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Vintage Kramer Brooch - Great Stocking Stuffer for Someone


Marked Kramer of New York. According to the internet Jeweller Louis Kramer founded the company in 1943 and made high end quality costume jewelry acquired by Hollywood and fashion conscious ladies.  The company ceased operations in 1980 so existing vintage pieces in excellent condition and beautiful design are highly collectible.  


Excellent workmanship even on the back

Gold tone not sure of metal purity 

Spray of prong set rhinestones/ crystals and pearls

approx 2 1/2" long see pics 


$48.00. 

 



c1830-1900 Antique Scottish brooch - Unique handmade piece - a real conversational item

This is my "treasure find" from the small fishing village town of Mailag Scotland on the coast.  I brought this back last month.  My pictures show the construction and prior use (it nees to be cleaned with a que tip and maybe the silver polished if you like). It is as found in its antique condition. The stones feel tight and secure.

We took a long scenic ride from FT William to Mailag Scotland on the “Harry Potter Train”.  Scotland is amazingly beautiful.  I love treasure hunting and Europe has some really OLD treasures.  

This is a beautiful ANTIQUE Brooch c1830-1900.  I loved it’s natural beauty and man made construction.  It is of various Agate construction for which Scotland is known.  I am not a jewelry expert/gemologist.  The red stones have blue flecks... is this “dragons blood”.  Four red stones are connected by four white, black and gold banded agate.  

The stones seems to be set onto a black thin rock background or perhaps Overlayed onto that black rock. The black rock material looks like it might be some kind of "slate".  I am guessing the construction technique used glue and the prong settings of the frame.

The metal work consists of an Old C clasp and antique hinge.  According to the internet this type of hinge was used between about 1820 and 1900 with earlier hinges being different.   

It is not marked and I did not clean it but I believe it to be sterling.  

Size... About 2.25” square. 

c1946+. Tru Kay Brooch = Pretty pin / brooch that also has a ring for the option to wear it as a pendant on a necklace   

Black onyx stone

Length of pin about 1 1/2" 

I see no damage 

according to the internet that is for Tru-Kay Mfg. Co.16 Bishop St. Providence 3, RI

"The history of the Tru-Kay jewelry brand began over 76 years ago in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Founded in February 1946, Tru-Kay Manufacturing Co. was a family business headed by Alan M. Kaufman, its president. The company handcrafted high-quality classic design jewelry using 12K and 14K gold, sterling silver, cultured pearls, genuine coral, jade, shell, Austrian crystal or rhinestones. The markings on the oval cartouche included the initials TK and the hallmark of gold. In addition, most of the jewelry sold in large stores was packaged in beautiful branded boxes with a foil tag and a stylized Tru-Kay logo.

Noteworthy, in 1982 the company became part of the Richline Group Inc. and received the alternative trade name Belair Mfg."


I believe the cartouche hallmark on this one says 12 Kt G.F.

c1900 Solid Wood Box Bakelite Handle Original Mirror Plus Silver Clothes brush

A gentlemen's catch all for keys, pocket change, wallet, and little black book if they still do that... oh wait I forgot about cell phones,,,,This is a solid wood box . 8 1/2" x 6' x 3.
I don't know the kind of wood, I've seen these boxes for sale for hundreds of dollars
Box hinge works great.
Looks to be c1900.
West Point cadet is a young George Patton. I decorated this box about six years ago with a photo and hobby lobby decoupage.

Antique Box with Bakelite handle and mirror inside. I see no damage,


 


Tiger eye necklace & Earrings

Findings are marked 925 Sterling . No makers mark that I can see,

A Talented craftsman inlaid MOP and Onyx and Tiger Eye to create the medallion of a lady in a hat, The necklace consists of carved MOP disks strung with black onyx beads and rectangular tiger eye beads,

 necklace is 21 "  clasp to clasp.  Closed it is about 11" to the medallion, Medallion is about the size of a quarter,

Matching Earrings are for pierced ears 

 


c1940 blue stone earrings

Vintage Earrings possibly c1930's

 

Beautiful combination.   The large cabochon is dk and light blue and looks like faux lapis? this is then surrounded by five deep blue prong set cut glass stones,  Something about the style and workmanship of these clip earrings looks European to me. Perhaps Checho-slov or Austrian,  But no hallmarks or back stamps so not sure of the manufacture, Gilt filigree ..even on the back it is decorated.  Some Age patina on the back.

 

Clips work fine.  They are not heavy or uncomfortable.

 

I see no damage or signature/ hallmarks.

 


c1980's Monet Lg Faux Diamond Earrings

Clip Earrings ... well made to stand the test of time

Beautiful glittery Faux Diamonds in pear shape and marques shapes

Monet backstamp

No damage

Great for formal or high style events

Modernist Brooch Gold Tone w/ Earrings

Beautiful Large 2 1/2" round metal Brooch looks like a planet with rings (to me). Very "Modern".  From my personal jewelry box collection.  I enjoyed wearing this on a suit and paired it with these pierced earrings.

No hallmarks on any of the pieces

Metal type unknown but they look, feel and wear like real gold

Quality design ... Is this "Space" inspired.. I could see this on a startrek fashion

 

earrings are about 1" long and are for pierced ears

Brooch is about 2 1/2" round , has a pin closure,

no damage to either item

 


Massive Judy Lee Earrings

unpacked 1 oz

aurora stones huge about 5+ carats

stone measures about 3/4" diameter, prong set down in gilt basket design.  Clip style earrings marked Judy Lee & Pat Pend

 

A Pair of Fabulous Earrings. They look new but had to have been made between 1949 and 1968. The stones are about 5 carats , I am guessing, and have fire in them . I think they are called borialis? Basket design clip earrings in gilt that looks like real gold. Signed on the clasp Judy Lee. These are dazzlers.

about 1" diameter in size across the "basket"

From the internet - History Of Judy Lee Fashion Jewelry

Judy Lee brand began in 1949 in Chicago, founded by Blanche Viano, Soon her husband Aldo Viano became an assistant and general manager of the company. The company is known for beautiful designs, high craftmanship and value. Today they are a collectible fashion statement , The company worked until 1968. All of the company’s magnificent jewelry is now highly valued by collectors of the vintage jewelry.


Vintage Ladies 17 Jewel Waltham Watch Runs Great

*Not another Battery Watch

Waltham Ladies Watch
According to the Internet this company started around 1850 and went out of business in 1957. Is this watch pre 1957?

This is mechanical. 17 Jewels. runs fine. A gold tone Waltham 17 jewel vintage ladies watch from my jewelry box. I don't remember when I obtained this watch but it has been a good one for me Downsizing my collections now that I am retired.

Band stamped Harline Inc (has the look of real gold).


c1950+ Art DECO dark Blue Morris Moskowitz Womans Clutch Handbag

*Vintage Morris Moskowitz Mid Century Clutch Purse

Clean and Pretty Purse, Exterior Dark Blue ... don't know material .. might be wool

blue Lining looks like satin. clean.
MM Label as shown. (I gently wiped lint from the outside and inside)
Purse has Very Mid-Century Modern Styling...

Looks like a Hollywood Vibe

Size - 8" long x 4" tall by about 1 1/2 " thick this is a nice size hand clutch for a stylish evening out. Navy blue with gilt brass and the most eye catching thumb opening in a stacked half oval ...

Mr. Moskowitz had an interesting career which can be read on the internet. His beautiful bags have withstood the test of time because of the thoughtful design, careful construction and because they have been well treasured items by their prior owner. This bag is perhaps 50-70 +/- years old and still looks great (gently used). To me it looks mid century /art deco but I do not know the age .

Accordidng to the internet, in 1937, Moskowitz and a business partner, Arnold Garay, started the Garay handbag company. Later in 1948/49, Moskowitz started his eponymous company, MM (as seen on the label). In 1952, high-quality wool manufacturer Forstmann (established 1904) collaborated with Moskowitz on MM’s line of wool broadcloth bags.


17 jewel watch

Age Unknown Baroness 17 Jewel Watch

Looking for some vintage stocking suffers?

Has a winding stem
does not say quartz on it
back says Stainless DQ
about the size of a quarter
I hear it running... ticking...Winding stem seems to work fine to change the time.

I am not a jeweler but I can say it seems to be working fine and is a pretty silver color and clean. I guess it hung on a chain necklace .
Age unknown,


cameo necklace Limoges

VINTAGE Limoges Brooch Made in France

Stocking stuffer for a little Princess?

Clearing out my jewelry box now that I am retired.

What to do with vintage brooches? Repurposed and Re-imagined design... Without damaging the brooch, Some time ago I made it into a necklace. (If someone wanted to return it to just a brooch, it can be easily changed back. )

I Blinged up my Limoges France Cameo by using the beads from a midcentury vintage faux pearl necklace and some additional findings and stone pink hearts (?carnelian? bought from Hobby Lobby as a stone item not plastic ). I Used 4 lb. clear fishing twine so it would not show and be flexible.

Cameo necklace
4 oz
Hallmark "Made in Limoges France" Brooch has a hanging loop option
17" long
red stone hearts and silver tone findings.


Smoky Topaz Ring marked PD

Ring, Smoky Topaz type stone w/ clear stones

Hallmarked PD


flower pin on necklace

2" floer pin/brooch on necklace. repurposed  no dmage to pin, maker unknown  2 oz plus

about 19" long

 


Laurel Burch signed Earrings Bird Of Paradise

Laurel Burch signed earrings
Enamel & Cloisonne
the Bird of Paradise design has a Hawaiian tropical feel
post earrings. Each round disk is about the size of an US Nicklel

Pretty designer earrings... Priced low only to encourage bidding...


1946 Tru Kay Brooch

c1946+.  Pretty pin / brooch that also has a ring for the option to wear it as a pendant on a necklace   

Black onyx stone

Length of pin about 1 1/2" 

I see no damage 


according to the internet that is for Tru-Kay Mfg. Co.16 Bishop St. Providence 3, RI


"The history of the Tru-Kay jewelry brand began over 76 years ago in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Founded in February 1946, Tru-Kay Manufacturing Co. was a family business headed by Alan M. Kaufman, its president. The company handcrafted high-quality classic design jewelry using 12K and 14K gold, sterling silver, cultured pearls, genuine coral, jade, shell, Austrian crystal or rhinestones. The markings on the oval cartouche included the initials TK and the hallmark of gold. In addition, most of the jewelry sold in large stores was packaged in beautiful branded boxes with a foil tag and a stylized Tru-Kay logo.

Noteworthy, in 1982 the company became part of the Richline Group Inc. and received the alternative trade name Belair Mfg."


I believe the cartouche hallmark on this one says 12 Kt G.F.