. Old circa 1935 pin stem, spring hinge and safety catch. 2 3/8". Very nice vintage condition. Always FREE USA Mail/Ins with USA CK/MO. All Qs answered Here in lieu of email reply. REPLY: 19 grams on postal scale, please see all pictures for full details...

Sold. Similar can be custom ordered, select gems & color pearls. Solid 14K Gold Aquamarine Earrings. Made in USA, no mass produced 'designer', why settle for less? Real semi precious 9.5 mm aquamarine gems. Never faux here! Image Design Content Concept Owned by MIMI DEE

Sold. c 1950 Felch & Co. Parent Company of Danecraft: 2 piece Rose Motif small Brooch and Earring set. All 3 roses are 7/8" in diameter. The Earrings which have more patina are just marked sterling, whereas the pin is marked Sterling CFo. Very Nice Condition, no damage, no repairs.
Sold, no price, no info available

SOLD. New 18K Gold earhooks and Antique Vintage Early 20th Century Brilliant Red Shiny 18 mm Faceted Cherry Red Beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone amber test were used to assemble this pair. They suspend 1 7/8" and are light as a feather as they should be. SOLD. For similar work please visit www.mimideeartwear.com

ON HOLD. Vintage modernist unsigned, tested sterling silver hammered forged necklace with odd size links & 3 light blue ceramic beads on 3 hammered paddle drops. Does this not have a vague ish Fannie Hillsmith ish look to it? Nearby NH is lucky to have had a modernist artist such as Fannie Hillsmith living there. The Free earrings have same ceramic beads and appear to have been made using fancy sterling clips marked: "Ster. Pat. 1967965" representing the years 1934 to 1935...

SOLD, no price, no info. C 1950. Maybe a modernist silversmith hand made this 25" sterling silver chain, stamped the J hook: EL or EI then added a 2 1/2 bakelite pendant made of a 12mm rust color bead and a 1 1/4 dark hunter green almost black carved 'pineapple' with mixed metals silver & brass accents. SOLD, no price, no info.

SOLD. This has been mailed to Collector. REPLY: Regrets, no international service. Please employ an American buying service to pay with US funds and mail to US address. Described as Jensen esk or even the look of Bernard Hertz. Acquired from the local Boston area Thelma Todd Estate sale of a few years ago. She was born and raised not more than 2 miles from here...

Art Deco 1930 Bangle bracelet - Highly collectable channel set square princess table cut festive ruby red to "rhodolite", depending on the light, French paste 2mm glass stones held between serrated edges.
Marked: 935 Sterling Germany. 3mm wide X 3mm X 2 5/8" across interior.
Beautiful detailed engraving on sides. Each stone was individually cut as seen per highly mag loupe to find square tables where only the teeniest of pin points can be seen.
Very round...

Sold. Ring reminding one of Doris Cliff or that of Bernard Instone whose use of applied leaves was prominent in his metal work. Applied face foliate motifs and an ecru clay bead with Egyptian symbols front and back as the 'stone'. Note the split double shank construction. Lots of character! Approx size 7.25 Unsigned Unmarked as many Arts Crafts pieces, yet tests at least 90%. Super vintage condition with the appropriate softening of the applied silver work and tanning of bead, for age...

SOLD. Antique Genuine Butterscotch Yellow Amber Beads. Please visit www.mimideeartwear.com to collect other vintage, amber, or new signed studio silver jewelry and do so with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials. This necklace is SOLD, no price no info please.

Bracelet Stamped CZECHO then SLO below that on one of the Arts Crafts look hammered Sterling Silver PLATED stations, 4 15mm bezel set Green Peking Glass Cabs with a same period old clasp marked STER, that being undoubtedly a replacement and the ONLY part that is indeed sterling. Cabs are in very nice condition with one having a tiny pink and another a dark area where some other color glass cane must have been mixed when these old stones were poured. 7 1/2" x 3/8"

SOLD. C. 1920, SIZE: 1 1/2" flower (smaller version of book piece), CONDITION: intact, no damage or repairs, very slight bend to pin stem, NOTE: applied stemens, back shows that it is hand hammered. Signed & marked sterling. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO

SOLD, no price, no info. Vintage mid 20th brass pin. If Ms. Saphiret and Mr. Jelly Opal, old Dragon's Breath himself, were to "meet", their lovechild would look like this fab art glass! The "Saphiret" color change hues dancing within are tan to aqua without the "vortex" that the other displays, yet the upper part of these domes have some of the "fire" Dragon's Breath properties. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Vintage Early Rounds Earthenware Ceramic Satsuma Earring Pair Hand Painted Blue Peach Green Iris & Stems against mellow beige crazed background @ 7/8" or 23 mm across. Earwires appear to be gold filled. Very nice intact condition with tiny 1mm area of faded gold paint on edge. What a buy and Free USA mail even! SOLD

SOLD, no price, no info please. 160 grams of precious metal! Vintage mid century expertly chased, engraved sombrero hat dish by well known Mexican, well listed silversmiths and signed with the maker's mark: L. Maciel; Made in Mexico; Sterling 0.925. Sanborns was the other well known maker of same. Look for the eagle and snake motifs. This is just under 6"X2&3/4" and weighs 5.6 Ounces of sterling or 160 grams on a postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info...

C 1910 Signed Hammered Handwrought German Silver Sash Pin Brooch Ornament with Large Simulated Coral Art Glass Stone Cabochon and "C Catch". Back has "applied" disc marked "Hand Wrought" with an "Arm & Hammer" and conjoined "JHP". Very Good Condition, no damage or repairs. 2 1/4" X 1 1/2" wide. Collect and Purchase with Confidence, satisfaction is guaranteed. Layaway Available.

SOLD 05. Stamped O B for Ostby & Barton? Ostby, born in Norway, established his firm in RI and lost his life aboard the Titanic. The bezel set 10 mm milky Opal shows a deep bright red flash at center, yet the surface is a bit dull, thus the low, low price. Beautiful tested 10K gold setting @ size 5.75. SOLD NO PRICE, NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE.

20% of this was mailed to Katrina Survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. Just as Matilde Poulat used Turquoise Coral & Amethyst so is this 4.2 Oz Bold Medallion Necklace stamped: "TS-39" (a listed silversmith) and HECHO EN MEXICO 925, possibly by her nephew Ricardo Salas...

SOLD, no price, no info available. Circa 1940 Fred Davis Design Pre Assay Substantial Big Bold Bracelet marked: MEXICO SILVER with a Pheasant Bird Mark. This resembles a well known modernist Art Deco looking Fred Davis bracelet. Weighs just under 3 Ounces or 83 Grams (heavier than #132649 in this catalog) of bright red testing silver! May be higher. When the hidden hook is engaged it measures 7 3/8" inside X 1 3/16" wide X 1/4 - 1/2" Thick! Very nice pre owned condition. SOLD, no price, n...

Ethnographic Motif Brown Face Blue Enamel Headdress Pin Pendant Brooch Stamped Sterling Mexico, a conjoined JP for Jean Puiforcat or most likely JF for Jose F and assay #3? More than 3" and 'wearing' articulated earrings. Super cross collectible acquired for and by a long time client of Mimi Dee Artwear - Vintage Jewelry. Sold - info, price Not available

SOLD, thank you! Light as a feather and light travels through these Vintage Brilliant Antique red faceted beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone test, ranging 8 to 9 mm and contemporary 18K Fine Gold Closure. For another similar piece, please visit www.mimideeartwear.com then search: #467225

Acquired along with other c 1900 Folk like Tribal Necklaces this Round Cut Disc & strip Horn Bone knotted with original 'organic smelling' when burned, intact twine, sinew or other old materials w possibly natural faded dyes. Approx 24", 1" cross cuts & graduating 3/4 to 2 1/4" strips. Plenty of shiny patina indicating many decades of age!
Sold - no price, no info available

Collector wrote, 'Received the Edelweiss Pendant. It was exactly as described and I am very happy with it.' A Visitor wrote: 'edelweiss that grows in the Austrian alps', thank you for the info! Stamped 835 on bail. 1 1/8" across including the lacy wirework attached around it. Wonderful vintage condition.

While this one is sold, please proceed to image #s 4, 5 & 6 to view an available 1 5/8" brooch signed: KIB & 900. In 1907 Emperor Franz Joseph I proclaimed this now protected fuzzy whi...

Interesting Curved 14K Rolled Gold around a Large Carnelian made by and signed: MIMI DEE in her USA Studio. Weighs .8 Ounce of 14K Rolled Gold (costs more than sterling silver to make) and it suspends at just under 3" X 1 1/4". All work is guaranteed. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified testimonials, then view all extreme close up images for more info, as all Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.

Sold. Gold Gilt on brass c 1870 Victorian to Art Nouveau to Edwardian era Pin Brooch w three bi color 13mm matte Saphiret Art Glass cabs, highly valued and the rage in Victorian & Art Nouveau jewelry, that turn from a tan light brick to turquoise aqua. It has a 19th century tube hinge and a curly "C" closure with extended pin stem. Just over 1 1/2" and substantial weight. This is Sold. No other info or price is available

SOLD, price info Not available. Quality Well Made Damascene Bracelet Marked: AMITA JAPAN with Mix Metal Multi Gold Silver Figural Motifs of Mountains, water, boat, Pagoda, Cranes, birds, Bamboo, flowers, Bridge and more. Even the back of links are Engraved with Dragonfly, trees, etc. Very Fine preowned condition at 6 3/8" inside X 3/4" wide with very secure push box clasp and chain. SOLD. No price, no info available

Sold, no price no info. Estate costume jewelry find. Art Deco very theatrical hard to find festoon brass necklace with 3 turquoise color pierced pressed glass set in drops that have filigree brass round beads. From a local estate of a collector who collected theatrical looking necklaces when this became available some 15 years ago. Looking at this, one can just imagine seeing it in some silent movie... Sold, no price, no info available

SOLD, no price, no info available. Desirable Delightful Carved Ivory Hibiscus Flower Pin Brooch signed "Ming's Ivory" in back. From the famous, now closed, store in Hawaii. 2 1/4" north to south and 1 3/4" wide. In super condition with safety clasp.
Sold, no price, no info available

SOLD. Very Well Made Substantial Mexican Choker Necklace marked: "D'Molina" "Mex 925" and the "TM" for Taxco and first initial of Silversmith. Aztec Motif. Heavy at 2.2 Ounces or 63 Grams on a Postal Scale in very good condition. 16.5" long X .5" at widest and 1/8" thick. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Beautifully faceted 8 mm Rich Red Cherry Amber Beads Strand 25 1/2" necklace with old time push in barrel lock sterling silver clasp unmarked (older) yet tested so. Just beautiful! While these are Sold,you the collector will find another fabulous Amber Strand by going to www.mimideeartwear.com and search for 572770.

Sold. Vintage Signed "Danecraft Sterling" Bangle with a rope, garland of Flowers cut on the diagonal all the way around. 7 7/8" inside, 2 3/8" across, 1/4" wide in very nice vintage condition.
Sold, no price, no info available

SOLD, no price, no info available. 20% was donated to Katrina survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Sterling Bracelet with 9 Undrilled 15 mm orbs make this a stunning bracelet with a filigree clasp stamped: STERLING and an Initial after. It will indeed require your man servant to assist in putting it on! Measures about 7.5" inside when the the filigree clasp is engaged. 48 Grams. Super condition! Must see scan. SOLD, No price no other info ...

Kachina Doll maker's & Sterling marks probably of the rarely seen Maisel's mark. Delish dragon's breath flashes of pink, blue, red, amber Mexican jelly opal glass 'Dragon's Breath' poured art glass 10 mm bezel set cabochons to look like opals or butterfly wing. 15 1/2" long X 1/2" wide. In super vintage unpolished condition. Sold, no price, no info.

This pair of Filigree Drop Rectangle Camphor Glass on sterling silver earhooks are sold. Brilliant lively rhinestones rivet the 10 X 15 etched glss to the non ster frame. They suspend 1 5/8". No further info or price available on this pair.

SOLD 2013. Apatite & high nacre white cultured pearls against a lady's face is a must. All real, never faux here! This only one pair was designed & assembled in a USA studio using 22K Gold Vermeil on sterling silver, deep ocean blue 4 mm Apatite & 11-12 mm high nacre faceted cultured white pearls, suspending at 1 1/2" Always guaranteed.
SOLD! for similar, please search mimideeartwear.com and search: earrings not vintage.

This signed studio metalwork jewelry artist who also paints oils ...

Sold. Watson Spoons everywhere, but where is the jewelry? Butterfly Jewelry Collectors Diminutive Delish "C" catch pin with Rose Tan Ceramic or enamel application stamped: BRONZE on the pin stem, STERLING and the 3 marks for the Watson Company. Still shows some GOLD GILT finish. Tiny @ a wing span of 1 3/8" and beautiful condition! Sold, no price, no info

Simple but Elegant 12 Multi Hue Nacre Brown Beige Pearls Choker signed MIMI DEE with Earrings in 14K rolled gold Fancy Paper Clip Chain measuring 16". Each Naturally Formed Pearl has hand cut facets and is 7mm. Incredible with this Season's Browns. Scanner does no justice to the multitude of colors dancing off the nacre.
See Scans and Please Call similar custom work.

Eye Catching Chatelaine Clips Sweater Guards marked initials in back: Conjoined 'J F in U' inside a circle stamped: "Taxco Sterling" and something else. Wonderful Chased Long Horn Ram with body of a Dragon ending in a forked tail. The background resembles niello. These look chic clipped on to each collar point of a button up shirt! Each firm toothed clip is 1 5/8" X 1" with a 6" chain. Just under an ounce at .8 Oz or 24 Grams. Unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info

SOLD. Cat Cross Collectible for collectors of hand made signed sterling silver jewelry work of art by Bob Stringer. This massive heavy 101 gram cuff bracelet signed and numbered in script by Southwestern jewelry maker: Stringer #028 and the year 2000 all in script. 3.5 ounces of tested precious metal and 5 dark rich purple Amethyst stones set amidst more than 40 applied lost wax mold cat, flower, leaf elements! This price is much, much less than what it originally sold for. SOLD, no price, ...

SOLD. This silver tone necklace has an Arts Crafts to machine age look. The book chain or bookchain necklace ends in a slotted pendant with a coral pink Peking art glass cabochon made to resemble Chinese jade or coral. It has an original old early spring ring closure. Although not sterling, the non glossy chrome like surface moves it more into the machine age style?
These are very collectible simulated cabochons.

SOLD - on behalf of my clients, no price nor additional information is ...

Older Wider Silver Cuff marked "Hecho en Mexico" & "Talleres de los Ballesteros Taxco" around their distinctive "B" mark. The Hecho en Mexico is around the "925". There are some initials after the word Taxco "I G...". Just over 1 3/4" wide (4 tier style) and weighs 1 oz or 28 grams on postal scale. 6.5" inside includes the 1" flexible opening for the Small Wrist who wants to Wear a Big Bracelet! Very nice pre-owned condition with lots of nice dark patina under applied rope and granulation d...

Extra Vintage and some would say much like the work of Doris Cliff, yet others have said more like Oakes or Hale? The last two, after all were medalists winners at Boston's Society of Arts & Crafts established in 1887.
Then there are those who would say that the use of those leaves is all Bernard Instone who also used the split shank construction. Note the applied leaf at upper right that can also be found on other rings found and acquired here: # 287743; 352251; 346567. To continue your...

This item has been Sold. c 1900 Hammered Arts Crafts Pin Brooch Stamped "Frost" in upside down pyramid for George Frost Arts & Crafts Studio of Dayton, Ohio. 2" X 7/16" with lots of patina commonly found in these pieces and perhaps hints of gold finish on brass. Very nice unpolished condition with just a slight wave to pin stem.
This item has been happily collected - price nor other info is available

SOLD - SOLD c 1910 Interesting hand made sterling ring with hand applied silver and 4 late Victorian color reddish Gold chased leaves, simply marked sterling. Some would say that those leaf motives look much like the ones Bernard Instone favored. The 23 x 13mm bezel set amethyst glass has a wonderful frosted satin table, while the back has soft facets and mold lines.
To remind the visitor that the Newbury Street Boston Society of Arts & Crafts was established in 1887, fostering many silve...

SOLD. Similar to book piece. 1890 Maker's Mark "M" or "W" Jewel Encrusted neo Renaissance Archaeological Revival Austro Hungarian Necklace Pendant gold wash gilt on silver, Rubies, Green Beryls, FW Pearls, Chrysoprase, 53 gems for a weight of 2.8 oz or 81 Grams! Is the "W" for Weise? Intricate openwork as if made for royalty w an ancient look and as if found in a pirate's treasure casket. 24" of chain made up of 9 ivory white 5X8mm pearls held in place w a bezel and a floral rivet, 12 6mm...

SOLD 08, no price, no info. Bracelet resembling Modernists Maine's Clifford Russell, H.Fred Skaggs or even the work of Arthur King, but with various copyright and makers marks, in the use of multi color quartz crystal or glass and caged in handwrought sterling silver. For the smaller frame fitting comfortably and measuring 6 1/4 inside with hand made J hook engaged. 43 grams or 1 1/2 Ounces. Pink, mint Green & light smokey colors for year round wear. Sold, no price, no info.

Jewelry Collectors! Only One signed MIMI DEE and made by her w 14K rolled gold & Multi iridescent Green Brown Paprika w Plum Hues Stick Real Pearls & a removable Pendant made w same metal, Plum Brown Pearl & Swarovski Crystals. 15 3/4" as a choker or shorten to wear as a Dog Collar. Yet will be glad to add a few jumprings Free of charge and Restoration Service is Always available for you. Must see scans.
Image Design Content Concept Text owned by Mimi Dee.

Striking strand of slight color change from red to hints of cognac color -depending on light source - faceted amber beads necklace for a total of 55 grams ending in an original barrel twist end hidden closure.
Crazing semi circular drill marks. See images 2 and 3.
55 grams - 31" end to end on double string for a total of 71 beads including twist hidden closure ends.
Largest bead: 27mm graduates to 7mm. Hand carved and faceted.
Two bead barrel hidden closure intact and perfect work...

SOLD. Very Vintage Antique 34", more than twice the length seen elsewhere, antique Stunning Shining Super Rich Red Necklace of 65 faceted graduated beads with a whopping 30mm (1 1/4") as the middle graduating to end in faceted 10mm barrel clasp beads all in red cognac hues! Original threading! Blinding, blazing light traveling through and light as a feather as it should be. Super fine! SOLD - no price, no info.

These dangle earrings were made by combining Vintage, 800 Silver Flower Stations (all other is sterling) with Beautiful 10 & 5mm Faceted Amethyst and Hand Shaped .925 Shepherd's Hooks.
Sold, thank you!

Modernist Fish Skeleton Pendant w Dangling Head Marked: "Sterling Mexico" "CV" for Carsi of Taxco and #200, one of his assay numbers. Hangs 3.5" X 1.5 wide and weighs 1/2 Ounce of 925 Silver. Very good condition with the few usual soft lines old sterling gets. SOLD, no price, no info

A Kitty's face only a Mama Cat could love! Naive engraved face Mod Silver Cat marked in back: "Coro Mex Silver". Hector Aguilar made jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950, less than 10 years after having worked at Spratling's Taller de las Delicias. Nice haft at .8 Oz or 23 Grams! 3" x 1.5". Heavy cast piece with normal lines that 50 year old silver gets. Except for the malachite stone at tail tip's end, it is in very nice condition.
See Scans, Pix and please call or write for more info.

Best of both worlds, Garnets in Green and Red with 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil pre fab components make this pair of drop earrings the only one! Designed and made in USA with gems from other lands. 2 1/2". Please see all pix for dimensions & closeups as all other Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. Similar custom order in other gem combinations available in sterling, vermeil, all 14K or 18K Gold. Please call/leave name & number for info & reply.

SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
See Closeups for Maker's Mark and...Sold, no price, no info

Well handcrafted knuckle to knuckle power finger bezel set 2 1/4" golden picture jasper ring signed in script: Sterling & JG. Scenic jasper reminding one of Owyhee Rocky Butte or Cripple Creek in origin. The lovely landscape scene shows a soft green tree horizon, behind that ochre color trees and the foreground rocky beds. Weighs a nice 25 grams or .8 ounce and is presently sized at ~8 yet could easily be resized. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Sold, no price, no info. Pictures do no justice! Arts Crafts Silver (at least 90%) ring with Pentagon shape Dendrite Agate Bezel Set Stone and applied chased leaves at shoulder of the piece. Held up to the light it is beautiful and you can see rutils! Presently size 5.5, yet your jeweler could resize for you. 3/4" across and in wonderful condition! Sold, no price, no info.

Sold. Similar can be custom made using various semi precious, precious gems. Thank you for giving Made in America gifts this season.

Interesting Quartzite with red rutiles resulting form the Fe in the Indigo Blue Kyanite that was employed to create, in a USA studio, this unique pair of 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil earrings to which was added real (never faux here!) pink red faceted 3-4mm Sapphires and seed baroque pearls. Always guaranteed. They suspend 1 5/8". Please see extreme...

Sold! Thank You Again Barbara, wear this in Good Health on your next journey. Who said, 'This needs to go home with me...but on a never, never plan.'

Now they tell me 9 years after it is sold that this is an unsigned Miriam Haskell! Sigh...
Mesh Brass Bib Choker Necklace w 9 Bead Drops of ca 1900 Dragon Ojime, Cherry Amber, Cinnabar, Himalayan Silver Coral, Czech Amphora Art Glass, Bronze Inlay, Bejing, Japanese, Turquoise and more. As if someone traveled the world in the 1920's c...

Sold. Blackamoor Brooch, Carved Ivory Bust Profile of a Proud African Woman with Headdress, Earrings and Necklace. 2.25" Long X 1.5" Wide with "C" closure. Very Nice Condition. Please See Closeups.
Sold, no price, no info

SOLD. C 1950 Leaf Pin with applied granulation by Isidro Garcia Pina from Taxco, signed in script "Maricela 925 Tasco" as seen in the book "Mexican Silver" page 160. Very good condition 2 5/8" X 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info