Monday 30 December 2019

LARGE VINTAGE GOLD TONE FLOWER BROOCH - FACETED AMBER GLASS STONES

A large, quite heavy, gold tone flower brooch with 7 patterned petals.  Each petal has a surround of small amber glass stones and there is a central faceted amber glass larger stone.  I do not know the date but believe it to be vintage.  Full details and measurement on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - under Vintage Brooches.  Price £68 Ref: 3372 D48/41

Monday 16 December 2019

LARGE ASIAN DRAGON BROOCH - GOLD TONE, BLUE, GREEN, DIAMANTE

This is a huge gold tone dragon brooch - it measures about 5 inches long. It is quite heavy so appropriate for a thicker fabric.  On Google one entry says that it is unmarked Butler & Wilson and is vintage - but I cannot confirm this so am not selling it as such.  It is quite well made and in very good condition.  It is coloured in blues and greens and has lots of diamante.  It has fire coming out of the mouth and large ?whiskers.  Ref: 3371 D37/2 Price £95.

Friday 29 November 2019

BUTLER & WILSON - PANTHER/LEOPARD BROOCH - COLOURED DIAMANTE STONES ON GREY METAL

This is a Butler & Wilson panther/leopard brooch.  It is on grey metal and is covered with diamante stones - many of them aurora borealis.  There are also some large, square glass stones.  It has an articulated tail and a loop for threading a chain etc.  It is in an unused condition.  I do not know the date.  Full details on the web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - just put in Butler & Wilson to see all the pieces I have.  Ref: 3366 YL  It measures about 5 1/2 inches head to tail.

Sunday 10 November 2019

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL CELLULOID COMB & CASE - NEFERTITI TYPE HEAD

This is a celluloid comb  case decorated on one side with a Nefertiti type head.  It is in good used condition - but not suitable to be carried around.  It needs loving care in perhaps a collection of Egyptian Revival pieces!  It is a wonder it has survived in such good condition.  Full details are as usual on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com under 'vintage manicure, combs and brushes'.  Ref: 3360 D46/22

Friday 8 November 2019

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE SMALL ELEPHANT - MAROON RED & IVORINE

This is a smaller version of the Lea Stein elephant brooch.  It is in maroon red with ivorine ears and tusk.  It is made in seven layers which adds interest to the outline of the brooch.  I always stock a selection of Lea Stein brooches in my shop at Alfies Antiques in central London.  They are always popular.  This brooch is about 2 x 2 1/2 inches and costs £65.  Ref: 3359 D47/10

Thursday 7 November 2019

MAXINE DENKER - GOLD TONE CHARMS BRACELET

This is a Maxine Denker gold tone charms bracelet.  It is in a matt gold tone and has 9 charms - 4 with yellow glass pieces.  It measures approx 7 1/2 inches.  Maxine Denker started in the 1980s and is still making today.  This piece looks as if it was made in the 1980s but I have no way of knowing if this is correct.  It is in very good condition.  Price £75 ref: 3358 D46/14

Monday 4 November 2019

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE QUARRELSOME CAT - FLORAL PATTERN

This is the quarrelsome cat brooch from Lea Stein.  I call it the tall cat because it is nearly 4 inches in length.  This one is in a floral pattern design in a pinky red and deco green.  It has black ears and eyes - that have a hint of a sparkle.  It is a genuine Lea Stein - not a copy or a fake - and a lot of work goes into the making of one of Lea Stein's brooches.  This is one of the many Lea Stein's I have in my shop at Alfies Antiques - they are always popular.  Ref: 3358 D47/4
Lea Stein Brooch - the quarrelsome cat - floral pattern

Friday 25 October 2019

CHERUB EARRINGS - VINTAGE GOLD TONE & FAUX PEARL DROP, PIERCED

A pair of vintage, gold tone, cherub earrings with a faux pearl drop.  Art Nouveau style.  These earrings have come out of a shop that opened in 1900 and closed in 1972.  Lots of jewellery was assembled from older components - particularly Egyptian Revival items.  Full details on the web site with measurements.  Price £55 Ref: 3355 YL
Cherub Earrings - vintage gold tone & faux pearl drop

Tuesday 8 October 2019

CELLULOID VINTAGE HAIR COMB - CREAM & GOLD WITH DIAMANTE

A  large, cream coloured, vintage hair comb. It is in a creamy, ivory colour and has

a gold floral pattern and diamante stones round the top edge On the back it is marked 'Solid Gold' - which refers to the gold painted decoration. I think this was made during the first part of the twentieth century. It is not Art Deco in style. It measures about 5 inches x 3 1/4 inches and is in good used condition. Ref: D42/18

Thursday 3 October 2019

NEIGER EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BEADS NECKLACE -WHITE BROWN BEADS - ELEPHANT & SCARABS


A Neiger long Egyptian Revival bead necklace in white with brown. There is an elephant bead in the centre where the two sides join, and 8 scarab beads. I am attributing this to Neiger as the quality of the beads is so good - although of course little was signed. 
However I do not think this is the original stringing so have no way of knowing if this was the original design. The original thread would probably have been silk and this would have deteriated after nearly 90 years! The stringing is not new but is safe to wear. The beads are in good condition for their age. Top to bottom the necklace measures about 19 1/2 inches and goes over the head easily. If you are new to Max Neiger you might like to read my notes on him under Manufacturers My Notes - at the bottom of the scroll down list. ref: 3348 YL

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Wednesday 2 October 2019

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE HALF COLERETTE - IVORINE, NAVY & MOP

This is the Lea Stein half colerette - or half ruff - brooch.  This one was first designed between 1968-1980.  It is in navy, ivorine and a creamy yellow colour with mother of pearl type shiny pieces included. I do not often get a navy colerette and was pleased to get this.  It is a genuine Lea Stein - beware the cheap immitations that are everywhere at the moment.  It is marked Lea Stein Paris on the pin.  Full details on my web site as usual - www.gillianhorsup.com - where you will find where to find my shop in central London.  RefL 3348 D43/19

Sunday 29 September 2019

VINTAGE FAUX PEARL DROP PIERCED EARRINGS

This is a pair of vintage faux pearl and gold tone metal earrings that came out of a shop that shut in 1972.  They were assembled in the shop from mainly old Czech components.  The pearl drops are quite beautiful.  The gold coloured metal components have lost their shine - but I like them that way.  They were lying in the shop for over 45 years but must have been well wrapped because the pearl drops are in very good condition.  Full details on my web site as usual - www.gillianhorsup.com - price £55 ref: 3347 YL.  Please look under 'vintage diamante & pearls'.

Friday 27 September 2019

BUTLER & WILSON GREY METAL & MARCASITE STONES CROSS PENDANT ON CHAIN

This is a Butler & Wilson pendant necklace in grey metal in the shape of a cross.  The cross and the bail are decorated with marcasite stones.  The cross is quite deep giving a 3-D effect.  I have no idea of the date of this piece.  I have bought a number of items of Butler & Wilson - some quite large - but I have not been able to date a single piece!  They will be going on to the web site from time to time.  Ref: 3345 Price £75

Thursday 26 September 2019

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE PANTHER - SNAKESKIN & BLACK

This is the Lea Stein panther brooch in a snakeskin and black pattern.  It is one of the widest of the Lea Stein brooches. It is over 4 inches wide.  I love the snakeskin pattern and it is one that I would certainly wear.  It is a genuine Lea Stein - not a copy or a fake.  I love to have a good selection of Lea Stein in my shop at Alfies Antiques in Marylebone.  For anyone not familiar  with Lea Stein's work please look on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com and scroll down o 'Manufacturers my Blog'.  Ref: 3345 D43/15 Price £65

Monday 23 September 2019

STRATTON VINTAGE LIPSTICK HOLDER & MIRROR - ROSE DESIGN

This is a Stratton lipstick holder and mirror in gold tone metal.  It has a rose decoration on a wavy pattern fan.  You push the fan to the right to expose the mirror.  On the back it is attached to a lipstick case.  The lipstick is empty as it is unused.  It is marked Stratton and Made in England.  Probably 1950/60s.  Full details are on my web site www.gillianhorsup.com Price £45 ref: 3344 D44/1

Sunday 15 September 2019

ART DECO NECKLACE - GREEN GLASS BEADS, CHROME BEADS AND BEAD CAPS

This is a stunning Art Deco necklace resembling those made by Jakob Bengel.  It consists of swirley green glass beads, chrome beads and lots of chrome bead caps strung on chain with a barrel clasp.  These necklace are very difficult to find now - especially ones with lots of bead caps.  These are often broken up and the bead caps used for earrings.  I am glad this one has not suffered that fate - it is just so stunning as an example of an Art Deco necklace.  Full details are as usual on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - under 'vintage necklaces'.  I have always loved Art Deco and always try to find good examples.  Ref: 3340 YL Price £150.

Friday 6 September 2019

VINTAGE SMALL PETIT POINT AUSTRIAN PERFUME BOTTLE BROOCH

This small Austrian perfume bottle is hanging on a bar so it can be worn as a brooch.  It has a glass dabber so easy to top up your perfume!  It has a petit point flower decoration on the front.  It has Austria in very small letters on the stopper.  As the stopper is a glass one it is older than the brooches with a plastic dipper.  I am not an expert in the dating of these brooches but think it would be between 1930-1950s.    Measurements on my web site with extra pictures.  Ref: 3339 D42/11 Price £55
Vintage Small Petit Point Austrian Glass Perfume Bottle Brooch

Sunday 1 September 2019

ANNE KLEIN VINTAGE GOLD TONE FLOWER SPRAY BROOCH

This vintage gold tone spray brooch has grey and yellow glass stones.  It was made by the Anne Klein company but I do not know the date.  I did not know that Annie Klein only ran her company between 1968 and 1974 when she died.  I love the clean lines of this company's 20th century output.  I understand the company is still making but never seem to see the current stock.  I love the output in the 1980s - especially the necklaces.  This brooch is good quality, design and condition.  Price £75 ref: 3336 D42/21

Tuesday 27 August 2019

1950s CELLULOID FEATHERS CLIP EARRINGS WITH AURORA BOREALIS DECORATION

This pair of 1950s celluloid feathers clip earrings stand out because they are a little different fro most of the feather earrings I see about.  They have feathers in 4 different colours - yellow, pink, blue and black - and also have a gold tone metal flower spray decoration with yellow aurora borealis glass stones.  They are on their original card.  (See them on my web site for measurements and additioal photographs).  Price £40 ref: 3334.
1950s celluloid feathers clip earrings with aurora borealis decoration

Tuesday 20 August 2019

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL VINTAGE NECKLACE - WITH BLUE GREEN GLASS PHAROAH'S HEAD AND SCARAB BEETLES

This Egyptian Revival necklace was constructed by a shop that shut in 1972 from old components - mainly Czech.  The blue green glass pharoah's head and the scarabs are Czech. glass pieces.  The chain is old.  The filigree pieces too.  Not sure about the clasp.  I have had to re-glue the glass pieces to the filigree base as the old glues had disintegrated.   There is a very full description of this piece on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - under 'vintage necklaces'.  The neck length is about 20 inches.  The price is £120 and the reference is 3332 YL

Friday 16 August 2019

ART DECO SHORT CIGARETTE HOLDER - RED WITH BLACK/WHITE STRIPES

This is a beautifully red and shiny Art Deco period short cigarette holder.  It is in good condition and appears to be unused.  It measures just over 3 inches.  I am not a cigarette smoked but love these early cigarette holders - they are just so lovely!  It would look wonderful in a cabinet full of Art Deco small collectibles.  Ref: 3331 D29/21 www.gillianhorsup.com - under Vintage Smoking Smoking Items.

Sunday 11 August 2019

BOUCHER - MID CENTURY MODERNIST GOLD TONE BRACELET

This is a Marcel Boucher mid century modernist gold tone bracelet.  I have never had one by Boucher before.  It has a c Boucher mark so it would have to be post 1955.  It has a shiny pattern of 6 sided figures with a matt lined pattern round the pieces.  It has a safety chain and measure approx 7 1/4 inches.  I have a fondness for mid century modern pieces and so was very glad to get this one!  Full condition report and more pictures on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - click on 'Manufacturers' and find Bouchet and you will see the post.  Ref: 3339 D42/26

Friday 9 August 2019

TWO HEADED VINTAGE PANTHER NECKLACE IN GOLD TONE METAL WITH DIAMANTE & GREEN EYES

This is a vintage necklace consisting of two panther heads in diamante with green eyes and mounted on a flat, gold tone chain with a wrap over clasp. This necklace is of very good quality and I am surprised that it is not marked.  It is also in good condition.  It probably dates from the late 1980s when the Duchess of Winsor's jewellery was sold - resulting in a lot of copies of her pieces - and she was fond of panther jewellery!  The necklace is priced at £88.  It measures about 18 inches and the reference is 3329 D42/26  see it on www.gillianhorsup.com - under 'Vintage Necklaces'

Monday 5 August 2019

DOUBLE ROW VINTAGE GREEN GLASS BEADS NECKLACE WITH FAUX JADE CLASP

This is a double row of swirley green beads with a faux jade clasp. The beads are strung on white chain.  It was probably made in Czech. in the mid twentieth century.  On the clasp is mounted a piece of faux green jade.  The glass piece is decorated with flowers.  The necklace is in good condition.  The shorter of the two rows measures about 18 inches.  Full details on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - please look under 'vintage necklaces' - where you can see a lot more of the necklace I currently have in stock.  Price 88 ref: 3328 D41/3

Thursday 1 August 2019

VINTAGE CZECH. BROOCH - MULTICOLOURED GLASS STONES - NEIGER

This is a vintage Czech. brooch in gold tone over brass metal and with oval cabochon glass stones in red, blue and green.  It has small round red cabochon stones too.  It has also been painted with enamel paint on the leave and flowers.  On my web site I have cited the reasons I believe that this might be by Neiger - please take a look - www.gillianhorsup.com    Of course very little Neiger was marked but new info is being discovered.  I love this brooch which - although understated - I find very beautiful!  Price £88 Ref: 3326 B114/28

Tuesday 30 July 2019

BLUE GLASS, FOIL BEADS TASSEL LONG VINTAGE NECKLACE

This is a long beaded tassel necklace. It was created in a shop that closed in 1972 from old and new componants - mostly Czech.  It has 18 blue foiled beads and a central floral glass triangular panel.  The tassel is long a probably silk.  Full measurements are on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com and the price is £88.  It is a very delicate looking necklace and would look great with the right outfit.  Ref: 3326 YL

Monday 29 July 2019

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE PENGUIN - BLACK RED WHITE

I love the Lea Stein penguin - it just has such an attitude.  It is always very popular in my shop at Alfies Antiques in central London.  This penguin is in black with a red face and eye, pale green beak, swirley white grey front.  It has the correct Lea Stein Paris mark on the pin and is not a copy or fake.  If you are not familiar with Lea Stein please go to my web site and scroll down the left hand side to 'Manufacturers my Notes' for into.  The web site will also list some of the Lea Stein's that I have in the shop - with pictures of the backs and measurements.  All my Steins are priced at £65.  The reference for this one is 3326 D39/19.
Lea Stein Brooch - The Penguin - Black Red White

Friday 26 July 2019

1930s COLOURED WOODEN BEADS BAG WITH CREAM CELLULOID FRAME AND CHAIN

This is a 1930s coloured wooden beads bag which has a cream celluloid frame and chain.  Wooden beads bags such as this are described in Roseann Ettinger's book 'Handbags' (Schiffer) under the chapter 'Handbags of the 1930s'.  This one is in very good condition.  It is lined with black material with a pocket.  There is a full description and additional pictures on my web site www.gillianhorsup.com   The price is £88 and the reference is 3324 D42/27
1930s coloured wooden beads bag with cream celluloid frame and chain

Monday 15 July 2019

ART DECO PERIOD MIRROR GLASS NECKLACE - GREEN FLOWERS

I love Czech  mirror glass necklaces and this one is a delight!  Not your usual Art Deco pattern but small green flowers/shamrocks,clover.  (I think flowers but others seem to disagree with me!)  It is in really good condition.  It is on a gold tone metal (probably on brass).  The glass pieces go all the way round and it measures the usual 16 inches - although some chain could be added.  Ref: 3323 D36/2
Art Deco Period Mirror Glass Necklace - Green Flowers

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE DECO CAT - BLACK AND SWIRLEY WHITE

The deco cat is one of my favourite Lea Stein designs.  It is also one of the older one - but this particular brooch has been made recently.  Although in her eighties Ms. Stein is still busy making her wonderful brooches - that are popular the world over!  I have never had this particular design in black and white before and think it looks great - I would wear it on a black jacket (black being my favourite colour!).  Please see my web site for details.  Ref: 3322 D39/18
Lea Stein Brooch - the deco cat - black and swirley white

Friday 12 July 2019

FAUX PEARL, MOTHER OF PEARL AND BLACK CORAL CLIP EARRINGS

A most unusual pair of earrings.  I think they are vintage but could be wrong.  They consist of two large faux mother of pearl disks in metal frames.  There is a bit of faux black coral and a faux pearl at the top of the two disks.  They were made by Cilea Paris about 3 years ago.  They have faux pearl clips.  I do like to stock unusual pieces in my shop at Alfies Antiques - and my regular customers come to me to find something different to what is on offer on the high street.  These are certainly different!  Ref: 3321 D39/6
faux pearl, mother of pearl & black coral clip earrings

Thursday 11 July 2019

1930s SMALL POWDER COMPACT - TWO BALLET DANCERS

A small 1930s vintage powder compact.  It is in a gold tone metal and has a pa

1930s small powder compact - two ballet dancersinted picture on a gold background of two ballet dancers.  It is set in a classical scene with water, stone pillar and flowers.  It is in good used vintage condition - not perfect but with no major defects.  There is some solid powder and a puff.  Full condition details and measurement is on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - under Vintage Compacts.  Price £88 Ref: 3320 YL

Monday 8 July 2019

CZECH. VINTAGE BANGLE - GOLD TONE FILIGREE WITH GLASS STONES

A vintage Czech. bangle in gold tone on brass filigree with coloured glass stones.  I love this 1920/30s filigree jewellery.  I always have a selection of the brooches but the bangles are hard to get in good condition.  This one has a central blue glass stone with other colours.  They are all flat backed stones - rather than pointed backed ones.   The approx diameter is about 2 1/4 inches.  The bangles is in good condition.  The colour of the metal has aged - which I prefer.  Ref: 3319 YL
Czech Vintage Bangle - Gold Tone Filigree with Glass Stones

Sunday 7 July 2019

MARIE-CHRISTINE PAVONE - TAIL UP RED CAT BROOCH

This is a Marie-Christine Pavone brooch.  A red cat with a raised tail and a mischievous grin.  I love Pavone's work as she seems to have a sense of humour.  She is famous for re-working old pieces of galalith (a form of casein - an early plastic).  She buys up old pieces and cuts and polishes to a high degree then paints the design - a lot of skilled work.  I wish I had some more of her work and will try to find some!  Full details on my web site with measurements.  Price £65 ref: 3318 D39/12
Marie-Christine Pavone - tail up red cat brooch

Saturday 6 July 2019

ALFIES ROOFTOP CAFE

It is a bit hot in my shop at Alfies Antiques in central London.  The shop us next to Alfies Rooftop Cafe and I would like to be sitting on their balcony sipping a cold drink.  Not a good idea if you want to sell something!  Together with my colleague Lola we have two shops selling a huge variety of vintage jewellery, bags, hats and other accessories.  I am going to get something cold and stay in the shop despite the temptation!

Friday 5 July 2019

VINTAGE NECKLACE - PEACOCK & BLUE VENETIAN FOIL BEADS

This is a vintage necklace with a gold tone peacock hanging from Venetian foil beads.  This has come out of a shop which closed in 1972.  It specialised in creating jewellery from old and new componants.  This is obviously a mid century modern necklace that has had the central bead removed and an old finding inserted.  Full description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com with condition and measurements. Price £88 Ref: 3317 YL
Vintage Necklace - Peacock & Blue Venetian Foil Beads

Thursday 4 July 2019

BALENCIAGA VINTAGE GOLD TONE AND RED HEART BROOCH

This vintage brooch is by the firm of Balenciaga - one of the all time greats in the fashion world!  It consists of a gold tone surround - like twisted rope - with an ?acrylic red heart in the centre.  It is a genuine Balenciaga and is marked on the back 'Balenciaga Paris'.  I do not know the date of this brooch and haven't been able to find it out.  I am always please to find anything by Balenciaga to add to my stock at my shop in Alfies Antiques.  So much of the output is quite expensive for me to buy so was glad to get an item I could afford!  Full measurements and pictures on my web site - www.gillianhorsup - under 'Designers' 'Balenciaga'.  Ref: 3316 A181/46
Balenciaga vintage gold tone and red heart brooch

Sunday 30 June 2019

TRIFARI GOLD TONE & BLACK GLASS STONES CLIP EARRINGS

The firm Trifari has been famous in the costume jewellery world for around 100 years until it was sold to Liz Claibourne in the year 2000.  These gold tone and black glass clip earrings are marked Trifari TM - which I understand dates them between the late 1980s - around 1995 - just taking them into the vintage category.  I think this may have been one of the last original Trifari marks (see more on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com and extra pictures).  The earrings are in good condition and of course being Trifari they are of a good quality.  Ref: 3314 D38/27  Price £55
Trifari gold tone & black glass stones clip earrings

Friday 28 June 2019

BUTLER & WILSON VERY LONG REPTILE BROOCH - WHITE METAL AND DIAMANTE

This Butler & Wilson very long reptile brooch is made of white metal with white diamante stones.  It is articulated and made of seven separate pieces.  Butler & Wilson have been making costume jewellery in London since the 1970s.  I do not know the date of this particular piece but these long reptile brooch were popular in the 1980s.  It is in good condition and there is a black Butler & Wilson box.   There is a full description and lots of photos on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.co under Designers Butler & Wilson very long reptile brooch - white metal and diamante - Butler & Wilson.  Price £88 ref: 3313 C19/27  I always like to have a few pieces of Butler & Wilson jewellery.

Monday 24 June 2019

EDOUARD RAMBOUD GOLD TONE SQUARE CLIP EARRINGS WITH CENTRAL REDDISH BROWN GLASS STONE

I always buy Edouard Ramboud jewellery when I get the chance.  He made very over the top jewellery in the 1980s but I know very little about him.  This pair of gold tone square clip earrings with a central reddish brown stone are very wearable for day or evening wear.  In my shop at Alfies Antiques I always have a good selection of clip earrings as a lot of my customers do not have pieced ears.  Also some of the heavier earrings are best as clips so they do not stretch my customers' piercing holes.  I sell earrings for both day and evening wear and they are the most popular items in the shop.  Ref: 3310 D38/24 Price £55.  More details including measurements on my web site.  Please see link.
Edouard Rambour gold tone square clip earrings with central reddish brown glass stone

Friday 21 June 2019

GOLD TONE VINTAGE CARRYALL - DOUBLE SIDED WITH LIPSTICK

This is a vintage, gold tone metal, carryall compact.  Carryalls were first introduced in the 1930s and had peaked in their popularity by the end of the 1950s.  This one does not have a maker's mark.  It is double sided.  On the front it has a diamond pattern.  On the side it has a lipstick in a holder.  I do not think the compact has been used.  The lipstick and powder well is in an used state.  The first compartment is for cigarettes.  The other side is for loose powder.  It also has a fabric purse that has a small brown comb on the other side.  The mirror is not damaged -just has a few small patches of deteriation of the glass.  There are a couple of small marks on the plain back but no damage to the carryall.  Please click the link to my website to see a more comprehensive description, measurements and lots more pictures.  www.gillianhorsup.com under 'compacts'  ref: 3309 D38/1

Vintage Gold Tone Carryall-Double Sided-with Lipstick

Thursday 20 June 2019

EARLY PLASTIC DISPLAY IN MY SHOP AT ALFIES ANTIQUES

I have just spent and after tidying my display of early plastics - including bakelite, celluloid and galalith.  Unable to show more than one section in this picture - just the yellow, brown, orange hues.  The other colours - and the bangles - are on a different shelf space.  Also on the shelf are some metal, glass and wood items.  I can see bakelite necklaces, dress clips and earrings.  some celluloid brooches.  A yellow fabric bag with a celluloid top, some wooden bead brooches, Deco earrings, dog brooches and lots of assorted earrings.  I just love this period of costume jewellery and always try to have a good selection.  This of course are in just one of the many cabinets I have in the shop.  People thing Alfies is difficult to get to - but it is really quite easy - being near to St. Marylebone and Edgeware Road underground stations.  The 139 and 189 buses stop very near- as do the buses along the Edgeware Road.  The Rooftop Cafe sells excellent coffee and cakes and on a good day you can sit outside.  Would love to meet you so do pay a visit if you are a Deco fan!

Tuesday 18 June 2019

LEA STEIN BROOCH = THE JOAN CRAWFORD = RED BLACK IVORINE

This is the Lea Stein woman's head brooch that is known as the Joan Crawford.  In the Lea Stei Jewelry book - written by Judith Last - it says this was designed between 1968-80.  It is a very popular brooch in my shop at Alfies Antiques in Marylebone.  I particularly like the colours in this one.  The hair is in typical Lea Stein layers of black, red and cream.  The face is an ivorine colour and the jacket is in a swirley red patter with a plain collar.  This one measures approx 2 x 2 1/4 inches.  It is priced at £65.  The reference number is 3308 D31/14.  It is one of a good selection of Lea Stein brooches I have in my shop.  If you are looking for a particular model please let me know and I will see if I can get one.
Lea Stein Brooch - the Joan Crawford - red black ivorine

Sunday 16 June 2019

DIOR VINTAGE GOLD TONE MESH BOW CLIP EARRINGS - 1960s

This is a pair of Christian Dior vintage gold tone mesh bow clip earrings from around 1960.  This sort of mesh was very popular and the earrings might have been part of a range of items.  They are in very good condition and there is a cartouche under the clip.  Full details on web site with measurements.  Price £78 ref: 3307 D38/28
Dior vintage gold tone mesh bow clip earrings