1960s SUNGLASSES - BROWN FRAME WITH GREEN GLASS LENSES

I have been lucky to find some 1960s unused vintage sunglasses.  This pair has a round brown frame with green glass lenses.  I love vintage sunglasses and always have a selection in the shop but find it hard to find unused early ones.  These would be better tried on in my shop at Vintage Modes in Grays Antiques in central London.  Of course - as they are about 50 years old I cannot guarantee them for protection from the sun.  Nor would it be easy to put in prescription lenses - as glass ones are tricky to remove from the plastic frame.  The green lenses are an even colour - in the photos the colour is affected by the lights.  Price £75 ref: 3045 C61/9

1960s Sunglasses - Brown Frame Green Glass Lenses

VINTAGE FABRIC & GILT COMPACT WITH LIPSTICK AND COMB

This very large - about 4 inches across - vintage compact has a fabric top and bottom.  I do not know who made it - it is only marked 'Germany'.  It has a lipstick container and a faux tortoiseshell comb.  It has obviously not been used.  I wonder where it has been all these years - in a drawer somewhere I presume - as the fabric is still in good condition.  Not a compact for a handbag - it would soon be worn - but to be displayed somewhere safe and enjoyed for years yet.  Price £125 ref: 3044 C61/14

VINTAGE LARGE FABRIC & GILT COMPACT WITH LIPSTICK AND COMB

ART DECO PERIOD SPIDER BROOCH - WHITE METAL & GREEN GLASS STONE BODY

This brooch - from the Art Deco period - is quite a large spider in white metal.  It has a flat, emerald green glass stone for the body that has facets round the edge.  Great if you like spiders!  I love it.  It is quite large.  Measurements and description on my web site.  Price £55 reference 3043 C61/19

Art Deco period spider brooch - white metal& green glass stone.

ART DECO BLACK & SILVER GLASS BELT BUCKLE

In the Art Deco period a lot of clothes were made by a dress maker - or at home.  Buttons, belt buckles and other trimmings would be bought to go with the material of the outfit.  This Art Deco belt buckles would have been used to make a belt for a dress.  It is in black and silver glass.  It has 4 metal rings on the back to sew on to the belt.  It is in good condition considering its age!  Full details are on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - I usually have a selection of belt buckles of different periods in my shop at Grays Antiques.  Ref: 3040 C53/22

Art Deco Black & Silver Glass Belt Buckle

LEA STEIN BROOCH - DECO STYLE CREAM & BLACK LONG BAR

This Art Deco inspired long bar brooch is by Lea Stein. Very stylish and I would love to wear it!  Full details are on my web site - ref: 3039 C58/16.

Lea Stein Brooch - Deco Style Cream & Black Long Bar

KIGU VINTAGE POWDER COMPACT - THE WORLD

This vintage Kigu powder compact has one half of the globe on the front and the other half on the back.  Probably made 1950/60s.  Made for loose powder and has all the Kigu features.  Full details on my web site.  I love powder compacts and try to buy interesting ones!  Price £75 ref: 3038 C60/14

Kigu Vintage Powder Compact - The World

ALICE CAVINESS - VINTAGE WIDE DIAMANTE BRACELET

Just got in this very wide Alice Caviness vintage diamante bracelet.  It is in such good condition - all the glass diamante stones bright and shiny.  Not sure of the exact date.  I do love diamante and always have a good selection in the shop - and lots of brides come in for their wedding jewellery.  Full details are on my web site - see link.  Ref: 3037 YL7 Price £120

Alice Caviness Vintage Large Diamante Bracelet