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
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
Ruby Z Ceramic Spaniel (?) Dog Pin
Smiling ceramic dog is white with brown and black patches. Perhaps a spaniel? Pin by Ruby Z measures approximately 3 3/4" across. Glued on metal pinback. Condition is good overall apart from normal crazing to the white, and some fleabite edge nicks in spots (inconspicuous to the casual observer). - $45
Leaping Deer Trembler Pin
Another fun novelty vintage trembler pin in the same style as the one above -- this has a leaping deer attached to a spring 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. - $35
Parrot Pearls Ceramic Race Horse Necklace
Wonderful ceramic necklace design by Parrot Pearls features a galloping race horse center pendant (3 1/2" length), green and white checkered horseshoes (1 1/2"), irregularly shaped orange-red and white rounds, green and white-checkered tubular beads. 22" length with metal screw-barrel clasp and safety chain. Elements are strung on sturdy nylon filament. Very good overall condition apart from light crazing to white elements, and a slight, inconspicuous paint scrape at the tip of the horse's tail. - $400
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
Flying Colors Ceramic Patchwork Cat Pin
Adorable ceramic cat pin by Flying Colors features colorful patchwork and a smiling face. 2" wide with glued-on metal pinback. Excellent condition. - $35
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
Ceramic Zebra and Bead Necklace
Very cute artisan necklace features ceramic striped zebra pendants and nice fat black rounds. Zebras are about 1 1/4" across; rounds are 1/2" across. One zebra is marked drv on back. Elements are securely strung on nylon filament; spring-ring metal clasp. 17" length. Very good condition with some slight roughness along edges (can be felt rather than seen). - $60
1940s Elzac Bunky the Monkey with Pink Lucite Tail Pin From the 1940s, when wartime meant innovative jewelry designs from alternative (non-metal) materials like ceramic and lucite. This whimsical ceramic monkey (advertised as Bunky the Monkey) by Elzac has handpainted facial features, a little cap and curly pink lucite tail. 2 1/2" x 2 3/4". Metal c-clasp and plastic pinback is glued onto back. Very good vintage condition, apart from mild surface crazing. - $200
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. - SOLD
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
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
Eisenberg Picasso Style Enameled Elephant Pin
This large and colorful figural elephant pin (circa 1960's/70's) is colorfully enameled in a kind of Pop Art psychedelic pattern; raised goldtone outlines the colors. Unmarked, reminiscent of the Eisenberg Picasso enameled series. Brushed goldtone setting. Measures nearly 2 1/2" in both directions. Like-new condition! - $65
