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Painted Wood Leaves & Berries Bauble Brooch |
"The hills are alive, with the sound of cute jewelry…" This darling berry brooch has a real Swiss
Miss/Hansel and
Gretel thing going on. Quaint all the way, large, orange, round wooden beads are suspended from green leather cord wrapped around a sweet pair of carved and green painted wooden leaves. A tiny white celluloid flower sits atop the right leaf, basking in the cuteness of this piece. Circa 1925. Each berry bead measures 1 1/2 cm while the leaf span measures 3". Closure is a C-clasp with safety.
Item# 5110
$90
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Deeply Carved Art Deco Chocolate Floral Bakelite Clamper Bangle |
This fantastic carved bakelite clamper,
circa 1935, is SCRUMPTIOUS! You could just eat it with a spoon! Three beautifully carved roses decorate the top of the bracelet while the bottom portion is deliciously smooth and rounded for optimum fashion AND comfort. Now it's your chance to wear this
beautiful bouquet like a corsage around your wrist (as it might have been worn
60 years ago) --perfect for a sophisticated, dressy occasion...and in the purrrfect shade of luscious chocolate brown. Pair it with a soft pink, mint green or baby blue for modern and lovely contrast, or contrast it with yellows, greens or reds for a more vintage look. Meticulously carved, this measures a fabulous 15/16" wide with carvings 1/2" thick in the body of the roses, while the rest of the bracelet measures 1/8" thick. The inside diameter of the oval measures 2 1/4" by 1 3/4" and it will open 2 1/4" without strain. This guy only gets prettier (and more valuable) with age.
Item# 1134
$460 |
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Gorgeous ca. 1915 Deeply Carved Fuchsia Celluloid Bangle Bracelet |
This is the cream of the crop of carved and pierced celluloid bangle jewelry. Nearly 1" wide, this bangle POPS with the hippest of colors. Bright fuchsia and melon mums explode like 4th of July fireworks in the black of night. Little clusters of daisies in a matching color scheme with sweet yellow centers and green leaves provide striking foliage to surround these highly detailed mums. Notice how the light peeps through the stunning
pierce work in the carvings. Circa 1915, this piece is truly outstanding and will soon become one of your favorites. Inside diameter measures 2 7/8" around while the wall of the bangle measure 7/8" wide. The thickest part of the bracelet (around the mums) measures 3/8" thick. Gorgeous.
Item# 1144
$365 - SOLD |
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Pink & Blue Jeweled Celluloid Cottage Bangle with Roses
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Feminine grace is coupled with Art Deco Chic in this delightful and ever-so-dainty celluloid bangle. Applied mottled pink and blue geometric celluloid roses are placed
equi-distance apart in four places around this translucent, goldwashed celluloid bracelet. Set into it are parallel rows of brilliant blue stones alternating with single sparkling pink ones. Pretty linear, parallel carvings are subtly etched into the surface and give this bangle an organic texture that compliments the roses quite nicely. Meanwhile, blue splashes of paint resembling leaves around these roses give it a "day
pick nicking at the country-cottage" kind of feeling. Lovely. Diameter is 2 1/2" and the wall of the bracelet is 3/8"
Item# 1145
$210 - SOLD |
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Set of Faux Ivory Celluloid Hinged Bangle & Screw-back Earrings with
Stones-new with tags! |
This demi is OUTSTANDING! It is pristine, striking, loaded with intricately carved flowers and organic designs accented by sparkling rhinestones. The hinged clamper bracelet is 100% carved all the way around. Each arm mimics each other in design and has a large, flowing center flower surrounded by smaller flowers and fluid designs. The detailing on this set is absolutely superb.
Circa 1910, this bracelet has it's original sticker price tag on the inside which reads "1.98 p.t."
we just love it! The earrings repeat the center flower design and have metal screw-backs with openings that measure about 1/4". They are 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/8" wide. The bracelet measures 1" high and is more of an oval shape so it will ever-so-nicely stay in place on the wrist with a diameter that measures 2 1/4" by 2". When extending the hinge, the bracelet opening will get as wide as 3".
Item# 1118
$160 - SOLD |
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Blue and Soft Pink Carved Celluloid Bangle Bracelet |
Gorgeous, intricate carved flowers burst in a soft pink, blue, and ivory bouquet on this circa 1920 celluloid bangle bracelet. Roses bloom atop a bed of leaves and are surrounded by multi-colored daisies in a pattern all around this bangle. Oddly, in only one place along this pattern there is some different looking foliage and clusters of tiny blue berries, giving a superb uniqueness to this particular bracelet. The inside diameter measures 2 1/2" and the wall measures 1/2"
thick. Item# 1164
$195 |
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White Celluloid Clamper Bracelet |
Gorgeous deeply carved orchids are the theme of this white celluloid clamper bracelet. Fabulous tropical design on this celluloid makes it perfect for that annual summer luau or casual maritime beach wear. Honeymooning in Hawaii? This is the perfect nostalgic gift to give to your own hula honey. Romantic carvings of orchid flowers with foliage will make your trip unforgettable...give the gift that keeps on giving. Diameter measures 2 1/4" wide. Wall measures 1" high.
Item# 1117
$180
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Pair of Art Deco Glitter Celluloid Pins with Citrine Stones |
Geometric lines and a fabulous color combination make this pair something special. Think fall, think leaves changing colors, think cinnamon and spices wafting from the oven as the smells of
home cooked love permeate the crisp and clean air. And then think of how good you'll look with these pinned onto your favorite
just-starting-to-get-cool-weather jacket or lapel. Circa 1925. Don't adjust your monitors folks...that little bit of bluish-green on the pin on the right is some unfortunate damage...but I wouldn't dream of splitting up this duo. Each pin measures just under 2 1/2" long and they both close with an old C-clasp.
Item# 1121
$85 - SOLD |
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Celluloid Autumn Leaf Necklace |
Pretty celluloid autumn leaf necklace done in various shades of
marbled fall colors. Warm orange, cozy green, toasty red and cuddly yellow, lightly carved, veiny leaves are spaced three links apart on this hot chocolate colored celluloid chain. Curl up by the fire or play in a pile of leaves with this delightfully seasonal and whimsical circa 1920's super cool necklace. Measures 16" long and closes with a brass hook. Each of the nine leaves measures 1 1/4" long by 1" wide.
Item# 1104
$135
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Trumpet Flowers with Leaves Celluloid Necklace |
Hula Honeys and Barbeque Queens…Summer has arrived…announce it loud and wear it proud with this gorgeous and showy tropical floral necklace. Backed by six big and lush green carved
celluloid leaves, four moveable, peachy trumpet flowers sway in the summer breeze. The color of the celluloid chain on this is a wonderful sort of olive green which contrasts so nicely with the bright, grass green of the leaves and clasp. A wonderful and eccentric piece to add to your collection. Circa
1945. Necklace measures 16" long and the centerpiece measures about 3" square with a dimensional depth of 1".
Item# 1107
$145
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Lacy
Lipstick Red Celluloid Leaf Necklace |
This lipstick red, lacy, celluloid necklace is a beauty!
Small flowers adorn the heart-shaped filigree leaves that gracefully flow around the neck.
The design is influenced by both the art nouveau and art deco movements
and is a nice example of a transitional vintage plastic piece. Circa
1930. What an eye-catcher!
And ever-so-fun to show off. 16" with hook and eye celluloid closure.
Item 1108
$175
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Festive Sea Shell Necklace on Celluloid Link Chain |
Fabulous! This clever
circa 1935 sea shell necklace is strung on a transparent celluloid chain with colorful
florets and fiesta glass bead findings in bold blues, reds, yellows,
greens and oranges. It is superb! Just one look at this necklace has you on the
Hawaiian beach sipping a Mai Tai and watching the surf roll in. A
perfect pairing with you vintage sarong. 17" long with hook and eye celluloid closure.
Item 1106
$175 |
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Art Deco Tropical Carved Celluloid Necklace |
What a beauty! This carved celluloid necklace will transform you into the 1920's. The carvings and colors of greens,
aquas, corals and pinks evoke a tropical feeling. The bright colors are on the carved, 'rosette' beads while the art deco barrel and round spacers are in a pale, light celery green with pinky rose accents. This
beauty measures 16.5" long and has it's original screw barrel clasp.
Item# 1100
$185
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Art Deco Chocolate and White Carved Celluloid Necklace |
This is a fabulous
specimen of art deco, celluloid, carved jewelry with an ethnic flair so
common in 1920's jewelry. The carvings are intricate and deep. The velvety, dark, chocolate brown shell gives way to
a delicate white center in a lovely circular-crescent pattern. The beads are graduated in
size and repeat in pattern. The largest bead measures just over 1/2"
diameter while the smallest beads are 1/8". This necklace measures 16" long and has it's original screw barrel clasp.
Item#1101
$150
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Earth-toned Carved Celluloid Necklace |
There is a tribal element to this
circa 1930 piece. This necklace is done in earthy tones of green, brown and saffron yellow with a carved bead center
reminiscent of mysterious far-off places where khakis, white linen and
hunting King Kong are in vogue. Necklace measures 14" and has original brass
barrel screw clasp. Item# 1103
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Celluloid Palm Tree Pin |
Back to the beach for an endless summer with this little circa 1930's palm tree pin. The colors on this one are just yummy! A luscious chocolate brown on the trunks give way to celery-iced fronds tipped and backed with sea blue-green. Closes with a clear celluloid C-clasp and measures a generous 2 1/2" tall by 1 3/4" wide and is waiting to accompany you to the tropics!
Item# 1110
$75 - SOLD
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Caramel Carved Bakelite Tropical Leaf Earrings |
These carved caramel colored carved bakelite earrings are a tropical delight. Watch them as the orange and pink tropical sunset reflects off the leafy carvings as the warm and fragrant sea-side breeze sweeps your hair back to reveal these fabulous, Tropicana, circa 1945, screw-back earrings. They measure 7/8" round and 1/4" thick with
silver tone hardware. Item# 1136
$90 -SOLD |
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Green Tropical Carved Bakelite Earrings |
A little bit Irish and a lot of tropical goodness gleam from these carved mossy green bakelite earrings. Resembling a three-leafed clover, but oozing with 1940's island-inspired flavor, these little gems can accompany so many different looks for you that they will soon become a fashion staple. They measure 3/4" round by 3/16" thick and have brassy and silvery original screw-back hardware. Yummy!
Item# 1137
$75 |
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Darling Painted Celluloid Bud Vase Brooch |
This is an interesting old piece which you just don't run across very often. Painted gold and green foliage adorns this circa 1900 bud vase pin. Made out of a creamy celluloid, this brooch has a little removable cap with a 1/8" hole for a flower stem to fit in. The body of the pin is a vessel to keep water in. You increase the life of your flower and look good doing it. Measures 2 1/4" tall by1 1/4" wide and has a C-clasp mounted on clear celluloid pin backing.
Item# 1146
$65 |
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Lily of the Valley Carved Coral Celluloid Earrings |
A single lily of the valley is surrounded by a bouquet of daisies and one tiny rose (we think) on each of these coral colored celluloid earrings. Measuring 3/4" round, these detailed earrings have silver-toned screw-back hardware. Circa 1920.
Item# 1162
$60
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White Lacy Celluloid Leaf Pin |
This fabulous circa 1915 celluloid pin is in absolute pristine condition! It simply gleams! There is intricate vein carving and piercing on all three flowing leaves and the flower has two rows of overflowing carved petals with a pierced and carved dome center. Lovely! The pin hardware is quite interesting as it two curved and pointed prongs that are hinged to the back. It is different, but efficient. Measures a fabulous 2 7/8" long by 2 7/8" wide.
Item# 1112
$35 |
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Carved Daisies Multi-Color Celluloid Earrings |
Splashed pink, blue, and very soft yellow daisy clusters are depicted on these circa 1920 celluloid earrings. A plump, round little button of flowers on the top (7/16" round) give way to a larger, dangling, matching piece on the bottom (11/16" round). Have gold-toned screw-back hardware.
Item# 1163
$65 |
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Carved Coral Celluloid Ring
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Wonderful old circa 1920 carved celluloid ring in that fabulous and tropical coral color. In the center of this ring is a multi-dimensional and deeply carved rose with groupings of sweet rose leaves surrounding. Around that are cute little daisies. This darling ring is slightly adjustable, but fits a size 6 1/2-7 quite nicely. The carvings on this measure 1 1/2" tall by 1" wide.
Item# 1113
$70 - SOLD |
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Carved Coral Hibiscus Celluloid Pin with Rhinestones
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This pin is just gorgeous. It features the flowing style of Art Nouveau and is made of a deeply carved and coral colored medallion affixed on a heavy and sound white metal mount, encircling the centerpiece with many shining and sparkling brilliants. The main flower is a hibiscus with a background of small little five pedaled flowers. Cute as cute can be.
Circa 1920. Measures 2" long by 1 1/2" wide.
Item# 1114
$110 - SOLD |
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Carved Coral Celluloid Dress Clips
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This beautiful pair of dress clips are a deeply and intricately carved coral celluloid featuring roses with leaves and daisies. They are simply
delightful and circa 1920. Wear them on your favorite vintage Hawaiian or sun dress for that extra added kick. They are in a paisley shape and measure 1 3/4" tall and 1" wide. Marked "Made in Japan."
Item# 1115
$85 - SOLD |
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German Pressed Glass Floral Necklace with Links of Blue & White Enamel
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Wonderful pressed glass floral scenes are set in an open-backed white metal frame and are linked together by two enameled panels of the same, and quite desirable shade of, periwinkle blue and white. A
scrolling floral design is pierced from a rectangular frame and accented with enamel and give a lovely balance to the glass floral panels they separate. The chain is made up of a repeating pattern of flat rectangular shaped
links connected by linear stamped, small, flat links. The whole effect is
terrifically Art Deco Chic. Casual accessorizing has just been waiting for this one to resurface. Circa 1920's-1930's. Measures 16 1/2" long. Each glass panel link measures 1" long and the enameled links measure 7/8" long. Jump ring is marked "MADE IN GERMANY".
Item# 3119
$275
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Green Floral Pressed Glass Lavaliere with Enameled Accents
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This beautiful duo-toned, circa 1930, lavaliere necklace starts with three green
pressed glass centerpieces, daintily connected by white enameled flowers
and accented with a green enameled foliage design. The finale is a
fabulous flat, coiled, bright white metal chain with a touch of Egyptian
influence. This makes for a lovely pairing and a wonderful piece of
versatile jewelry! What's not to love! Such a pointed example from the art deco period. Measures 16" long.
Item# 3114
$285
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Superb Art Nouveau Gilt Red Crystal Flower Bud Dangle Necklace
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Fabulous Art Nouveau design on this circa 1910 loaded necklace. Faceted red crystal drops are the centers of sleepy gilt flowers with fancy little bead end caps. Layers of these flowers make up the dazzling effect you get from this necklace. The noble color combination of gold and red lends opulent richness to it. Picture how peppy it will make your evening wear look. No detail is spared, right down to it's cool, textured link chain. Closes with an old spring ring and measures 16 1/4" long, perfect to drape around that sexy part of the neck. Each flower drop measures 1" long.
Item# 3115
$245
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Art Nouveau Brass Wheat Bouquet Brooch with Red Faux Stones
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This is a wonderfully classic example of Art Nouveau design…the stamped brass bouquet of wheat (beautiful vintage patina) sweeps and flows, decorated by three simple faceted faux sapphire stones. Circa 1910, this century old piece is representative of a more romantic and feminine school of design. Measures 3" long by 1 3/4" wide with an old C-clasp.
Item# 3118
$85
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Delectable Enameled Brooch with Ruby Red Stone
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This super-sweet Arts and Crafts brooch, circa
1905, looks like it may have some copper in it. It has a
millegrained frame and features a pair of ocean blue round-leafed flowers and a little greenery on each side of ruby red, prong-set, faceted, open back glass stone. Closes with a simple C-clasp. Measures 1 1/2" long by 1/2" wide. Unfortunately, there is a bit of enamel missing from one tiny little petal to the right of the stone.
Item# 3103
$105 - SOLD |
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Pink Enameled Necklace with Dangling Leaves & Pearl-tipped Flower Drops
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Pink and Pearl is a lovely combination for this
classic Retro Moderne necklace, circa 1940's, which features five pink enameled pearl embellished
"florets", with four pink enameled and gold tone leaves spaced in between. These are strung on a pink enameled, flat,
book chain. Looks to us like a gold plate over brass. Closes with a spring-ring clasp. Measures 16" long and hangs beautifully!
Item# 3102
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Celluloid Marbled Coral Hibiscus Flower on Wood Brooch |
A beautiful and intricately molded celluloid hibiscus flower, foliage swirling about in a lovely Art Nouveau design is mounted on an oval, wooden frame (perhaps walnut). Circa 1920, the celluloid color is coral with some creamy ivory marbling. Measures 2 5/16" long by 1 1/2" wide and has a C-clasp with safety.
Item# 5112
$60
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Celluloid Ivory Daisies on Wood Brooch |
A pleasant little bundle of celluloid daisies is the main attraction of this brooch, circa 1920.
The intricate bouquet is set atop an oval wooden backdrop that is a rich, reddish, mahogany finish (but probably a walnut wood...some type of bird's eye).
Measures 2 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide and closes with a safety insured old C-clasp.
Item# 5113
$45
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Celluloid Pink & Blue Violets on Wood Brooch |
Bursting above an oval wooden backing (perhaps mahogany), is a large cluster of pink and blue celluloid five-petaled flowers. Layers of flora give this pin an "abundance" of character. Circa 1920. Measures 2 1/2" long by 1 1/8" wide and closes with a C-clasp with safety.
Item# 5114
$50
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Carved Bone Lotus Flower Pin |
This is a very sweet and delicate little pin carved in the form of a lotus flower, blooming above lovely green-painted leaves. Like a porcelain-skinned and mysterious Geisha girl, this pin has a subtle way of luring you to pick it out and take it home with you. Circa 1910, this is a heavenly reminder of the fascinating old-time Orient. Measures 1 1/4" wide by 1" long and closes with an old c-clasp.
Item# 5103
$45
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Spray of Roses Carved Bone Pin |
This charming little duo of roses is carved from a lustrous ivory-colored bone. Intricate detail and fine craftsmanship make this a quality piece and a wonderful interpretation of it's real-life model; the petals of the roses have fullness and depth…the leaves show veining and a sweet feathering about their edges and the stems even have carved thorns! Measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" tall. Item# 5104
$65
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