Sunday 27 November 2016

GEOMETRIC BROOCH - TRIANGLES IN RED, GREY AND BLACK

I just love geometric designs but do not see a lot of  jewellery in good modernist shapes.  This brooch is not an expensive one - made out of relatively cheap material - in grey, red and black.  Probably made by hand.  It is just that the design is - in my opinion - so good. (not sure of the material or the age).
Resin Geometric Brooch - Red Grey Black Triangles I would be happy to wear it.  Wish I could find more like it.  Price £38 reference 3004 C39/36

Tuesday 22 November 2016

BUTLER & WILSON VINTAGE AMERICAN INDIAN HEAD BROOCH - WHITE METAL WITH BLACK & WHITE DIAMANTE

I do like some of the vintage Butler & Wilson costume jewellery.  I have never seen this American Indian head brooch.  It has a very smooth face with an elaborate headdress (which has black and white square and round diamante glass stones) and a textured back with the B & W logo.  Looks 80/90s.  Very well made with a lot of detail on the headdress.Quite large at approx 2 1/2 x 2 inches.  Someone has obviously looked after it as it is in very good condition.  Ref: 3002 C52/10 Price £88
Butler & Wilson Vintage American Indian Head Brooch

Thursday 17 November 2016

WAISTCOAT STUD/BUTTON SET - VINTAGE GREY MOTHER OF PEARL - IN BOX

In my shop in Grays Antiques I do not only sell women's jewellery and accessores.  I also like to stock some men's small items - such as cuff links, studs and buttons, tie clips, badges - and anything I see that looks interesting.  Usually small items - as the shelves and cubes for display do not allow for large things!  Just got these vintage waistcoat studs/buttons set in the original box. They are gilt metal with gray mother of pearl centres with a small faux pearl.  No the box is not perfect - and the pearls have a little wear - but otherwise they are fine considering their age - the first half of the 20th century.  The backs have a fitting that the split ring goes through - allowing them to be detached for cleaning.  (full details on my web site).  Ref: 3000 C36/18
Waistcoat stud/button set - Mother of Pearl - Vintage in Box

Sunday 13 November 2016

GREEN & GOLD FOIL VINTAGE GLASS DROP EARRINGS - PIERCED

I just love glass jewellery.  These green and gold foil glass earrings are something that I would love to wear.  The colours are amazing!  Not sure if they are Venitian or Czech - or whether the lever back fittings are original.  I will take them into my shop - at Vintage Modes, Grays Antiques though - although I would love to keep them.  Full details are on my web site.  The web site does not convey the vast amount of stock I have in the shop - far too much to photograph and write about!.  Ref: 2999 C54/54 Price £65
Green foil glass vintage drop earrings - pierced