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An ongoing Reference Album containing many of the questions posed by JR members and the answers provided. Starting January, 2009.
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Hoping someone recognizes the maker of these two pieces. Very well constructed but unsigned. Both have rivets and a stone that appear similar. The blue and white color infused incising is invisible to the eye and only showed up under my Macro lens.
Carolyn Newhouse Edit
"I have a ring that has that stone in..."
"Not a clue, but i love them.....Kind..."
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Any information?
Karla Wacker Edit
"The cameo could be carved Ivory, lov..."
"The mounting on the cameo appears to..."
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An arts and crafts bracelet. If you cannot read the mark on the bracelet, it is a crown then under the crown ZEGORAV block letters and under that sterling.
Arlene Hjulian Edit
"Your pieces are great. I especially ..."
"I think the crown usually denotes Au..."
"the cabs are very high and test very..."
"I just recently (this past week) saw..."
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I wondered if anyone can help identify the maker of this sterling marcasite bracelet. The hallmark looks like LMR, but I am not coming up with anything via research. Perhaps someone may have seen this mark before.
Christia Edit
"I have a bracelet that has a very si..."
"Not that I know about sterling marks..."
"LMR Iguala mexico from little book o..."
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Sterling Bracelet Mark
Christia Edit
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I was hoping to get some info on this brooch. I've had this for quite some time,but have never seen anything like it in any books. I thought maybe it is Victorian.
Kathy Small Edit
"Fun! Does the clown pop out or do yo..."
"I've always thought of it as a clown..."
"That is a really neat pin! I, too, h..."
"It looks very much like Little Nemo ..."
"Go to Dotty and Pat's site.....It wi..."
"Something says 1930's to me and most..."
"Here is some info on Little Nemo
ht..."
"What a gorgeous, rare thing you have..."
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The Genie Lamp Chatelain Set is only marked Sterling and still retains its high gloss vermeil.It too, is large for a chatelaine. The Genie is 2 1/2" Tall x 1" Wide. The lamp is 1 3/8" x 1/2". I thought possibly Korda era, but.....here I am.
Paula K. Edit
"Your Chatelaine reminds me of better..."
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Genie Lamp Chatelain Set
Paula K. Edit
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I have what I believe is a Greek mythology Hippocamp brooch (part horse, part fish). I wonder if anyone know what company might have made it and what era it's from. It's heavily goldplated and looks like 1930s to me.
Cheryl Killmer Edit
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I have had this Trifari bird pin for a while and I just noticed how Artsy (for lack of a better term) it looks. I did some research, and I am beginning to think it's a Diane Love design. He looks very Mayan in style, and the back has the different type of finish from the usual Trifari pieces.
Christia Edit
"Your bird does not have the complexi..."
"Could be a lion ????? or warrior, to..."
"I love the exotic, ethnic look of th..."
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Does anyone recognize the signature on this really nice sweater guard? Marks read: Hecho En Mexico, 924, Taxco Pedro's.
Dotty Stringfeld Edit
"I looked through my hallmark book as..."
"The Mexican hallmark book just says ..."
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I need help. I have never heard of Kantor NC [under my loupe that is what the mark looks like to me]. I have been searching and have not found any thing. The big stones are 3/4 inch long. I love brooches with large stones. They are awesome. Please tell me what you think of it.
Gloria Barnhart Edit
"It might be Singer & Kantor of New Y..."
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This striking sterling pin has one of those faces that seems so familiar. Have I seen this done in rhinestone pave? The back is finely ribbed and stamped sterling; it also has two little circular holes. Can anyone tell me if who may have made this or if it was inspired by another design? Edit
"Your sterling brooch looks very simi..."
"I wonder if it's a copy or a later i..."
"The one on N&N is signed Sterling an..."
"Just a question, on N&N's site, she ..."
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I can see by the mark on Illusion Jewels that Weiss made jewelry in Mexico. Does anyone have any more information about when, and how they might have been sold. The pair of earring I'll show in the link are natural gem stones, not exactly sure but I think maybe black tormaline-I'm not sure what it is except not onyx.
Shanti Forte Edit
"HI Shanti! If these were made in Me..."
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1984 Chanel chain belt
Christia Edit
"Can't find my real Chanel belt to ch..."
"I know nothing about Chanel, but ass..."
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Yesterday I did all the shops on a Montreal street where there's a lot of vintage and found an interesting brooch. The seller said it was art deco, silver & amber. But it's marked MET. (making me think it means METAL). The metal in question could be some steel I don't know. As for the amber I know nothing about it apart from reading about it on the net so it's difficult to judge. It has an old bar pin without the security part.
Nicole St-Pierre Edit
"MET stands for Metropolitan Museum o..."
"You had me look at my Metropolitan M..."
"That doesn't look like a museum pin ..."
"That is a gorgeous pin! It might be ..."
"I had a pin marked MET. It had the s..."
"I saw a listing on RL for an amber r..."
"Would love to know in what country i..."
"If I were guessing, I'd guess 50s as..."
"I just picked up a bracelet marked M..."
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MET signature
Brooch
Nicole St-Pierre Edit
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Is this Haskell? The crown looking cap findings look right. Unfortunately, no clasp on this when purchased. I don't recall if Haskell used the brass ball findings. Maybe Czech?
Christia Edit
"I don't know if you've already recei..."
"Thanks for the input. The jump rings..."
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next i believe the next piece is berlin ironwork, but since i have never seen or held a piece of berlin ironwork i would like to get others opinions on it. the pin shank protrudes well over the side of the brooch and it has a T-pin and C-clasp closure; so i would date it pre-1850. what do ya think.
Arlene Hjulian Edit
"The other piece is Not Berlin Iron. ..."
"check cathy gordon's berlin iron wor..."
"I know on the Iron work….but berlin ..."
"the piece itself is stamped with hol..."
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I think this pendant is amber. It is very very light weight and made the hair on my arm stand up when run along my arm (I was told that was a way to tell amber). What else can anyone tell me.
Karla Wacker Edit
"the "hair on the arm" test..."
"As for the Amber, you can test it wi..."
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I have a CELLINICRAFT GOLD FILLED brooch/pin. I know that Cellini is part or Coro ~ is that the same for CELLINICRAFT. Would the date be around 1940's. Brooch measures 3 1/2" long. Huge 1/2" diam. glass stone. Any info will be appreciated!
Cecilia Hart Edit
"Looks 40s Retro to me, too. Nice red..."
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I have a necklace and earrings (pierced) set signed DARLA & copyright. I am not familiar with the designer. Do any of have any information regarding this designer?! Gorgeous Art Deco style in goldtone with black and bronze enamel. It has a very unusual clasp (see pictures). Both earrings and necklace are marked.
Cecilia Hart Edit
"Checked RCJ at Illusion Jewels and a..."
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Is anyone familiar with the Denmark maker "Eriksen"? I have a little Sterling pin with the mark " Sterling, Eriksen Denmark".
Dotty Stringfield Edit
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Do you know what this type Sterling bracelet would be called, or where made? The construction is very good. One odd thing -- the wire work on one side of the bracelet is darker than on the other side.
Dotty Stringfield Edit
"That's pretty Dotty. I don't know wh..."
"Dotty, I love the bracelet. My guess..."
"Hmm -- hadn't thought of Tibet. You..."
"Pegasus coro silver tone heavily te..."
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This pin sure reminds me of Schreiner, anyone else care to chime in? The dome construction sits up 1/2 inch.
Christia Edit
"Sure Looks like Schreiner to me."
"At first glance, the front does rese..."
"I forgot to mention there is a solde..."
"Gorgeous brooch Christia...and yes i..."
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pin
Christia Edit
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My hubby and I were out today and picked up an odd Lucite bangle bracelet that has a solid black inside with an oval metal plate that says 24 KARAT GOLD. Could this be the name of a company? Anyone have any ideas?
Pat Hamm Edit
"Could there be a thin layer of gold ..."
"I guess that’s possible but the way ..."
"It might be Alexic Bittar - it looks..."
"I can't tell from the picture but co..."
"Ronda suggested that the Lucite bang..."
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Lucite Bangle signature
Pat Hamm Edit
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I have never seen this brooch before. Is it a rarer piece or is it that I just had not seen it before. It is marked Boucher 372 and what looks like a 8. Thanks for any help.
Gloria Barnhart Edit
"I don't think it's rare. Yours is pr..."
"This would be a late 60s piece. Afte..."
"I've seen a few pieces in the 10000 ..."
"Okay, the numbers puzzle deepens! I ..."
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Brooch
Gloria Barnhart Edit
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I know it was made in Taxco Mexico of sterling silver. The maker is FRB (who is that?) What age is the necklace? What would you call it?
Karla Wacker Edit
"The pendant was made in Taxco by the..."
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Zuni?
Keith Coulter Edit
"I don't know much about any of these..."
"I don't see a clasp on the Zuni bird..."
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This bracelet has very brilliant stones that are set in what I would not consider to be a typical Eisenberg style. I believe the safety chain is a replacement but the rest looks original. The cursive E on the clasp looks like others I've seen on Eisenberg pieces, but this bracelet just looks different. I would love to get your opinions. Oh, and the E has either wear or verdigris on it, so it is not as clear as it once was.
Karen Kavan Edit
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Does anyone know anything about this maker: Mystic?
KayeJaye Edit
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I found a cool sterling sultan brooch yesterday, only marked "sterling," and I'm wondering if anyone recognizes the design. It's very heavy and has ultra nice detailing. He sort of looks familiar to me, but after poking around online and in a few books on hand, I figured I'd ask the experts.
Pam Wiggins Edit
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I have items that have me more than a little stumped. I know the next book I buy is Mexican Sterling marks:) This is a sterling and agate brooch.
Sheri Weiss Edit
"This is actually mahogany obsidian, ..."
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Anybody recognize the signatures on the fish?
Sheri Weiss Edit
"You mean the MB? Because its a Taxco..."
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I have a gorgeous vintage very heavy Sterling. On the inside of the ring is a plaque that says BISHOP STERLING. Anyone heard of them?
Delores Benedict Edit
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The second two items are a necklace and a pair of earrings I found in two separate places...but they match pretty good. It seems to me these are familiar pieces, but I can not for the life of me remember or think of what they are. Does anyone know? The purple swirly thing in the center feels like plastic.
Brandy Smith Edit
"Looks like Florenza to me."
"Absolutely this is Selro Selini! I ..."
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I'm wondering if anyone can help me with this unsigned bracelet. I really thought it was a Coro or Trifari, but I haven't been able to find any similar necklace, brooch or earrings that are signed, and wonder if anybody has info, please? It's a beautiful piece. The calla lilies are adorned with pave rounds and prong-set tear drops as stamen.
Robin Miller Edit
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Absolutely gorgeous and old. Any ideas?
Melissa Sands Edit
"Pressed Venetian glass, 40's-50's? P..."
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I know I have had something with mark before, and it seems like it should be right on the tip of my tongue...drives me crazy! Anyway, I'm hoping that someone will recognize the mark on this great sterling ring. Also, opinions on the stone? I am thinking carnelian?
Alison Gadsberry Edit
"I would say carnelian is a great gue..."
"What is the mark (there's no pic)? ..."
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Reverse for Mark
Alison Gadsberry Edit
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I have had this flexible snake bracelet for years. Does anyone have an idea of what company made it and in what era?
Cheryl Killmer Edit
"This could be a Whiting & Davis. Th..."
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I have a mesh snake necklace, very much like the Whiting Davis styles, I actually thought it was WD, but the mark it carries is one I've never seen and unable to identify..a capital A with wings. Please have a look at the drawing I did of it and let me know if anyone is familiar with it. I looked in both Illusion jewels and morning glory antique research sites, but didn't find it in the "A" sections, so I don't know if it actually begins with another letter.
Robin Miller Edit
"Is it possible that there is somethi..."
"I, too, would like to identify this ..."
"The first thing I did when I got to ..."
"I have a mesh belt with hands as &qu..."
"I FOUND IT!!! YIPPEE.
D.L. AULD C..."
"Here's a link to a story about the c..."
"thanks everyone for the info on this..."
"Did anyone ever find out more on thi..."
"This etsy listing has a great pictur..."
"Wow I've been looking for a long tim..."
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I need help on this bracelet. Is this Czech, West Germany, Germany or something else?
Kathie Davis Edit
"I don't know. Nothing really screams..."
"I thought it looked Selro/Selini-ish..."
"No, actually not. LOL! But I know ..."
"we recently had a Hobe Cow, and ther..."
"oops, I meant Hollycraft"
"Was this confirmed as Hollycraft.. I..."
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I found this sweet pin the other day. It is gold tone with deep blue enameling. The top is shaped like the headress's worn by Thai temple dancers...Do you see initials or letters on the front? And what the heck does it say on the back....
Nicole Edit
"I would say those are initials on th..."
"It does look like NN or HH on the fr..."
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Pin back
Nicole Edit
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I have this really nice pin with a mark I am not familar with. The only arrow marks that I know are Carl Art and Whiteside & Blank and this appears to be different. Any help is greatly appreciated. I don't know if it is a letter with an arrow or what.
Linda Lange Edit
"I have seen it before, but have no i..."
"Thanks for checking Lilly. I have al..."
"I have a Rhinestone Jeweled Buckle (..."
"Interesting. I thought that also may..."
"I should have mentioned also that I ..."
"If the letter is a "U", it..."
"This looks like the signature 'arrow..."
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Mark
Linda Lange Edit
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Thought someone in the group might be familiar with my strange fur clip. This heavy piece has no markings anywhere that I can find. It features a policeman at the top and five charms on chains; a mailman, a shoeshine boy, a roller skating girl, a newsboy, and an organ grinder. The only letter/character on the whole piece is SHINE 5c on the front of the shoeshine box.
Helene Slaughter Edit
"Kind of reminds me of a big city str..."
"I wonder if it relates to some story..."
"Hi, believe it or not I have almost ..."
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Fur clip back
Helen Slaughter Edit
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*I am stumped again, I have a nice scarf clip signed SASA on the clip ring. It is well made. I can't find that name anywhere (including Illusion Jewels - my bible for ID's. Am wondering if this is Japan.
Helene Slaughter
*I also have a scarf clip signed SASA. I have beene trying to find out about it for years.
Wendy Kelly Edit
"Is the SASA block or script or somet..."
"thanks for the link to SASA. The let..."
"The picture on the front makes me th..."
"I came across a beautiful Sasa scarf..."
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Does the design on the back of these earrings look familiar? It's a clip on with screw to adjust tightening.
Wendy Kelly Edit
"The earrings are lovely! They look t..."
"Thank you. They do fit the jasperwar..."
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Screw on Clip Mechanism
Wendy Kelly Edit
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Does anyone know when this Ciner brooch would have been made. I know it is after 1955, but is it a current piece?
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
"Great looking jools! As for the Cine..."
"The Ciner piece is a hefty piece and..."
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Do these remind any of Pennino? Also, who used this type clips. I know we discussed that before, but can't find it in my notes.
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
"All I can add is that I've had Napie..."
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Back of earrings showing clips
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
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What year? I looked for the patent and can't find it.
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
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Pin
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
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Any information on this carnival bead necklace?
Lorna Edit
"Other then being pretty, I'm not goi..."
"Thanks so much for looking! Nope, no..."
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Any information on these clear marguerites chandelier earrings?
Lorna Edit
"Oooooo, these are SO PRETTY! I have..."
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Can anyone give me an idea of who may have made this fabulous fringe-y collar? I've had it for years. It's made of a soft lilac/purple chenille type yarn with twisted fringe loops ending in faux pearls. The screw clasp is finished with rhinestones and has a blue glass bead on each side. I've always thought Continental because of the clasp.
Tracy Green Edit
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This brooch is signed either ° 9 or .6 That's "degree symbol then the numeral 9" or "period or dot then the numeral 6". Anybody know if this is some company?
Ronda Edit
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Brooch back
Ronda Edit
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Hi guys, I dug through the Rainwater book and still can't id this maker. It looks like STLLCO no? The only letter I have a doubt about is the 4th one. Looked under all the "S" listings and all the "L" listings.
Carolyn Sunday Edit
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Signed lady bug pendant with stained glass look. Signature is rectangle with a (c) on right side. On the left side appears to be in a wreath, or maybe it's just the letter O.
Rebecca Fransway Edit
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Lady Bug Pendant
Rebecca Fransway Edit
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I just received a silver tone version of this bracelet today. I love it to pieces! It has some faces on it but I don't know who made it. I KNOW I have seen the faces that have the pointed caps on them, on something else. Probably a charm bracelet. Does anyone know anything about this?
Kathie Davis Edit
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I want to give this to my sis in law for Christmas because she loves beaded jewelry, and because it's red and green! I'd like to be able to tell her a little more about it, date (1920 or so?) and country of origin. Any ideas?
Carolyn Sunday Edit
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Metal marked only '800'. Can anyone tell by the face approximately the date of being made?
Jo Edit
"Not by the face (b/c classic looks h..."
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Cameo back
Jo Edit
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This piece has a DeMario/Eugene flavor but no signature. Does it look familiar to anyone? The collar is extremely supple, light, and springy. AB rose montees, faux pearls, and gilt leaves are wired over the spiral pearl base.
Tracy Green Edit
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Collar necklace
Tracy Green Edit
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I have this beautiful bracelet here and no idea of the maker. It's unsigned and the metal is japanned. Maybe someone has seen one?
Vera Battemarco Edit
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Beautiful Bracelet back
Vera Battemarco Edit
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Here is a grouping of six items. I think they go together because of the size and design. I found the patents for the three on the left side. They are small. The key is 1 3/8 inches long. I have checked out several sites that have old ads but I can not find them. They are from Oct. 1948. Does anyone know what this grouping is called?
Gloria Barnhart Edit
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I was given a seahorse bracelet stamped McClelland Barclay. It was my grandmothers and I have been told it was one of her favorites, a gift from my grandfather. It seems to be in good condition but I have noticed that one of the seahorses is upside down?? I cannot find anywhere where it looks was damaged and repaired that way. It looks to be original but, I am no expert. This bracelet is of sentimental value to me but was wondering if this make it more or less collectible? I am curious if this is normal for McClelland Barclays work?
Tia Edit
"Tia, how long is the bracelet? I won..."
"It measures 7.25 inchs. That is an i..."
"It does appear from checking out you..."
"Patricia Gostick has written an upda..."
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I was wondering if any of you knows anything about a jewelry designer, Bill Smith. I have 2 examples of his work, one for Richelieu and the other for Laguna. I found one other for Richelieu on the Internet and a reference only to Richelieu on Dotty's site. If you have any information on Bill Smith, I would appreciate it. I believe the pieces I have are probably 1970's.
Carol Bell Edit
"I collect Bill Smith jewelry. He was..."
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Signature: Bill Smith for Laguna
Carol Bell Edit
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I was wondering if any of you knows anything about a jewelry designer, Bill Smith. I have 2 examples of his work, one for Richelieu and the other for Laguna. I found one other for Richelieu on the Internet and a reference only to Richelieu on Dotty's site. If you have any information on Bill Smith, I would appreciate it. I believe the pieces I have are probably 1970's.
Carol Bell Edit
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Signature: Bill Smith of Richelieu Edit
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Does anyone have an idea of the maker of these earrings? One is signed with a script HL on the back. I don't have anything in my books nor do I see a match in Illusion Jewels' wonderful library.
Tracy Green Edit
"I love them. Do the seem newer to yo..."
"I recently saw those offered somewhe..."
"I have a pin with the same signature..."
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HL signature on earrings
Tracy Green Edit
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Just wondering if this interesting CORO dangling eagle from a jewelled crown brooch is a genuine CORO piece or if it is a make-up? Only the eagle is signed in script CORO. Was this a commemorative brooch or any ideas what it symbolizes? I've scoured the net and my books but couldn't find one similar. Any input would be appreciated.
Linda Kent Edit
"If all else fails there is always th..."
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I have this nice pot metal bow pin which is marked CC. I saw nothing in American Manufactures, and nothing on Illusion Jewels and nothing on Morning Glory for cc, so.. Since I was not so enamored with it myself, so, I listed it as “Pot Metal Rhinestone Bow Pin Signed CC” and got myself VERO’ed by Chanel. Chanel’s attorney’s forbid me from listing it with CC in the title or in the body of the ad.. Does any one know what 1930-40s designer it might be?
Tracy Janik Edit
"OK now that I have the Curtman lead...."
"I don't think it is Curtman. Their m..."
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Pot Metal Bow Pin
Tracy Janik Edit
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I have this bib style necklace that the leaves are plastic of some sort and the back looks copper. Can anyone tell me what it is and age. I am guessing it must be newer because of the pierced earrings.
Karla Wacker Edit
"Wow Karla, that necklace is awesome!..."
"The purple necklace set was sold las..."
"I saw one of those bibs just like th..."
"I bought and sold one of these sets ..."
"I have seen that set as recently as ..."
"Thanks everyone for their comments a..."
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Back of Necklace
Karla Wacker Edit
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I've had this same construction signed Austria, but is it unique to Austria? Seems I've seen it somewhere else too.
Adrienne Shivers Edit
"Not sure if it's unique to Austria, ..."
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Second brooch, also marked Coro with the Pegasus symbol in front and Des. Pat. Pend. I have looked on the Coro website, The patent website. I have looked in Coro Jewelry by Marcia Brown and Collecting Costume Jewelry 202. Does anyone know the era they are from? I was thinking the 1940s but I am still learning about Coro jewelry.
Gloria Barnhart Edit
"I think this looks more like the 50s..."
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Humongous Accessocraft necklace. I'm curious about the symbolism of the joined hands medallions (friendship? peace? Masonic handshake?). Also the medallions that have letters. One looks like PC (or P horseshoe) to me, and the other is obviously just a C. Do they have a meaning, or just interesting decor? This might be a good one for Dot to look at!
Lorna Edit
"Long Shot but could the interlocking..."
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Any ideas of origin/age on this brooch. It is marked 925 and has a trombone clasp.
Julie Levine Edit
"Looks like 1940's to me. Nice piece!"
"Not sure about the trombone clasp, b..."
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I have a question regarding the term milkglass Jewelry. Does anyone know the history behind the jewelry commonly referred to as Milkglass? and is the the correct term or has it just become a common reference? I understand when Milkglass became popular and that other things were created beside baskets, cups, plates, etc., but I was wondering if anyone had specific references to the jewels. I have look through all of my books while some just say white stones others say milkglass but none have the term in their glossary.
Gail Harrison (photo courtesy of Georjean West) Edit
"I don't have the full answer to your..."
"Mr. Frank DeLizza of D&E, Juliana ca..."
"Chalk white (ref: Swarovski color ch..."
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I have this sterling piece that I believe is meant to decorate a tie, but there is no clip on it, so how would it work, or is the clip missing? There is no sign that anything is broken off.
Susan Corwin Edit
"I used to have a similar tie clip th..."
"Can the top hook over a button and t..."
"Would you hang the horseshoe on a bu..."
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The sterling bracelet with the banded stones, agates? Also mystery silver marks.
Melissa Sands Edit
"The stones do look like Agate, perha..."
"These marks are so tiny it's almost ..."
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Signature
Melissa Sands Edit
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I just received the coro Collossus of Rhodes brooch in the mail. I purchased it because I saw a similar one with the symphony last year and thought it was just lovely. This one is wonderfully detailed and just as lovely, with a cleaning that is. I was wondering if anyone has any information about these. Are they a part of a series or something? I would like to know which others are there and if I can go somewhere to find information on them.
Helpful Hannah's Closet Edit
"Right now I can't place what these p..."
"Thank you for your time, any informa..."
"I posted this link this morning. Nob..."
"Well, I've been thinking about it an..."
"Hi, there are seven of these which a..."
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Signature
Helpful Hannah's Closet Edit
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These are signed Luciana. Are these "The Luciana"
Carol in Boston Edit
"I have never heard of Luciana before..."
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Luciana
Carol in Boston Edit
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This is an incredible piece. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" -- Pale pink and lavender flowers with center gold tips and beautiful gold leaves with delicate stems. Amazing back. It is all one piece. Unusual pin stem.
Mary Nefzger Edit
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Pin back
Mary Nefzger Edit
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I think these earrings have been converted. The metal is different. Do you agree?
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
"The earrings you asked about remind ..."
"The lunar earrings were probably con..."
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Earring backs
Cynthia Fore Miller Edit
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I've been all over sites and my heart is hoping that this might be a Georg Jensen mark. When it was stamped into the ring the marker "slipped" a little so it is very hard to read. It is intertwined either a C or G on a J and also 835. The ring is very free form like early Denmark.
Barbara Edit
"I'm not sure about Jensen. the "..."
"Sorry but not a Jensen mark that I h..."
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Ring Mark
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This is one I don't own but I have many from the same maker whose name is Wang, I believe, in Chinese. This is an exact duplicate of what we know as Selro, only it's older.
Kathie Davis Edit
"From my wanderings around the intern..."
"I believe they are probably Japanese..."
"I have referred to the faces as &quo..."
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I have a signed WEISS Pocket Watch brooch, and I have had this identical brooch before signed HOLLYCRAFT. I know Hollycraft produced jewelry for Weiss and so I am wondering if this would be a Hollycraft design that was made for Weiss, and was it common for them to share the same designs.
Lenae Edit
"Hollycraft did job for Weiss—rather ..."
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Back View
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I could have sworn I had seen these earrings before, I think signed KJL but now I can't find were I saw them. Has anyone seen these earrings before. They are huge and gorgeous.
Karla Edit
"Great earrings! But I'm pretty sure..."
"I am not sure if I agree with you th..."
"I don't recall ever hearing he purch..."
"I know that for a fact because he KJ..."
"Oh, I see your point. Yet these item..."
"Yes they are marked KJL. However I h..."
"Here is a huge and heavy necklace ma..."
"Gorgeous! Since this was not actual..."
"I can't answer that question. But k..."
"It was nice seeing that D&E for &quo..."
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I really need your help. Has anyone seen this brooch before? All I can read of the mark is ou and then the word sterling. This almost looks like a Trifari design.
Gloria Barnhart Edit
"I did a quick look around, but did n..."
"It's a wonderful crown brooch. Linda..."
"Gloria, I have the same exact brooch..."
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Whadaya think? Clearly could be Eisie, but the clasp is different. And I think Eisie would have used rhodium. Opinions? Others are possible, Weiss, Hobe for two, and I won't attribute if there are too many possibilities.
Adrienne Shivers Edit
"Weiss also used those little rhinest..."
"Eisenberg made many pieces with gold..."
"Both Eisie and Weiss used those ribb..."
"Mr. Weiss copied those ribbons or &q..."
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Bracelet closeup
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I just had to share this with you. It is Trifari from the Etoile 1961 line. Does anyone know what the bumpy stones are called? Thanks for any help.
Gloria Barnhart Edit
"I am not sure if there is a name, al..."
"I don't have an official name for th..."
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I have dvelved into my box of stuff that I need to deal with. This pin is unmarked & has 3 green plastic leaves dangling from it. Back is unmarked. Is it a service pin - or a Boy scouts?
Wendy Kelly Edit
"Very interesting looking Pin. Did a ..."
"I scoured the link that Carlyn Sunda..."
"I just scanned this booklet and put ..."
"Is it a Girls Scout badge? Or the 3 ..."
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A Castlecliff key pin that looks like it has initials, is that a monogram or just a decoration on the key?
Barbara Diddle Edit
"Looks to me like GCT or GCF monogram..."
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I have this set that is not marked, but when I got it, it had two tags in with it, marked Trifari. It is really pretty, but I remember someone saying that Trifari was always marked.
Barbara Diddle Edit
"2007: That could very well be Trifar..."
"2007: Check the hook on the inside. ..."
"2007: Looks vintage to me with the c..."
"2007: I have a necklace very much li..."
"2008: Wow, that set is gorgeous. Sur..."
"2008: It's such a pretty set. I noti..."
"2008: I'd also be interested in know..."
"I did look on the inside of the clas..."
"I suspect the tag says Constellation..."
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I have this really incredible space-age looking parure, with store tags still on -- but there is only a 1970's Trifari mark and tags -- yet this just strikes me as being a Kunio Matsumoto design. I have done a pretty extensive Google search for Kunio items and I've looked through numerous reference books. What I found were other sets that had some similar characteristics, but not this particular set. The peach lucite has a lustrous moonglow sheen and a bit of a "cream" marbling effect in places. (The color seems a bit darker in my browser than it is in reality -- a very light peach.) Size-wise, the lucite is quite thick. The silvertone metal is textured on the back, but has a very smooth finish on the front; I'm not sure what you would call that finish. The word matte comes to mind, but I know there's another word I'm thinking of that refers to the kind of smooth/polished finish that says "hi tech."
Lisa Corcoran Edit
"Brushed or matte chrome? You're righ..."
"I don't collect this late Trifari, b..."
"The name usually did appear -- but n..."
"I have a lot of Kunio pieces - not b..."
"After Trifari was purchased by Hallm..."
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I have this pin with an H in a heart and I know that is attributed to Hedison according to Illusion Jewels, but this is different than the marks that are shown there. All of those signatures only show a copyright that means manufactured after 1955, right? So do you think that this is just an early mark that they used or do you think that this is a different company. RCJ indicates that the company was in operation from 1909 to 1985. This also has a simple C clasp. Also would it be considered Art Nouveau?
Barbara Diddle Edit
"I've never seen that particular &quo..."
"This is a wonderful Art Nouveau sash..."
"I agree that this is a wonderful sas..."
"I googled some key words and found
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"I found a reference to Hart Company ..."
"I saw your post, Nicole. D. A. Hart ..."
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H in heart mark
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I love this butterfly wing pendant and it has the tiniest marks I've ever seen. I thought it was English, but the mark appears to be French. the mark is less than 1/32nd of an inch across. I've probably missed marks like this before, thinking that they were just small damages. Looking at the second photo, it is 1/4 inch from the mark to the edge of the piece. It appears to be by Page Fres. There is also another mark just as small and can't be determined with my strongest loupe. The 20 inch chain has the same mark and also sterling so it is original.
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Butterfly pendant mark
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This necklace fascinates me because of the rare snap-button closure. Once clasped, it still slides so the two side strands can move independently to conform to the diameter of the wearer's neckline. That description is a bit clunky so maybe the photo will illustrate what I mean. There are no markings other than "Pat. Pend" so we know it's American. The casting is very good and the rhodium plating is heavy and pristine.
Tracy Green Edit
"I would check that patent number wit..."
"You might send them a picture. The m..."
"Interesting pieces, I'm sorry I can'..."
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Necklace
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The first is very Deco in design and came with a curious pile of tiny black seeds/fragments in the back which fell out of the hole during transport. They were about 1/8" in diameter, irregular in shape, and when pulled across paper left something like light pencil marks. I wondered if they had been scented and the aroma wafted around the wearer? OR maybe they were there as part of the stamping/support of the pendant?
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Deco Necklace back
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might the stones in this pin be 'cottage glass'? the pin is about 2.25" by about .75", the stones are rose cut, flat backed and foiled. additionally, the facets are not clean and sharp and the glass is not high quality.....difficult to describe, no obvious clouds, just not real 'clean' looking.
Jo Edit
"The only comment I can offer is that..."
"The first 2 brooches are quite diffe..."
"I showed a very similar brooch on JC..."
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this pin was in with the 1st one, the backings on both are not like any i have ever had before, and the metal is flimsy. The size is 2-1/2" x 1-3/8". A couple of people have suggested that these are of an earlier make than the pin hinge suggests to me.
Jo Edit
"The first 2 look like really old pas..."
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Pin back
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The big silver tone necklace. Ideas as to age? (my guess is 1980s). Also, would this best be described as stamped or repousse style? I always run into trouble there. Photos of whole piece, clasp, and back of central medallion.
Lorna Edit
"I just acquired this week a Napier, ..."
"Thanks, Paula! I did look over my ne..."
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Paula's Napier Bracelet for comparison to Lorna's necklace Edit
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Signed earrings by Mac-Allan. Who is Mac-Allan?
Mary Nefzger Edit
"Edlee earrings, also marked Mac-Alla..."
"Also noted on Lisner earrings with t..."
"Also, though Carolyn has turned up a..."
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Mac-Allen signature
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This is a necklace, bracelet set, by Reynold & Helene Art Jewelry Co.
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Reynold & Helene Art Jewelry Co.
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