Warner Blue Aurora Borealis Cat Figural Pin
Gorgeous signed WARNER figural seated cat pin features blue aurora borealis rhinestones, with clear rhinestones decorating his collar and tail. Silver tone metal setting; marked WARNER in oval cartouche on reverse. 2 3/4" height; excellent condition with all stones present and sparkling, metal plating intact.View of back - $95
FLYING COLORS Ceramic Farm Theme Necklace
This wonderful ceramic whimsy necklace by FLYING COLORS features a farm theme, with pendants including a red barn, chicken, sheep, cow and pig. Irregularly shaped and sized green ceramic beads add to the folk art hand-made look. All elements are securely strung on wire/nylon filament. At 19 1/4" length, this can be paired up with one of several shorter necklaces also produced by the same company featuring one of the animals. Excellent condition, with maker's mark on back of cow pendant. - SOLD
1940s Carved Wood & Leather Giraffe Head Pin
Unusual carved wood figural pin, circa 1940s, is that of a giraffe head. Painted eye and mouth, leather ears and real fur mane. Love the carving to show off the long neck! This is bold and showy, measuring approximately 4". Plastic and metal pinback (pin is a bit tight). Very good vintage condition with a couple small spots rough to the touch that are (not conspicuous to the eye. - $70
1940s Carved Wood Full Body Giraffe Figural Pin
Great vintage item! Circa 1940's/50s, this carved wood figural pin is crafted with simple yet elegant artistry, a full body giraffe looking backward over his shoulder. Measures 4" height. Two-part metal pinback is embedded in back. Very good condition apart from a couple small surface scrapes. - $30
Flying Colors Ceramic White Bunny Rabbit Pin
Sweet ceramic white rabbit with blue and white kerchief pin on original FLYING COLORS card. 2 3/4"; mint condition. - $30
Early Hattie Carnegie Sterling Silver Capricorn Zodiac Pin
Fantastic figural brooch is marked Sterling, and is attributable to Hattie Carnegie based on non-sterling signed versions in this same series. The patent for pins in this series was registered in 1944 by designer Hugo de Alteriis. Beautifully crafted, with classical Greco-Roman figure holding the horn of the ram, with a faceted ruby red glass stone set into a star shape, and the word Capricorn incised in a banner at the bottom. 2" across; excellent vintage condition with minimal scratching/plating nicks observable on reverse under magnification. - $240
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Colorful Spotted Ceramic Dinosaur Pin
Ceramic stegosaurus dinosaur pin brooch is the friendly variety, with gaily colored polka dots and lavender colored plates. Measures just under 3 1/2" across; stamped RUBY Z on reverse (artist Candace Loheed's line). Excellent condition. - SOLD
Adorable 1940s ELZAC Ceramic & Fur LION Face Pin
One of the sweetest 1940's California Pottery ceramic animal pins I've ever had, no doubt made b ELZAC. Light brown ceramic glazed face the sweetest, most angelic painted expression with green on the closed eyelids, long eyelashes, a cute red nose and mouth. Decorated with a huge mane of real fur securely affixed to the back, and a leather bow at the neck which matches the green of the eyelids. Metal c-clasp pin back is affixed to a wood oval disc on reverse. Cat face measures about 2" total height; nearly 6" total height with mane factored in. Condition is excellent with paint intact, clean back, very light surface crazing to tan glaze. - $200
Vintage Carved Wood Giraffe Head Bangle Bracelet
Beautiful vintage bangle bracelet features a spotted giraffe, the head beautifully carved in three dimensional detail, body spotted all around. The wood is buttery smooth, a great piece. 1/2" wide and thick, with standard 2 1/2" diameter opening. - $15
Jewelry 10 / Cynthia Chuang Mouse Stickpin
Contemporary enamel artists and husband-and-wife team Cynthia Chuang and Erh-Ping Tsai created this wonderful enamel and porcelain mouse stick pin. Tail and whiskers are wires, and the piece measures 2 5/8" x 3 1/2". Stamped Jewelry 10 on reverse. Excellent condition. - $80
Razza Style 1970s Elephant Pendant Necklace ~ Resin Body
This large chunky pendant necklace, circa 1970s, features a 3" elephant in textured gold-tone metal, with a molded resin body. Unmarked but looks very much like Razza; possibly an unsigned version. 18 1/2" etched gold-tone link chain with spring-ring clasp. Very good condition with minor occasional plating wear. - $40
Vintage Enameled Tiger Head Necklace & Earring Set
1970s/80s figural necklace and pierced earring set is unmarked but created in the style of Kenneth Jay Lane. Necklace centerpiece consists of an enameled metal tiger head holding a triangle in his mouth; plastic beads continue the color scheme of creme, orange and black. 17" length with slide-in clasp. Matching 1" earrings have posts for pierced ears; these may have been converted from clips though I'm not certain about that. The set is vintage and has been gently worn with mild metal plating wear to bead spacers and back of pendant. Front looks fine. - SOLD
Vintage Figural Rhinestone Cat Pin ~ Trembler Tail
Vintage figural cat pin is unmarked but looks similar to cats made by Warner. This guy has a rounded had and body set with metallic gold-colored rhinestones, goldtone metal whiskers, and clear rhinestones set into the ears, collar and tail. The tail is attached to a spring so that it trembles with wearer's movement. 2" height; very good condition with all stones present and in good color. - $50
Flying Colors Ceramic Black & White Bunny Rabbit Pin
This large ceramic pin by FLYING COLORS features a sweet-faced black and white bunny rabbit. 2 1/4" across, in mint condition on original card. - $40
Sculptural Enameled Pink Mouse Pin
These sweet, tiny little mouse pin is vintage and fashioned from enameled stamped metal. 1". Marked "Foriegn" [sic] on pin back. Excellent condition. - $10
Capri Metallic Gold Rhinestone Poodle Dog Pin
Unsigned poodle dog pin, circa 1960s, is a Capri design. This wonderful figural dog was produced in a variety of color combinations, and this fellow features metallic gold rhinestones accented with clear mirrored chatons and marquises, and tiny red crystals for the eye and nose. Gold-tone metal setting; very solid construction. Measures approximately 2" in height and width. Excellent condition. - $65