Goofus Glass Colonial Scene Pin
A very hard-to-find piece, with colorful sharp image of a Colonial scene -- possible a dance on the lawn -- and mother-of-pearl backgrond. Bezel-set in etched silver-metal frame. C-clasp pinback. 1 1/2". - $115
Victorian Revival Faux Cameo in Goldtone Frame
Victorian Revival faux cameo set in ornate goldtone frame. Classical white profile on simulated shell background (plastic). - $20
Coro Enameled Flamenco Dancer Pin Brooch
Unsigned CORO Spanish female flamenco dancer pin in brightly colored enamels. Circa 1940's. Small clear rhinestone accents in her belt and hair piece. 2" height; silver tone metal. Very good condition with tiny fleabites to the enamel. - $90
1940's Coro Style Victorian Lady with Parasol Fur Clip
This figural enameled potmetal fur clip features a Victorian lady in hoop skirt, carrying a dangling umbrella or parasol. Unsigned, but possibly Coro. 2" in height. Some fading to the rhinestones; a few tiny nicks to the enameling. - $200
1940's Coro Style Enameled Gibson Girl Fur Clip
This darling potmetal and enameled Gibson Girl fur clip is 2 1/2" in height, beautifully enameled in green and black with rhinestone accents. Check out the elaborate gown, with leg-o-mutton sleeves! She even has tiny rhinestones at her ears. Overall excellent condition with a couple tiny enameling dings. - $240
Latina Rhumba Dancer Pins
This vintage duo of pins depicts Latin rhumba or salsa male (2") and female dancers (1 3/4"); goldtone metal, beautiful enameling and clear rhinestone crystals. Like-new condition. - $60
Wire Figural Pin ~ Rickshaw Man
Sculptural wire figural pin features an Asian man pulling a rickshaw; he is wearing a "coolie" hat. Coppery-looking metal finish; accented with rhinestones and colorful enamel. Measures 2 5/8" across and is in excellent condition. - $85
Colco Red Oriental Theme Necklace/Earring Set
Chunky necklace and clip earring costume set by COLCO has an Oriental ~ Asian theme, with figures done in a molded red resin to simulate cinnabar. Necklace features several full-length figures, including a man carrying a staff, a bearded man carrying a jug or bowl, a woman carrying a fan, and a bearded wise man's face. I don't know whether the figures are Chinese or Japanese. The figures in the necklace are affixed to an openwork metal centerpiece -- possibly depicting bamboo? - the metal has a textured, antiqued goldtone finish. The heavy double-link chain is of a darker goldtone. Centerpiece measures over 3" height. Necklace length is 24" with foldover clasp. Matching 7/8" earrings depicts a seated figure holding a writing tablet. Condition is excellent. - $60
Vintage 3-D Shadowbox Picture Pin ~ Fiesta
This is an especially nice example of the 3-D diorama shadowbox series, and features a fiesta scene. Musicians wear sombreros and serapes while playing their musical instruments; a Senorita dances with hand in air. A painted background depicts an adobe village and blue sky. 2" across. Condition is excellent and enameling is very clean. - $115
Copper 3-D Cowboy Scenic Shadowbox Pin
1930's 3-D copper diorama or "shadowbox" picture pin features a cowboy with his lasso, a cactus in the background, and a saddle perched over the rail fence. Painted background. 2" x 1 1/2". A series of these pins were done with different themes and are quite collectible! Referenced in Carole Tanenbaum's "Fabulous Fakes." - $115
Pagoda Figural Trembler Pin
Whimsical trembler pin with pink enameled pagoda and blue enameled dancer. Possibly created in connection with the release of "Anna and the King." Silvertone. Total height is slightly under 2". - $35
Potmetal Hand Pin w/Flowers
Vintage potmetal hand pin holding spray of flowers. Multi-coloring enameling, colorful crystal accents. Some wear/light discoloration to metal. This is a substantial and hefty pin, measuring 3 5/8. - $85
Vintage Troubadour & Treble Clef Music Chatelaine Pin
Vintage 1940's two-part music theme pin is very much like the Uri Mandle sterling set depicted in Brunialti's reference book "American Costume Jewelry," featuring a troubadour or minstrel, and musical treble clef. This chatelaine is done in plated base metal with glass cabs and clear rhinestone accents. Some wear to metal and plating, some foiling spots in the colored stones. Troubador is 2 3/4", the other piece, which includes a treble clef, sharp and note, measures 1 3/4". - $115
1930/s/40's Pot Metal Marching Band Drummer Pin
Vintage figural brooch features a marching band drummer boy with faceted sapphire blue glass stones. Circa 1930's/40's. Face stone is foiled; drum stone is unfoiled and openbacked. Marked with an "S" in a star and "Made in USA." Made of potmetal; some surface wear/pitting. 3" - $40
Silson Enameled Town Crier Figural Pin
1940 vintage enameled figural pin is unsigned Silson who patented this design. It depicts a Colonial town crier with pale blue and yellow enameling and colorful rhinestone buttons. Gold plated base metal. 2 3/8" height. Very good overall condition apart from some small fleabites to the enameling as seen in the enlarged photo. - $120
Elzac Victim of Fashion Angel Pin
Ceramic and lucite figural pin depicts an angel with halo and wings -- circa 1940's -- is a very scarce design by Elzac, a California Pottery company. 1 5/8" x 2". Very good condition with minimal surface crazing. - $165
Swoboda Gemstone Circus Clown & Balloons Pin
Signed SWOBODA figural circus clown holding balloons pin is adorable! Made of genuine semi-precious gemstones, including a carved jade body, turquoise shoes, rhodochrosite gloves, carnelian ruffled collar, garnet eyes, amethyst hat, and more! Brushed goldtone setting. 1 7/8" height; excellent condition. - $80
Vintage Swoboda Juggling Circus Clown Pin
SWOBODA juggling circus clown set with semi-precious stones, including jade, turquoise, moonstone, amethyst, garnet, pearls. Goldplated setting. Measures slightly over 2". Small plating scrape on one foot; otherwise in excellent condition. - $65
Swoboda Circus Clown Holding Umbrella
SWOBODA circus clown pin is holding an umbrella! His head looks ivory; his body is jade. He has real garnet eyes, turquoise chips in his umbrella, carnelian shoes, rose quartz gloves and more! 2 1/4". Excellent condition. - $80
