Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (132)

A simple and elegant Victorian brass photo pin c1890. This 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" pin features a twist border and an inset photograph of two attractive young men with a celluloid window; it is retained by a metal backing plate with folded tabs. This pin has a c-clasp and it is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, losses, corrosion, repairs or damage. Shipping is $5 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A flashy, high quality signed MADE IN AUSTRIA 2-1/4" across rhinestone pin c1950s-60s. The claw-set stones are in purple and pale purple/blue in varying sized and cuts and all reflect the light brilliantly; it has a safety catch and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.30 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $95 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal.

A vintage 1950s rhinestone butterfly brooch with light and dark blue flashy claw-set rhinestones. This unsigned rhodium plated 2 x 1-3/4" pin has a safety clasp, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

An unusual late Victorian period hand carved 1-5/16" x 1-1/8" shell cameo depicting a branch with flowers. The detail is well-done and this unset cameo is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some smoothing of the design from age. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $8.95 (other spots may vary)- insured is higher. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

An attractive mid-Victorian mourning brooch c1860-80. It is a pressed horn with a dark resinous/lacquer finish to resemble jet or bog oak (which was a semi-petrified and preserved wood from the marshy bogs of Ireland, less common even in the 19th century, so also imitated). This 1-5/8" x 1" pin features a high relief flower spray; it has the original brass c-clasp. This piece of mourning jewelry is in excellent original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs except a small edge flake. The brass c-clasp loop is a bit out of whack but is easily straightened. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Uninsured surface shipping starts at $6.70 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insurance is included. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A French carved galalith necklace from the 1930s in green and white - NOS. this new pld stock (NOS) French 16" necklace has hand-carved graduated green coated galalith beads. The beads are carved through the green coating, which was done by dipping the beads, then carving them showing the white galalith beneath, and the beads range from 3/16" to 11/16" across. This necklace has a green dipped galalith barrel clasp, and it retains the original store order tag, which has a printed MADE IN FRANCE on the one side, and #700 stock number and $12.00/doz. written on it in pen on the other side. This unused necklace is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the carving, which has to be hand or machine done on galalith, has some minor irregularities. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A genuine Art Deco 1920s long strand of faceted white crystsal and black French jet 1/2" wide beads strung on cord. This unsigned true flapper necklace measures 52" long and it is in excellent condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor edge chipping and abrasions to some of the crudely fashioned beads. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A modern design German pair of gold plated clip-on drop earrings c1960-70. These 2-1/4" x 1/2" earrings are stamped GERMANY, and they are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we do not accept PayPal.

A vintage Art Deco gold filled book shaped opening photo locket on chain c1930. The 1" x 7/8" locket is unsigned and it opens to reveal a double sided photo display with two retaining bezels and a couple of instant ancestors. The 15-3/4" chain has a replaced silver plated snapover clasp, and this necklace is in otherwise excellent vintage condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some bending on one bezel and some outward denting on the sides of the locket (minor). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.35 (other spots may vary, tracked is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A vintage c1900-10 gold filled 1-1/4 x 1" photo locket with an applied enamelled crest of the Independent Order of Foresters. This locket has a satin finish, both retaining bezels (stamped PREMIER), backings and celluloid windows and an applied enamelled crest with enamel in orange, blue and white with the symbolic pictograms and I.O.F L.B.C letters. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some losses to the orange enamel and craze-like lines on the rest of the enamel panels. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A late Victorian 48" fine link gold filled watch chain with a swivel and an unmarked 3/8" slide with seed pearl which tests as 12k gold (12k gold was produced in the UK until 1932). The swivel is stamped J LYNN & CO, and this c1890-1900 chain is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.85 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. Expresspost-air post and Fedex are available for faster shipping options - please email with your zip code or postal code for the rates. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A c1930 Victorian Revival gilt brass 15-3/4" unsigned necklace, consisting of four gilt twist braided rope swags and a fine mesh collar with embossed brass mounts. It has a slide catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the gilding on the mounts and clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

A nice Art Deco gold plated 7-1/8" bracelet c1930s. This bracelet features double textured flat links, a clip-style catch and claw-set thick 3/4" x 1/2" oval cabochons in black and clear glass. It is unsigned, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card; items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

An elegant vintage 18" gold plated chain link necklace with facetted purple crystal links c1920. This unsigned necklace has a spring-ring catch, and it is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some small edge chips to two of the 7/16" wide crystal beads. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $6.95 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A nice mid-Victorian early thermoplastic or vulcanite cameo brooch c1860-70. Made of the same medium brown thermoplastic used in the era for items such as photograph cases (and sometimes mis-described as gutta percha, and also known by the trade name of Vulcanite), this 1-7/8" x 1-1/2" brooch has fine detail, and it depicts a cameo of very high definition (she sits a full 3/8" above the surface platform). She is a classical period Greek beauty with her eyes closed and a look of rapture on her face - she looks like Penelope from the classic Greek epic myth. The platform surface is surrounded by a twisted rope border. It has a replaced pin with a safety catch, and this lovely pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, staining, corrosion, repairs or damage other than the pin replacement. Surface shipping tarts at $6.20 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $95 if paid with a credit card. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.

A finely hand-carved rootbeer and cream coloured celluloid bangle c1930s-40s. This 7/16" wide bracelet measures 2-7/16" across the interior and 3/8" thick. It has deep floral carving, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A nicely carved late Victorian 1-1/2 x 1-3/8" ivory pendant in the form of a rose. This unsigned pendant is in very good original condition with no cracks, damage or repairs other than the loss of the tips of two petals. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. is $5 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card; items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.

An attractive vintage hand engraved 1-3/8 x 1" gold filled photo locket mounted on a contemporary bow style pin. The locket is decorated on the front and it has an engraved border on the rear; it has two retaining bezels and a couple of instant relatives on the inside. The 1-5/8" wide bow pin has a safety clasp and it is stamped GOLD FILLED J.S-C. This vintage c1920s-30s pin is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few short scrapes on the back. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.