French Laminate Animal Theme Comb
Haircomb marked "France" -- possibly LEA STEIN? Features well-made jungle animals: gray marbelized elephant with a crystal eye, and spotted cheetah or jaguar. Animals are connected with a metal chain; comb is a tortoiseshell plastic. 5 1/4" across. - $85
Lucite Giraffe Pin
Reverse-carved and painted lucite giraffe pin stands 3 3/4" tall. Excellent overall condition, apart from some surface wear/mild rust to the metal pinback.
- $150
Capri Gold Rhinestone Poodle Dog Pin
Unsigned CAPRI poodle dog pin with shiny metallic gold and black stones. A tiny ruby red crystal for the eye. Goldtone setting; 2". Excellent condition. - $65
Pomerantz Horse Brooch & Belt Set
Blackened coppery-looking horse pin and matching belt ornament features a galloping horse set with large, faceted ruby red glass stones (openbacked, unfoiled), and smaller clear rhinestone crystals. Each horse measures 2 1/4" across. The belt ornament is signed POMERANTZ INC. NY. The brooch is unsigned, but obviously a match. Belt is made of a red fabric (non-stretching) and copper-plated metal (some blackening as well). Total length, including ornament, is approximately 30". - $135
1940's Enameled Pink-Spotted Lamb Pin
Unsigned potmetal and enamel pink-spotted fawn or lamb (?) pin from the 1930's or '40's. 2 3/8" in height. A minor enamel chip on front leg and on tip of one ear. - $60
Elzac California Pottery Ceramic Squirrel Pin
Maybe one of my savvy customers will know what storybook this squirrel is from! She is carrying a basket of goodies and has a knowing look on her face! California Pottery ceramic squirrel pin is 2 1/4" tall, excellent condition. Possibly an Elzac Co. piece. - $120
1940s Elzac Ceramic Prairie Dog & Lucite Cactus Pinin
1940's vintage ceramic prairie dog pin sits against a red lucite cactus or yucca plant. Slightly under 3". Made by the Elzac Co., Los Angeles (a California Pottery Company). There are some stress cracks to the lucite but it is all one piece and seems stable. - $34
Elzac California Pottery Winking Cow Pin
Vintage 1940's ceramic winking milk cow pin with tuft of fuzz on her head; 3" tall. Small flecks of enamel loss. Elzac Co., Los Angeles - $120
Leaping Deer Trembler Pin
Another fun novelty trembler pin in the same style as the one above -- this has a leaping deer trembler against a tree and foliage. 1 1/2". Silvertone metal. - $35
Bridle Rosette Pin ~ Horse & Rider Jumping Fence
Vintage bridle rosette has been converted into a pin. Equestrian on horse is clearing a fence. Glass dome covering. Measures 1 3/4" diameter. - $55
Plastic Butterscotch Baby Deer Pin
Fun vintage piece! Carved, painted/overdyed baby deer pin with a rich butterscotch hue resembles bakelite, but is another type of plastic. 3 1/2" tall, glued-on pinback. - $40
Carved Wood Scotty Dog Pin
Vintage carved and painted wood scotty dog pin, circa 1940's, sports a festive red bow and plastic eyes. 2 3/8" total height. Metal pinback is sunken into the back of the wood. Excellent overall condition. - $35
1940's Equestrian Theme Fur Clip
This unique double-pronged fur clip, circa 1940's, could also be worn as a brooch, and depicts a horseman or horsewoman riding to the hounds, jumping over a fence (or perhaps competing in a steeplechase?). Rhodium plate over base metal with enameling and pink rhinestone. Unmarked, maker unknown. Measures just under 2" across; excellent condition apart from a small ding in the enameling. - $125
Spain Pearly Faced Kitty Cat Pin
Pearly faced kitty cat pin marked SPAIN is colorfully enameled. Stands just over an 1". Excellent condition. - $15
Swoboda Lion Pin
One of Swoboda's harder-to-find pieces, a lion with genuine jade body, turquoise chip eyes and carnelian chip main. A tiny pearl is set at the tip of the tail. Brushed goldtone setting; marked Swoboda, Inc. on reverse. Measures 1 3/8" across. A couple tiny spots of metal wear, but otherwise excellent condition with all stones intact. - $80
Capri Silver Rhinestone Poodle Dog Pin
Unsigned CAPRI poodle dog pin with shiny metallic silver rhinestones with a tiny ruby red crystal for the eye. Silvertone setting; 2". Superior construction, like-new condition. - $65
FLYING COLORS Ceramic Bunny Rabbit Pin
Here's Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, runnin' through the forest . . . well actually, this little ceramic pin is by FLYING COLORS, a black and white bunny in motion with the cutest little cottontail. Measures just over 1 1/4". Stamped FLYING COLORS on reverse; metal pin back is securely glued on. Excellent condition. - $40
Hinged Black Panther Cat Bracelet
Enameled hinged black panther or cat bracelet - in the style of Ciner -- with clear rhinestone crystals and colored glass cabochons. Very heavy and solid; brushed goldtone interior. 2 1/4" inside width. Excellent overall condition. - $65
1940's Potmetal & Enamel Lion Pin
Whimsical lion pin, circa 1940's, of enameled potmetal. 2 3/4" across. Some small fleabite pits in the metal. C-clasp pinback. - $30
Vintage JJ Pewtertone Poodle Dog Pin
Dancing pewtertone poodle dog pin has great detail - - a characteristic of vintage JJ (Jonette Jewelry). Two red rhinestone eyes. Measures 1 3/4" and is in excellent condition. - $10
