Flying Colors Ceramic Dog House Pin
Who's in the dog house? A pair of eyes peek out of this cute little ceramic dog house pin; 1 1/2" across and marked Flying Colors. Very good condition apart from mild crazing to the white surface (fairly typical with these 1980s ceramic pieces). - $30
Swoboda Jade Walrus Pin
Whimsical vintage figural pin by Swoboda features walrus of genuine jade, with garnet eyes and turquoise chips at the base. Goldtone setting; marked Swo, Inc. 1 5/8" across; like-new condition. - $65
Reed & Barton Koala Bracelet & Pendant REED & BARTON produced wonderful Damascene jewelry, much of which incorporated birds and wildlife. This set which features a Mama Koala in a tree with Baby Koala on her back (a design repeated three times around the cuff), includes a cuff bracelet in its original box, and a large pendant. Both items are signed on the back. Bracelet measures 1" wide at the front, 2" inside width, and 1" opening with some give. Pendant is 2 1/4". Excellent condition, although the foam in the box is crumbling. - $75
Reproduction Coro Deer Drinking from Water Brooch
Inspired by the famous 1940's Coro brooch depicting a deer drinking from water, this contemporary piece is goldtone, set with clear and colored rhinestones. This is a very dimensional piece, with the deer actually standing on a base measuring 1/2" deep. Clear rhinestone baguettes are set all along the front of the base, blue rhinestone baguettes suggest a waterfall, and there are pink rhinestone flowerettes. Goldtone metal. Measures 2" in height and is in mint condition. - $30
GAYLES OF LAUGHTER Resin Necklace for the Dog Lover! Another GAYLES OF LAUGHTER artisan theme necklace -- this one for the dog lover who has everything -- called "Beware of Bitch." It is made of resin beads and figurals, including a large dimensional beribboned floppy-eared pooch, dog bones, a bowl of dog food, sacks of dog food, and (ahem) even a newspaper with a little "present" on top. There is a "Beware of Bitch" tag near the clasp, and though the artist Gayle did not sign this one, I know it to be her work. 25" in length. - $120
Shoestring Ceramic Dairy Cow Necklace
Whimsical ceramic bead necklace by SHOESTRINGS features a 3 1/2" dairy cow with color-coordinated beads, and super-long black tie strings for adjustable length. Circa 1980s, excellent condition. We have a matching pin available as well. - $50
1940's Enameled Circus Horse Fur Clip
Vintage 1940's enameled fur clip may be from the same maker as the parade drum major and majorette fur clip pair available on Jazzle Dazzle. Enameled red and white, with clear rhinestone accents and a green rhinestone eye. Unmarked base metal, with a goldtone clip. 2 1/2" across. Some enamel loss as seen in photo; fur clip is in good working order. - $165
Vintage Reverse-Carved & Tinted Lucite Horse Pin
Absolutely gorgeous 1940's vintage lucite figural horse pin, carved front and back, and tinted with a golden yellow color on the back. 3" across, 2 3/4" in height. Metal pinback is set into the plastic. Excellent condition. - $160
1940's Lucite Figural Pin ~ March Hare or Peter Rabbit
What an amazing and unusual piece! 1940's vintage lucite figural pin is carved front and back, with tinting and painting on the reverse. He could be the March Hare ("I'm late I'm late I'm late!!") or he might be Peter Rabbit in that waistcoat. 3 1/4" height. Metal pinback is set into the plastic. Excellent condition. - $200
CELIA SEBIRI Sterling & Wood Panda Pendant
What a lovable face this panda has! He is made of wood and sterling silver overlay, with cut-out facial features to reveal the wood beneath. He stands 3" tall and has a silver bail on the back large enough to accommodate a heavy chain or cord. Marked C. Sebiri Sterling. Excellent condition. - $140
French Cutout Celluloid Pin ~ Mama & Baby Elephant
Unmarked French celluloid cutout pin imitates carved ivory, and depicts a mother and baby elephant amidst palm trees and flowers. Brass rope-twist frame, trombone clasp. 1 1/2" across; excellent condition. - $50
JJ Movable Google-Eyed Alligator & Bird Pin
Contemporary figural pin by J.J. (Jonette Jewelry) features a pewter alligator with google-eyes and a hinged mouth that opens to reveal a bird. This pin was produced as part of J.J.'s "Artifacts" line, and can be worn with mouth open or closed. 1 3/4" across. Very cute and in like-new condition! - $15
Ruby Z Ceramic Shetland Sheep Dog Pin ~ On Card
This shaggy Shetland sheep dog pin in ceramic, circa 1980's, was made by Ruby Z and is still attached to the original card. (The Ruby Z logo is hidden beneath his head.) He measures 2 3/4" across, 2 1/2" height. Some mild surface craze lines to the glaze, as seen in the photo, though this is fairly typical for these items. - $60
Hattie Carnegie Faux Coral Asian Man Riding Water Buffalo Pin
Hattie Carnegie pin brooch depicts an Asian man riding a water buffalo. Faux coral resin bodies with detailed gold tone and gold tone textured backing; marked Hattie Carnegie in raised oval cartouche on reverse. 2" across; 1 3/4" height. Excellent like-new condition. - $340
1940's ELZAC Ceramic Monkey ~ Lucite Tail
Vintage 1940's ceramic monkey pin brooch by California Pottery maker Elzac. This green charmer has a flirty close-eyed smile, and looped orange lucite tail. There may have once been a pillbox hat on top of the head, but otherwise pin is in excellent condition. 3 1/2" tall. - $100
Flying Colors Ceramic Mice Necklace
Charming Flying Colors ceramic mouse theme necklace is sure to give a giggle. Baby blue, pink and grayish-white color scheme, with a total of seven mice. Too cute! 16 1/2" length with screw-barrel clasp closure. Mark appears on back of one of the mice. Excellent condition. - $160
FLYING COLORS This Little Pig Went to Market Necklace
Superb and unusual ceramic theme necklace from FLYING COLORS features the beloved counting rhyme "This Little Piggy Went to Market."
This little piggy went to market;
This little piggy stayed home;
This little piggy had roast beef;
This little piggy had none;
This little piggy cried wee-wee-wee all the way home."
This piece is depicted in Ann Pitman's book Inside the Jewelry Box: Volume 3. All five pigs are represented, as well as the directional signs "Market" and "Home." (I love the stay-at-home piggy, who is reading "Hamlet.") The largest pig measures about 2" height, and the total length of the necklace is 18". Large irregularly shaped turquoise blue beads are strung on sturdy wire filament. Screw-barrel clasp closure. Mark appears on back of one of the pigs. Condition is excellent! - SOLD
Vintage Monkey In Palm Tree Pin ~ Blue Rhinestones
Circa 1940s/50s, this whimsical figural brooch features a monkey climbing in a palm tree, his outstretched hand reaching for a coconut. Blue rhinestone accents are set into several fronds. The monkey is goldtone while the tree is silvertone base metal. 2 3/4". No maker's marks, but has stamped circles on reverse which I've seen for other figural pins. Very good condition with a touch of plating wear in places, and a couple very small pinpoint holes in the base of the trunk (although I'm not sure whether this could have been intentional as part of the design). - $70
FLYING COLORS Ceramic Cat Necklace
This 1980's ceramic figural necklace features a very detailed and dimensional kitty cat, looking resplendent in his big blue bow. Clover-shaped beads are painted with little things kitties like: fish, milk, mousie, and another kitty! Large irregularly shaped sky blue beads are strung along wire filament, with screw-barrel clasp closure. Cat measures slightly over 2" wide; total necklace length is 16 1/2". Excellent condition. - $165
Ruby Z Dancing Polar Bear Pin
Whimsical ceramic pin brooch by Ruby Z (Candace Loheed) features a dancing polar bear in purple polka-dot tutu and colorful party hat. 3 1/4" in height. Excellent condition; stamped Ruby Z on reverse. - $70
