Hatpins and Brooches
1960's Orb Mid Century Modern Brooch Otto Robert Bade
1960's Orb Mid Century Modern Brooch Otto Robert Bade 3" wide with no bends or<br>dents.<br><br>Otto R. Bade<br>A self taught silversmith, whose roots originate from a farm in Nebraska. Otto,<br>who had visited his grandfather to visit the 1940 World's Fair, realized that he<br>did not want to pursue the life of a farmer so, in 1941, he went to New York to<br>discover his future. He answered just one employment ad and showed up for the<br>interview. Frank (Francisco) Rebajes explained that he was looking for someone<br>to take his studio art pieces and increase production capability. He said to<br>Otto "See what you can do" and handed Otto one of his favorite pieces, the<br>"Ubangi Face". At the end of the day Frank was amazed. Otto had created some<br>jigs and a process to mass produce Franks art. Otto made in just one day, one<br>hundred perfect Ubangi Face sculptured pins. Frank knew then that his dream to<br>provide wearable art to the masses would now be realized.<br><br>Frank Rebajes was considered the first master in the art of copper jewelry and<br>crafts and Otto was the Foreman that insured the designs were artfully and<br>masterfully produced. More importantly Frank and Otto enjoyed a friendship that<br>would last a lifetime.<br><br>Rebajes Wearable Art was one of the top Jewelry producers in the 1940s and 50s<br>with hundreds of top stores accross the nation carrying the line. Otto, now with<br>decades of silversmithing skills left the company and started his own business<br>"Orb Originals" in 1958 with much success. Frank sold the Rebajes name and<br>business to Otto in 1960 and moved to Spain where he returned to small studio<br>work and his scientific research of the "Mobius".<br><br>With Otto's business growing, he had added the workshop, machinery, and catalog<br>designs from Rebajes. Business kept on growing and going quite well, until in<br>1981, when Otto was held up and severely pistol whipped leaving him in critical<br>condition. After a long recovery from the injuries, Otto and his wife Dae moved<br>to New Hope, PA.<br><br>Orb Silvermiths remains a staple to the community of New Hope, PA to this day.<br>Otto, now well into his nineties, is still instrumental in ensuring that the<br>Rebajes hallmark carries on with the traditions and craftsmanship that made the<br>Rebajes name so famous and sought after for over eighty years.
$70.00
Large Antique 14k Hardstone Cameo Sardonyx Carnelian Brooch
Large Antique 14k Hardstone Cameo Sardonyx Carnelian Brooch. Very high relief,<br>very fine cameo, signed on the back. 2.25" tall x 1 5/8" wide 33.5 grams. Marked<br>and tested 14k gold.
$1,450.00
Vintage Native American Sterling Hatpin collection
Vintage Native American Sterling Hatpin collection. Selling the 5 shown, all high content sterling with various stones/shell. Zome Zuni, some Navajo. Dating from mid to late 20th century. Largest 2.25" x 1 1/8", life sized hand for scale. 41.4 grams total weight.
$395.00
Vintage Zuni Carved Turquoise cluster Hatpin
Vintage Zuni Carved Turquoise cluster Hatpin 40mm wide, 12.2 grams. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.
$245.00
Navajo Sterling Kingman Tuquoise Brooch by F Burnside
Navajo Sterling Kingman Tuquoise Brooch by F Burnside. Nice old piece circa mid 20th century. 2.25" x 1.25" x 19 grams with no issues.
$175.00
1930's Chinese Sterling Silver EnamelTurquoise gilt filigree fan Brooch
1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Enamel with Turquoise gold gilt filigree fan Brooch. Chinese from the first half of the 20th century, simply marked silver. 2.75" wide and long with no issues.
$295.00
Navajo J.B. Platero Sterling Silver Turquoise Kokopelli Pin/Brooch
Navajo J.B. Platero Sterling Silver Turquoise Kokopelli Pin/Brooch. No issues 2 1/8" x 1 1/8"
$50.00
c1960 14K Ty Lee Hong Kong Opal/pink Sapphire Spider Brooch
c1960 14K Ty Lee Hong Kong Opal/pink Sapphire Brooch. 5.75cm long x 2cm tall. Marked and tested 14k gold, natural pink Ruby. Can't find the diamond tester charger, but they're small anyways. Very fun piece from the third quarter of the 20th century. 4.6 grams
$450.00
Large Sterling Jasperware Porcelain brooch
Large Sterling Jasperware Porcelain brooch. Marked sterling, porcelain unmarked. 2 3/8" wide. My guess is it's from the first half of the 20th century. No damage or issues.
$90.00
c1880 14k Gold/Gem grade Coral Cabochon Stickpin
c1880 14k Gold/Gem grade Coral Cabochon Stickpin. 3" long with 14.5mm gem grade coral cabochon. 4.1 grams. Unmarked but tested 14k gold.
$235.00
Niels Erik From Sterling Denmark MCM Atomoic Brooch
Niels Erik From Sterling Denmark MCM Atomoic Brooch. 1 5/8" wide x 9/16" beautiful condition with no issues. Danish jeweller and silversmith Niels Erik From ( N.E. From) was born in 1908 and opened his first workshop in 1931 when he was still only twenty-three . Over the next forty years Niels Erik went on to become one one of the greats of Danish design, and created many works including floral-inspired designs often set with semi-precious gemstones. These pieces took inspiration from the Skønvirke style. This was a Scandinavian development that formed part of Denmark’s Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movement . This movement ususally took inspiration from nature with designs incorporating flowers and floral motifs as well as featuring natural creatures such as fish. N.E. FROM JEWELLRY STYLES - EARLY FLORAL DESIGNS AND LATER ABSTRACT MODERNIST PIECES N.E. From’s output generally displays one of two distinct styles. In the early years of production he produced wiry, thin, foliage and floral pieces .However, beginning in the 1950's the work produced by From (which were often the designs of other designers) had a very different look. No longer does the jewellery feature romantic, detailed designs from nature. The later pieces have modernist, clean lines with geometric and abstract shapes. Occasionally the modern designs show nature as inspiration with abstract blossom and leaf and blossom shapes. In generally though, they follow the trend of the 1950s of , spare, minimalist design.production .
$95.00
Sterling Stuart NYE Feather Brooch Handmade
Sterling Stuart NYE Feather Brooch Handmade. 3.5" x 7/8" Nice vintage piece in good condition. About Stuart Nye In the depths of the depression, Stuart Nye bought some second hand tools and a little silver. Without any experience in jewelry or metal work, but with good taste, an eye for beauty and faith in himself, he began to make a few simple bangle bracelets. Through trial and error he learned the nature of his materials and began to fashion silver into the leaves and flowers so characteristic of our jewelry today. From that day in 1933 when Mr. Nye began, our shop has changed in many ways. It has moved from an attic room through a series of additions to a garage to the rustic building built especially for our use in 1948 which we now call "The Shop".
$65.00
Limoges France Porcelain Portrait Brooch Pair c1950's
Limoges France Porcelain Portrait Brooch Pair c1950's. Great pair from the mid 20th century. 2" tall x 1 5/8" wide, selling both.
$95.00
Russian Baltic Amber Grape Cluster Brooch
Russian Baltic Amber Grape Cluster Brooch. 2 1/8" long x 1 5/8" wide with no damage or wear from the third quarter of the 20th century with no damage or issues. Russian writin on reverse that I can't read.
$95.00
Huge Art Nouveau Repousse Sterling Tulip brooch with rhinestones
Huge Art Nouveau Sterling Tulip brooch with rhinestones. Nice large brooch from<br>the first half of the 20th century. 20 grams, 3 3/8" tall x 2.5" wide
$90.00
Sterling Stuart NYE Pinecones Brooch Handmade
Sterling Stuart NYE Pinecones Brooch Handmade. Nice vintage piece in good condition. 1.5" square About Stuart Nye In the depths of the depression, Stuart Nye bought some second hand tools and a little silver. Without any experience in jewelry or metal work, but with good taste, an eye for beauty and faith in himself, he began to make a few simple bangle bracelets. Through trial and error he learned the nature of his materials and began to fashion silver into the leaves and flowers so characteristic of our jewelry today. From that day in 1933 when Mr. Nye began, our shop has changed in many ways. It has moved from an attic room through a series of additions to a garage to the rustic building built especially for our use in 1948 which we now call "The Shop".
$40.00
2 Vintage Mexican Sterling Whimsical Brooches, Cow and Kids
2 Vintage Mexican Sterling Whimsical Brooches, Cow and Kids. Cow is 1 7/8" wide<br>23.2 grams total weight. Selling both with no issues, both sterling.
$65.00
1940s Art deco Guilloche enamel Rose Brooch 1 1/8"
1940s Art deco Guilloche enamel Rose Brooch 1 1/8" with no detectable wear or<br>damage.
$50.00
1960's JoAnn Dalsheim Huge Starfish Brooch
1960's JoAnn Dalsheim Huge Starfish Brooch 3.5" wide with no damage or<br>significant wear. I believe it's silverplated, to me it looks great just like<br>this with it's natural patina.
$85.00
c1900 10k gold Reticulated mounted Pink Conch shell cameo brooch
c1900 10k gold Reticulated mounted Pink Conch shell cameo brooch. Marked and<br>tested 10k gold. 1.25" x 1 1/8" with .75" x 9/16" cameo. No damage or issues.
$225.00
1920's Art deco Guilloche enamel Watson Sterling Genuine Cloisonné Brooch
1920's Art deco Watson Sterling Genuine Cloisonné Brooch. Great condition 1.75" wide x 5/8" tall with no detectable wear or damage.
$85.00
Mid Century Sterling Cat and Owl Brooch Signed
Mid Century Sterling Cat and Owl Brooch Signed. Selling both, they are both<br>signed, both great with no significant issues. I'm not sure who made either. Owl<br>is 1.75" tall and cat is 1.75" wide.
$115.00
1960's Scandinavian Flora Danica Brooch by Eggert
1960's Scandinavian Flora Danica Brooch by Eggert. Very fine piece of sculptural jewelry. No damage or issues. 2.25" wide.
$110.00
Vintage Sterling silver brooch Collection Beau New Years Eve Clover, Salt spoon
Vintage Sterling silver brooch Collection Beau New Years Eve Clover, Salt spoon (6). Selling the collection of 6 all mid 20th century all sterling silver with no issues. Total weight 50 grams largest is 3 7/8" wide.
$183.75
Vintage Sterling silver brooch Collection Grady Alexander, Mexican, Chinese Fili
Vintage Sterling silver brooch Collection Grady Alexander, Mexican, Chinese<br>Filigree 8 Selling all eight brooches shown with no issues. Largest is 2.75".<br>Nice fun collection from the third quarter of the 20th century. All sterling,<br>allmarked except for the more detailed chinese filigree flower which tested<br>sterling.
$225.00
Vintage Polish Sterling and Baltic amber brooch
Vintage Polish Sterling and Baltic amber brooch, 1.75" wide x 1 3/8" tall with no damage, marked 925 on pin.
$125.00
Fred Davis Abraham Paz Sterling Silver Angel Bird Brooch with Turquoise
Fred Davis Abraham Paz Sterling Silver Angel Bird Brooch with Turquoise 3/4 x 1<br>1/8 inches in size. Marked on back "925 Echo en Mexico" and with artist's logo -<br>might be Abraham Paz who was a silversmith & designer for Fred Davis. Also has<br>the old eagle mark with number 22 inside. Pin can be worn sideways (as a bird)<br>or up/down (as an angel).Good conditio, with no significant issues.
$110.00
c1900 Large Sterling Silver Arabian Knife Brooch
c1900 Large Sterling Silver Arabian Knife Brooch. 4" long with no issues. Very old piece fine quality over 100 years old.
$75.00
Antique Chinese Filigree Silver Enamel Turquoise and Coral Fingernail Brooch
Antique Chinese Filigree Silver Enamel Turquoise and Coral Fingernail Brooch. 3 3/8" long x 5/8" wide with no damage.
$175.00
Vintage Beau Sterling Violin Brooch
Vintage Beau Sterling Violin Brooch. 1 13/16" long with no issues.
$70.00
Vintage Sterling Silver and Natural Baltic Amber Pinback Brooch
Vintage Sterling Silver and Natural Baltic Amber Pinback Brooch. 1 3/8" tall x 1 7/8" wide. I couldn't find a mark but it tested sterling and authentic is amber.
$125.00
Sterling Silver Salt Spoon Brooch Pair
Sterling Silver Salt Spoon Brooch Pair. 2 old salt spoons about 100 years old made into brooches in the mid 20th century. No issues, similar patterns.
$73.50
5 Vintage Sterling Mexican Silver Brooch Lot
5 Vintage Sterling Mexican Silver Brooch Lot. The flower is mid 20th century, the others are closer to 1980's. Largest is 2" heart that is also a pendant. No issues, 65.2 grams total, selling the lot.
$125.00
c1940 Symmetalic Sterling & 14K Brooch
c1940 Symmetalic Sterling & 14K Brooch. 2 5/8" long gold plated silver. First used in 1936, Symmetalic is the registered trademark of W.E. Richards Company of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Symmetalic pieces were typically made of sterling silver, sometimes with gold vermeil, cultured pearls, and/or top quality rhinestones. Edwardian and Art Deco design influences are often seen. The quality of this jewelry is extremely high and it is not commonly seen. These factors are responsible for the extreme desirability of these pieces.
$75.00
Vintage Mexican Silver and Brass Mixed Metal modernist Brooch
Vintage Mexican Silver and Brass Mixed Metal Modernistic Brooch. Circa third quarter of 20th century with no issues. 2 5/8" wide x 1.5" tall.
$35.00
Antique Art Nouveau Baltic Amber Brooch in Sterling Mount Signed
Antique Art Nouveau Baltic Amber Brooch in Sterling Mount Signed. Large early 20th century pendant signed in two places, looks like MS in one place. 1 5/8" wide x 1.25" tall.
$135.00
1950's Robert Allison Scottish Sterling Thistle Brooch with Citrine Celtic
1950's Robert Allison Scottish Sterling Thistle Brooch with Citrine 1.5" wide x 1.25" tall. Good vintage condition with no significant issues.
$125.00
1950's Los Castillo Sterling Silver modernist Turquoise and Malachite Brooch
1950's Los Castillo Sterling Silver Modernistic Turquoise and Malachite Brooch. 2 3/8" wide x 1.75" tall. Good vintage condition with no significant issues.
$165.00
Vintage Georgiou gold tone Modernist brooch
Vintage Georgiou gold tone Modernistic brooch. Minor wear on glass rhinestone upon close examination.
$20.00
Jonette Jewelry Gold Tone Cat and Mouse Brooch
Jonette Jewelry Gold Tone Cat and Mouse Brooch. 2 3/8" wide with no issues. Menu Cart Home › WEC: Thoughts about Jewelry ›Jonette Jewelry Company aka JJ Jewelry Jonette Jewelry Company aka JJ Jewelry Posted by Laurie Zeiden on Aug 07, 2017 Jonette Jewelry Company, or JJ, was a Providence, Rhode Island company in business from 1935 through 2006. The name of the company wasn't always the same. Originally, the company, started by Abraham Lisker, was called The Providence Jewelry Company. Over the years, the company's name was changed to Lisker & Lisker and after a significant slow-down in production during the years of World War II, the company revamped and resurfaced as Jonette Jewelry. JJ is known for it's novelty jewelry, including figurals and animal designs and its Christmas themed jewelry. In the 1980's, JJ produced two specialty lines: Artifacts, a line of novelty pins, and Santa Fe, a line of American western jewelry. JJ jewelry is fairly easy to find in the secondary marketplace and prices can be very reasonable. The most recent pieces can usually be purchased even if you have a very tight budget making JJ a great value and an easy start to a costume jewelry collection.
$25.00
Jez Jezlaine Sterling Silver Cat and Mouse Brooch
Jez Jezlaine Sterling Silver Cat and Mouse Brooch . 1" x 1 5/16" good vintage condition.
$55.00
3 1940's sterling silver brooches
3 1940's sterling silver brooches. 2 Mexican silver from the 40's, one Jewel Art, likely 1950's American made. Largest 2 5/8" x 2.5" 48.8 grams total weight.
$165.00
Vintage Greek filigree, Danecraft sterling brooch lot
Vintage Greek filigree, Danecraft sterling brooch lot. Selling the three broches shown, largest 2" wide, total weight 14.1 grams, I'm sure two are sterling, not completely sure about the greek filigree one.
$55.00
Heavy Vintage Sterling Flower brooch
Heavy Vintage Sterling Flower brooch 2 3/8" 31.3 grams.
$95.00
Large Antique 18k Hardstone Cameo Sardonyx Carnelian Brooch
Large Antique 18k Hardstone Cameo Sardonyx Carnelian Brooch. Amazing 19th<br>century at the latest high relief tested and guaranteed to be a minimum of solid<br>18k gold. 2.25" tall x 1 5/8" wide 34.7 grams.
$1,875.00
Sterling Cat Brooch Onyx and Marcasite Art Deco Mid Century Pin
Good looking piece measures 1 7/7" x 7/8"
$50.00
1940's Art deco Mexican Sterling/turquoise brooch
1940's Art deco Mexican Sterling/turquoise brooch 2.5" x 1.5" 20 grams.
$85.00
1930's Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Enamel with Turquoise and coral fan brooch
1930's Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Enamel with Turquoise and coral fan brooch.<br>Chinese from the first half of the 20th century, simply marked silver. 2.75"<br>wide and long with no issues.
$295.00
Vintage Hand Painted Enamel brooch
Vintage Hand Painted Enamel brooch. Wonderful hand painted brooch on copper<br>enamel in silver (unknown content) frame. Pin on the back is steel. 1 5/8" tall<br>x 1 3/8" wide.
$55.00
Large Antique gilt silver High Relief Conch Shell cameo brooch
Large 10k gold High Relief Conch Shell cameo pendant/brooch. Very large well<br>carved high relief conch came marked and tested 10k gold with hand engraved<br>border. 2 5/8" tall x 1 7/8" wide x 30.5 grams.
$385.00
Retro Collection Mexican Sterling/Brass Mixed metals brooches x
Retro Collection Mexican Sterling/Brass Mixed metals brooches. Selling the exact collection shown, hand polished. All of them are sterling silver with brass accents and marked 925 or sterling. Penny shown in second pic for scale. Widest is the Abstract tube Curtis Jere looking thing at 3.5" wide. Total weight 84.7 grams, different makers as shown. No damage. These are approximately 40 years old and possibly never worn.
$185.00
Retro Collection Mexican Sterling/Brass Mixed metals brooches w
Retro Collection Mexican Sterling/Brass Mixed metals brooches. Selling the exact collection shown, hand polished. All of them are sterling silver with brass accents and marked 925 or sterling. Penny shown in second pic for scale. Tallest is the Erte style woman 2.5" tall. Total weight 63.9 grams, different makers as shown. No damage. These are approximately 40 years old and possibly never worn.
$175.00
Retro Collection Mexican Sterling/Brass Mixed metals brooches e
Retro Collection Mexican Sterling/Brass Mixed metals brooches. Selling the exact collection shown, unpolished, will clean up beautifully with little effort if desired. All of them are sterling silver with brass accents and marked 925 or sterling. Penny shown in second pic for scale. Longest is 4.5" Total weight 169.4 grams, different makers as shown. No damage. These are approximately 40 years old and possibly never worn.
$325.00
2 Scottish Sterling Thistle Stickpins and one more victorian sterling stickpin
2 Scottish Sterling Thistle Stickpins and one more victorian sterling stickpin. Selling the three stickpins shown, one victorian marked on shaft sterling 4 7/8" long. The other two with British halllmarks that I don't have time took up indicating they are sterling, both 7" long. Selling all three with no damage silverdrawer
$265.00
1960's Vintage Lucite/Art Glass Mosquito/Dragonfly Brooch
1960's Vintage Lucite/Art Glass Mosquito/Dragonfly Brooch. This piece is super cool and estate fresh circa mid 20th century guaranteed. I think it's a ual revolution things as the way it's shaped it really would have been impossible to pin on something that didn't extend from the rest of the body like a breast. 2.75" long x 2.5" wide x 1.5" tall. No damage or issues The body is Lucite and the wings, body, and head are glass. Very unusual item. While dragonfly brooches have been popular for 150 years or so I believe this is a mosquito because of it's legs. kitshelf
$95.00
Don Lucas Southwestern sterling coral, and Sugilte Hatpin
Don Lucas Southwestern sterling coral, and Sugilte Hatpin 3" x 1 1/16" with no<br>issues.<br><br>The Don Lucas Heritage Collection was launched nearly 40 years ago. Handmade and<br>crafted jewelry, with Earth's rare gems and potent semi-precious stones. Don is<br>committed to preserving the origins of our country's lost traditions; honoring<br>America's Native and artful history. His authentic wearable works are at once<br>classic and bold. His commitment to custom techniques and celebrated ritual,<br>exalts the Don Lucas collection as one of the world's most appreciated bespoke<br>fine jewelry lines still alive today.
$195.00
Vintage Sterling Floral and Leaf Brooches Signed GA
Vintage Sterling Floral and Leaf Brooches Signed GA. Selling both, high quality<br>with no issues. 20.5 grams total.
$70.00
Vintage Taylord Gold Filled Ginko leaf brooch
Vintage Taylord Gold Filled Ginko leaf brooch. 1.5" wide 5.7 grams with no damage or detectable wear.
$40.00
c1900 R Blackington American Art Nouveau Sterling brooch
c1900 R Blackington American Art Nouveau Sterling brooch 2.25" wide 4.5 grams<br>with no issues.<br><br>R. BLACKINTON & CO - North Attleboro, MA<br>Founded in 1862 by Walter Balou, Thomas S. Mann and Roswell Blackinton. Sold in<br>1967 to Wells Inc. Managed and owned for many years by members of Ballou and<br>Blackington families. Manufacturer of sterling silver and gold novelties. In the<br>1930s the company was in some way linked to H.R. Morss & Co., Inc. operating at<br>the same address, 244 Broad, Attleboro, and with the same management.
$65.00
1982 MMA Bronze Bee Stickpin
1982 MMA Bronze Bee Stickpin. Sold by the Metropolitain Museum of art in the<br>1980's, great with no significant issues. Marked on back 1982 MMA.<br>silverdrawer
$85.00
