Goofus White Flower Pin
Goofus glass reverse-painted white-petaled flower -- a zinnia perhaps? Nice clean image -- excellent condition apart from a few mild spots of discoloration on background, right near flower head. Stamped gilt frame; 1 3/8".
- $45
Goofus Glass Fairy & Flowers Pin
Goofus glass reverse painted pin features a fairy or sprite crouched among the flowers. A very popular theme in the Art Nouveau era. Design is incised and painted onto back of a clear glass piece, set into a tooled gilt open-backed frame. C-clasp pinback. 1 5/8" across. - $75
Goofus Glass Greek Muse Pin
Reverse-painted "goofus glass" pin features a Classical Greek goddess or Muse done in gold relief. Image and faux mother-of-pearl background are clean and sharp. Brass setting (some wear to plating on the back). 1 3/8" across. - $45
Goofus Glass Red Flower Basket Pin
Unusual foiled red flower basket in this Victorian era goofus glass pin. 1 3/4" across. Mild tarnishing to metal plating.
- $35
Goofus Glass Reverse-Painted Floral Bouquet Pin
One of the more uncommon designs in these reverse-painted "goofus glass" pins, this one features a nosegay bouquet of blue and white flowers amidst green leaves. Imitation mother-of-pearl background; bezeled frame with c-clasp pinback. 1 1/4" across; excellent vintage condition. - $65
Lucite & Black Cameo Pin
Vintage reverse-carved lucite brooch with classical profile cameo in molded black plastic. 3" height; excellent overall condition. - $65
Triple Goofus Daffodils Pin
Victorian-era pin features three goofus glass cabochons with yellow and white daffodils. Brass setting. 2 1/8". C-clasp pinback, with stem extending far beyond clasp. Excellent overall condition. - $50
Applejuice Bakelite Cameo Brooch
Gorgeous carved applejuice bakelite (tested) with molded black celluloid or other plastic cameo in classical profile. 2 3/8" height. Excellent condition with metal riveted pinback. - $95
Goofus Glass Multicolor Wildflowers Pin
This is the best example of this goofus wildflowers pin I've ever had. The colors are unbelievably crisp and clear, with a clean faux mother-of-pearl background. Beaded stamped brass frame; c-clasp pinback. 1 1/2" width. - $35
Carl-Art Gold-Filled Oval Locket
Oval gold-filled locket by Carl-Art features an elegant vine and flower overlay and embossed borders. Smooth surface on back for engraving if desired. Opens at the side and has two frames for photos. (In fact there are photos in there right now -- instant ancestors!) Measures slightly over 1" and is marked on reverse 1/20 10 Kt. G.F. with Carl-Art logo. - $45
Goofus Reverse-Painted Red Roses Pin
Very hard-to-find design! A veritable garden of red roses and green leaves painted under glass in this vintage goofus glass reverse-painted pin. 1 1/2" across, with pinstem extending beyond c-clasp, dating this to Victorian or early Edwardian era. Clean image with vivid, crisp colors. Brass frame with closed back. - $70
Goofus Glass Mountain Chalet Scene Pin
Superb reverse-painted "goofus glass" pin from the Victorian/Edwardian era depicts an idyllic scene with mountains, evergreen trees, a chalet style house, a water mill and stream. The background is imitation mother-of-pearl with an iridescent sheen. This particular design is very hard-to-find; I've only come across it one other time in my years of buying and selling. Image is crisp, colorful and clear. Etched silver metal bezel frame and setting, with c-clasp pinback. Measures 1 1/4" length. - $95
Reverse-Painted Goofus Glass Pin ~ Dutch Windmill Scene ~ Enameled Frame
Gorgeous and very scarce "goofus glass" pin from the Victorian/Edwardian era is done in a blue monochrome, featuring a very detailed Dutch scene with canal, windmill, thatched roof houses on grassy banks, a leafy tree, hills in the distance. Design is raised and under bezel-set domed glass, although the water and reflections appear to be flat-painted. Genuine mother-of-pearl background, blue enameled frame. Silvertone metal frame with c-clasp pinback. Measures just under 1 1/2" across and is in excellent condition. - $125
Egyptian Revival Painted Porcelain Pendant
Vintage 1 5/8" hand-painted porcelain pendant with raised relief Egyptian motif appears to be European, similar in style to some of the Bavarian porcelain pieces produced around the Art Deco era. 18" silver-tone chain (spring-ring clasp). Excellent condition. - $130
Vintage French Celluloid Cameo Pin
Fabulous early cameo of cream-colored celluloid has an ornately molded frame, built up centerpiece and profile woman in relief. Her dress appears to be more of an Empire style than classical, and her hair is done in flowing curls. This was probably made in France, as the piece has the characteristic trombone clasp (two part pin back is embedded into plastic). Slightly over 2". Very good overall condition, apart from slightly bent pin stem and a small inconspicuous red mark on front of cameo. - $65
