CIS Cissy Zoltowska Dandelion Brooch ~ Fuschia & Purples
What a knockout piece, the famous "Dandelion" puffball brooch by Countess Cissy Zoltowska of France. Unmarked but distinctly her handiwork, and referenced in Ginger Moro's book "European Designer Jewelry." Brilliant "points up" glass stones in fuschia, purple and lavender are each set into cuplike mountings at the end of curving sculptural metal tendrils, connected to the center metal stem and pin back. Silvertone plating. 3 3/4" height, 2 1/4" width across flower. Condition is very good with slight scrape to metal plating on back of stem.View of back - $300
Andree Bazot Multicolor Glass & Enamel Necklace
Three-part necklace with sculptural crescent shapes features raised jeweltone "cookies" in ruby red, sapphire blue, teal blue, emerald green. Such rich deep colors, set against a gold- and silver-colored foil enameled background. The back of the necklace is marked "Paris" though this is recognizable as the work of Andree Bazot. Goldtone rattail chains for the neck pieces, with hook and link chain extension for adjustable fit. 15 1/2" total length. Excellent overall condition. - $500
French Art Deco Red Glass and Chrome Necklace
Screaming Art Deco red glass and chrome necklace; unmarked, but appears to be French. Beaded neck pieces include clear tubular beads (silver paint has worn off somewhat). 18 1/2", screw-barrel clasp. - $150
Andree Bazot Blue Flower Pin
Signed ANDREE BAZOT pin looks like a stylized flower, with blue and white foiling, and raised opalescent glass "cookies." 2 1/2" across. Has trombone-style pinback and a bail so the piece can be hung on a necklace chain. Excellent overall condition apart from an enameling chip on the back of one of the fronds. - $350
Rousselet ? French Glass Floral & Pearl Drop Earrings
These remarkable clip earrings are unsigned, but appear to be French -- probably Rousselet. They are beautifully made, with molded pink and blue glass flower clusters, gilt brass flower cups with small faux pearl in the center, wired strands of tiny faux seed pearls, and chain drops with tiny blue glass beads and molded pearlescent leaf shapes. 2 1/4" total height. Excellent condition with pearl nacre and glass beads intact, no sign of corrosion, clips in good working order. - $265
French ? Vintage Blue Art Glass Brooch This absolutely stunning, well-made brooch is marked with the number 41 -- a mark that we've seen on other beautifully constructed jewelry, but that remains a mystery at this point. Possibly French, this 1 1/2" domed pin features mottled turquoise-colored art glass cabochons, clusters of tiny turquoise-colored opaque stones, and tiny aquamarine-colored rhinestones. Ornate filigree work and setting in goldtone. This just sparkles like crazy and is in beautiful condition. Back View - $100
Andree Bazot Blue & White Enameled Bracelet
This achingly beautiful bracelet is a rare find, by Paris designer Andree Bazot. Her pieces are extremely difficult to come by in the U.S., and this one features a fabulous sky blue and white color scheme, with traces of gold color. The background is foiled, and there are raised clear swirls and iridescent blue bubble clusters. Measures 8 1/2" length with push-slot clasp, safety chain. Condition overall is excellent, with enameling intact. There are some traces of plating wear on the metal connectors between the links. - $500
French Brass & Blue Glass Beaded Pin Brooch
Very pretty double flower brooch of brass and pate de verre glass flowers in pale and dark blue is French, possibly Rousselet. 2 5/8" across. Brooch has a trombone clasp. Very good vintage condition with a some mild spots of verdigris beneath the glass flowers. - $150
Rousselet ? French Lapis Blue & White Milk Glass Bead Deco Necklace
Stunning color combination in this Art Deco era necklace, possibly by Rousselet. Swirled lapis blue glass beads, graduated in size, coordinated with white milk glass beads. The round and pendant-shaped white glass beads near the center have molded swirl marks and appear to be handmade as they are not identical in shape or size. Further back along the necklace, the white beads are smooth and shaped like teardrop pendants. Strung on double-strand white cord, very sturdy, ending with a rounded brass screw-barrel clasp marked Made in France. 19" length. Excellent condition. - $180
Zoe Coste France Floral Necklace & Earrings
Gorgeous floral collar-style necklace in an orange, yellow and gold color scheme, features goldtone metal flowers (petals are lightly domed), each flower with a center glass "paperweight" -- a glass domed cabochon, collet-set, with another flower inside. The effect is like the Victorian/Edwardian reverse-painted "goofus glass" pieces. The flowers are linked with coral-colored glass beads and round goldtone metal spacer beads. Each flower measures 1 1/2" diameter; total necklace length is approximately 18" with slide-in clasp. Matching clip earrings are also 1 1/2" diameter. Condition is excellent, although the Zoe Coste mark on the raised oval cartouche has been either worn or scraped off -- part of the name can still be seen, and "Made in France" is intact. Another View Another View - $350
Andree Bazot Red & Silver Enameled Brooch
Beautiful silver foil and red enameling in this Andree Bazot of Paris enameled brooch. Scallop design suggests a floral motif, and there is also a pendant bail on the back so this could be worn on a necklace chain. The center is a translucent red glass cabochon, fused to the enameling, surrounded by small opalescent "cookies." 2 1/4" height. Signed Andree Bazot Paris on reverse. Excellent overall condition apart from some spots of enamel loss on a few of the petal tips. - $350
Andree Bazot Necklace ~ Pink & Yellow Enameling
Stunning and rare French enameled necklace by Andree Bazot of Paris features triangular-shaped links, each corner a flower shape. Bazot's technique of enameling over foil, and the application of raised "cookies" are utilized here with translucent yellow and pink border. Raised metallic gold paint outlines the pink coloring. Signed Andree Bazot on reverse. 20" total length; fit can be adjusted with hook and chain closure. Excellent condition. Another View Another View - $950
Andree Bazot Byzantine Enameled Cuff Bracelet & Pin Set
Very striking color combination and Byzantine style pattern in this Andree Bazot enameled segmented cuff bracelet and pin set. Burgundy, red and blue enameled dots and rectangles within raised gold-colored borders, against a gray-foiled background under clear lacquer. Bracelet measures 1 1/2" wide at the front, 2 3/8" inside width, with push-slot clasp at the back and safety chain. Pin brooch measures 3 1/2" across and has a two-part pin with trombone clasp. Both pieces are counter-enameled and signed Andree Bazot, Paris. Price reflects some imperfections and wear, including edge wear and darkening in places, as well as some small edge and corner chips in places. Nevertheless the set is still quite attractive and wearable. - $385
French Tribal Style Blue-White & Wood Bead Necklace
This fun vintage French necklace has a tribal look, and is set with very chunky large beads with a bluish-white tinge, and wood discs. I'm not sure if the blue-white beads are some type of plastic or wood; they have a very "clunky" feel to them. 17 1/2" length with spring-ring clasp. Restrung on nylon. - $40
Fabulous Pink & White French Glass Necklace
One of the most incredible pieces I've ever found, this mouthwatering raspberry, pink and creamy white glass necklace looks French -- possibly Rousselet. Art glass at its best, with beads in the shape of leaves, ruffled bells, freeform "anemones," interspersed with clusters of raspberry and clear glass drops. 15 3/4" length with screw-barrel clasp. Excellent, all-original condition. - $650
French Glass Beaded Bib Necklace ~ Raspberry, Blue & Faux Pearl This French beaded bib necklace is very similar to one pictured in Fabulous Fakes (Carole Tanenbaum). Strands of glittery raspberry glass lozenges and rounds, swirled blue glass rounds, iridescent aurora borealis beads, and imitation pearls are attached to rows of faux pearls and interlocking goldtone chains. Very complex and full piece, with beads going all the way to the decorated slide-in clasp. 14 1/2" length. Excellent condition. - $1200
Andree Bazot Orange & Blue Enamel Earrings
These wonderful vintage clip earrings are classic Andree Bazot of Paris. Large fused rust-colored orange glass "cookies" with a blue enameled background, with metallic gold borders around each color. 1 1/4" height. The orange coloring looks different depending on the lighting angle and is typically more rust-colored than it seems in the photo. Earrings are both signed on back and have Bazot's typical reddish-brown counter-enameling. Very good overall condition with some normal fleabite enamel loss around the edges. - $95
French Deco Pink & Blue Art Glass Bead Necklace
This vintage necklace is breathtaking, with speckled rose pink and pale creamy blue art glass round beads, each separated with a semi-translucent pink disc spacer bead. Rounds are graduated in size (3/4" center bead, 3/8" end beads). Strung on chain; clasp is rounded screw-barrel marked Made in France. 17" length. Excellent condition. - $350
French Creamy Pink Glass Bead Necklace
Gorgeous vintage French necklace, possibly dating back to the Art Deco era, features heavy glass beads of creamy pink, the color of angelskin coral. Beads are graduated in size, ranging from 3/8" to 7/8", and are securely strung on chain. 27 1/2" total length (could be doubled around a slim neck) and closes with a brass screw-barrel clasp. This is a quality piece, one made to last, and the condition is excellent. - $180
French Green Swirled Glass Bead Necklace
French art glass choker necklace features swirled green and milky white freeform glass beads alternating with smaller barrel-shaped beads. Strung on multi-strand twisted twine with rounded metal screw-barrel clasp closure. 18" length; excellent condition. - $80
