MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin advertisement for a Frank Hess designed green set, illustrated in an original painting on illustration board

MIRIAM HASKELL advertisement for a Frank Hess designed green glass beads brooch and coil bracelet illustrated in an original painting on illustration board by advertising artist Larry Austin.  Not only is the jewelry beautiful, but her hat and furs are as well. Her furs are wonderfully illustrated in a detailed way and her look is … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin advertisement for a Frank Hess designed green set, illustrated in an original painting on illustration board”

MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original on illustration board

MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original painted on illustration board.  The lady wears an amazing set of a coil bracelet and lariat necklace that seem to be made of green poured glass and glass beads, designed by Frank Hess. What fun the feather in her hat is, as … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original on illustration board”

MIRIAM HASKELL Hess dress clip of green and clear glass leaves and white flower buttons

MIRIAM HASKELL dress clip of clear and green glass leaves, white plastic flower buttons and white beads, by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell circa 1940, it is 3-5/8″ long.  Hess used these flower buttons  in different colors in many of his pieces and they are a nice whimsical touch.  This is a genuine piece of … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL Hess dress clip of green and clear glass leaves and white flower buttons”

VICTORIAN gold tone bar pin with etched lily-of-the-valley flower center

VICTORIAN yellow gold filled floral etched round center bar pin with an etched floral design in the middle, applied scrolls and beaded edge, it is circa 1890s and  2″ across.  The flower may be a lily-of-the-valley.  This antique brooch has wonderful detail for such a dainty piece and it would look good worn with sweetheart … Continue reading “VICTORIAN gold tone bar pin with etched lily-of-the-valley flower center”

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail.  It has intricate rose gold roses and yellow gold leaves with etched stems in the background.  It also has a double beaded edge, and an open locket compartment on the back with glass cover on it for a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail”

RICE-WEINER LC Mark water man brooch carrying his water containers across his shoulders

RICE-WEINER LC Mark water man brooch carrying his water containers across his shoulders, 3″.  Set in silver tone metal with beautiful detailed enameling, cloisonné and glass beads, it is signed on the back “pat D 129,573” (see the last photo here), and made by Rice-Weiner circa 1941, designer Lois C Mark. On close examination, you … Continue reading “RICE-WEINER LC Mark water man brooch carrying his water containers across his shoulders”

STEPHEN DWECK OOAK bronze bracelet, Indian star ruby cabochon center, jasper, faceted rock crystal

DWECK Stephen Dweck OOAK (one of a kind) bracelet with an Indian star ruby cabochon center, jasper, faceted rock crystal and chalcedony set in bronze (an alloy of copper and tin or other metals) with the Dweck one-of-a-kind iconic beetle insect, Adam. It is marked on the back, “2004 Stephen Dweck, One of a Kind, … Continue reading “STEPHEN DWECK OOAK bronze bracelet, Indian star ruby cabochon center, jasper, faceted rock crystal”