Lively 1940's Carved WOOD Buckin' Bronco HORSE Pin with Rein & Tail This 1940’s era carved wood buckin’ bronco horse pin is a natural choice for the lover of equine accessories. The lively figural pin measures 3" tall and about 4" from ears to tail. The hand-craved, chocolate brown wood body is accented with a yellow glass eye and a red gimp rein. The fluffy twine tail adds a dimensional and whimsical character.

The pin has a riveted steel plate with C clasp. A fun carved horse whose spirit won’t be broken and who’ll lend a lot of spirit to your jewel wardrobe!

 

Vintage Silhouette Brass Ribbons CAT Pin with Emerald Rhinestone Eyes I was instantly drawn to this vintage brass-tone cat pin done in the style of a silhouette of metal ribbons—this feline has a very proud stance and a warm, personable face. This pretty kitty is 2 1/8" high and 1 ½’ wide, and about 5/8" deep.

The body finish is antiqued brass and has tiny ribs in the casting which undulates to define the curves of the chest, haunches, and tail. Her face is well detailed with plump cheeks, whiskers, and two bright emerald green rhinestone eyes. The pin has a safety clasp. This unsigned beauty is in excellent condition and her unique "open" body allows the fabric of your garment beneath to show through. What a fashionable feline!

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1960's FRENCH POODLE Highly Domed Body Jet Rhinestone Pave' & Enamel Pin This ultra fashionable vintage French poodle is wearing her midnight black coat of jet rhinestones and has japanned (enameled) her body to match—how chic! The pin measures 2 1/8" wide by nearly 2" tall and is ½" deep at her half-domed body. All the glass stones are round except for three marquises serving as feet. Two small red rhinestones peek out at her eye and the tip of her nose.

The back of the body shows the strong construction, also enameled. The pin has a safety clasp and is enameled halfway. Surprisingly, this well-made pooch is not signed but she is in tres fine condition. In Paris or Panama, a well-bred and sharply dressed pet is always in style!

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Vintage Good Luck ELEPHANTS Walk Ivory Plastic Bangle Bracelet A parade of pachyderms wends its way around this vintage molded ivory plastic bangle bracelet. The bangle is ¾" wide with an inner opening of 2 5/8". The relief molded elephants all have their trunks up for good luck. Around the edges are beaded borders.

The bangle has an inner seam at the center, no maker’s mark, and is in wonderful condition. For a bit of the artificial African safari vibe, try this fun bracelet with wood or other plastic or Bakelite style to add some animalistic chic!

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Fierce Feline Vintage GERMANY Two-Color Diamond-Cut Aluminum CATPin! This novel Germany aluminum pin depicts either a very frightening feline or a very frightened one! The bright silver, radiating diamond-cut, top layer of the pin is incised to reveal the copper-color under layer. This fashionable cat is 1 5/8" high and 1 ¼" wide. The face is sharply cut with angled eyes, nose, whiskers, and open mouth.

The safety clasp pin is attached with a rivet and is stamped "Made in Germany." This mid-century whimsy is in excellent condition and will add sparkle and style as it charms—or chills?—your admirers!

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1930's Figural BAKELITE Carved & Pierced SQUIRREL& Nut Pin This adorable vintage carved Bakelite pin is unusual not only for its cute subject: a bushy-tailed squirrel with a nut—but also its rare burgundy wine color.

The bar measures 1 ¾" wide by just under ½" high and 3/16" thick. Ms. Squirrel is 2 3/8" high and 1 ½" wide. The Bakelite is pierced to separate the tail from the body of the squirrel and incised to delineate the ear, front paw, and leg. A brass ring connects the bar to Ms. Squirrel. The nickel pin shaft has a safety clasp. This circa 1935 pin does test very positive as Bakelite and is in excellent condition.

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Amazing Enameled DALMATIAN 3-D Puppy Shoulder Sitter Pin This amazing, three-dimensional, enameled Dalmatian puppy brooch is designed to lay across your shoulder as a constant companion! The clever, curved body pup is 4 1/4" long and has a gold-plated body. He is completely enameled on the exterior in glossy white with gold-trimmed black spots. His paws are brightly polished gold and his eyes are emerald cut-crystal rhinestones.

The safety-clasp pin on his belly allows you to affix your new friend to a jacket or sweater so he can ride securely with you all day. This pleasing put is in excellent, unworn condition; there is only one very thin line in the enamel on his right front leg, an artifact of the enameling process. The darling Dalmatian will be sure to turn more than a few heads while he snuggles close to yours! And when the two of you are not out on the town, he is a perfect sculpture of the table or shelf--he really can pass for home decor!

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Mechanical DAMASCENE Toledo Ware Folding Fan Pin / Pendant Necklace I love mechanical jewelry and fans so this vintage brooch / pendant was an instant "get it!" The Toledo ware or Damascene enamel fan measures 2 ¼" wide by 1 ¾" wide when fully unfolded. The panels have golden scrolls on a black background and are outlined in beaded silver borders.

The fan has a safety clasp pin on the back and you may use the handle to attach a tassel if you wish. However, the handle is a natural bail as shown with the included 18" gold-plated, bright-cut, curb-link chain with spring-ring clasp. The fan has some slight tonal variations on the back only; the front is in superb condition as is the chain.

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Adorable 1960's BOUCHER Enamel Toadstools or Mushrooms Pin This delightful duo of toadstools by Boucher is enameled in translucent purple and russet orange. The 1 3/8" high pin has bright gold-plating on the ribbed stems and the cast "freckles" on the toadstools. (Some may call these mushrooms which can be mighty fancy fungi too!)

The "Boucher" signature is cast on one toadstool and "9165P" is cast on the other. The pin secures with a safety clasp. This 1960’s Boucher botanical bauble is in beautiful condition!

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1930's Euro ART DECO Multicolor Enameled Butterfly Necklace This period Art Deco enameled butterfly necklace is made of brass links finished in cream, aqua and cobalt blue. The butterfly measures 1 ½" across and 1" deep and has pierced wings as well as dainty antennae which curve above the body. The folded links have strong ribbed and sunburst stampings and form a chain with a total length of just under 16" including the large brass spring-ring clasp.

The enamel is very good condition overall; the reverse shows just two links that were not completely covered when new. Even the butterfly is entirely enameled on the reverse. This type of stamping and enamel was popular in Europe, especially Germany, more so than the US, prior to WWII. The necklace is feminine yet has the strength of modern 1930’s design. A delightful Deco find!

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Vintage Figural Peacock Marcasites & White 18K Gold-Plated Ring Deserving to be proud is this peacock with a marcasite-set tail as she serves as the front of this white gold-plated ring. The height of the regal bird is 7/8" and the width of the peacock and three flowers on each side is 5/8".

The detail is crisp and very impressive. The fanned tail is highlighted with nine marcasites. The ring band is a size 6 1/2 and is stamped "18K Elec Plate" identifying the white gold finish. It has very high luster and will certainly match any white gold or sterling pieces you already own. The condition is excellent as is the quality on this vintage ring honoring this magical bird. Did you know that some cultures have believed the peacock was incorruptible and could dispel evil spirits? Worth a try!

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Dancing Pastel Enameled Figural STARFISH Pin This happy starfish brooch seems to be dancing upon unseen imaginary waves. She is enameled in light cream with center panels of soft green and pastel periwinkle blue. The edges of the panels and the back of the starfish are gold-plated.

From leg to leg the width is 2" wide and the height is 2 1/8". The pin has a safety clasp. This stylish sea-surfing starfish is in wonderful condition.

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Long Salamander Lizard Pin with Rhinestone Jeweled Spine This sassy and stylish salamander or lizard has a gold-plated body with black indented enameled spots and is set with a line of glittering crystal chaton rhinestones down her back—all the better to outshine her fellow amphibians at the party! She measures 4 ¼" long and about 2 /14" wide. Her eyes are set with ruby rhinestones.

Ms. Salamander is in wonderful condition and has a safety clasp pin to keep her securely clinging to your jacket, coat or sweater. I like her in the upward pose—very dynamic and dazzling with that jeweled spine!

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Darling Vintage Figural CAT & MOUSE Chatelaine Pins with Attached Chain Who’s caught whom in this vintage chatelaine pin set pairing a cat and mouse? Ms. Cat is 1 5/8" tall and her mousy mate is 1 1/4" tall. The textured-gold-plated pins are attached with a 3 ½" long chain and set with colored rhinestones: topaz in the mouse eyes and peridot on the cat’s. Her tail and collar are set with ruby red stones. Both have extending whiskers.

Both pins have safety clasps and are in very fine condition. Squeak and meow! This friendly pair needs a new home now!

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Vintage German Sterling Silver Cockatoo PARROT with Gem Eye Pin Here’s a darling pet who won’t ever need feeding and will be happy to perch on your lapel any day! This vintage sterling silver cockatoo parrot is 1 11/16" tall and sits on a tree branch 1 ¼" wide.

As I understand, cockatiels are a subset of the cockatiels and both are types of parrots. This silver fantasy model has a lacy filigree body with textured crest feathers, pert beak, elongated wing feathers, and a large green chrysoprase or jade cabochon eye. The tree branch has a natural bark finish which adds to charm.

The reverse has an affixed "Sterling Germany" plaque and safety clasp pin. This sweet bird probably dates to the 1950s and is in wonderful condition.

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