VIEW FROM MY NEW SHOP AT ALFIES ANTIQUES, LONDON

After 13 years at Grays Antiques in central London, I have moved to Alfies Antiques nearby.  In Grays Mews I was in a basement and saw little daylight.  At Alfies I have two shops separated by a small corridor leading to a balcony and this is the views.  How lucky is that - after years undeground!  Do come and visit the new shop in Vintage Modes, Alfies Antiques.  It is easy to get to - Google will tell you how!

SNAKE BROOCH - GOLD TOE & DIAMANTE - LARGE

I am not sure of the date of this large, gold tone, diamante snake brooch.  Probably 1980s.  Shame it has no mark on it as it is well made and in good condition.  I have bought a number of snakes items recently and am trying to get them photographed - but it takes me so much time!  I must make 'snake pit' in my display at Alfies Antiques - in central London - to display them all!  Ref: 3214 D14/16 Price £65

snake brooch - gold tone & diamante - large

GROSSE TOUCAN BROOCH - BLACK & CREAM ENAMEL WITH PEARL

This is a Grosse brooch in gold tone metal and creamy white and black enamel with a faux pearl in the beak.  It looks as if it is probably 1980's - but maybe not!  This was made by Grosse - who made jewellery for Dior from the 1950's until early this century. However the two ranges were quite separate and if it is marked Grosse then it is not Dior.  (See my notes on Grosse on my web site under 'Manufacturers')  Full description on the website - ref: 3213 D12/26 Price £88

Grosse Toucan Brooch - Black & Cream Enamel with Pearl

LEA STEIN BROOCH - PETAL LADIES HEAD - RED, BLACK, IVORINE

When I was at Grays Antiques (Bond Street) my customers loved Lea Stein.  Now I have moved to Alfies Antiques - not far away - in Marylebone - I will have to see.  They certainly brighten up any display - and there is now a Facebook group devoted to her.  The info I have learned from this group has been very useful.  This 'Petal' design is very popular and the colours are great too.  Full details on my web site.  Price £65.00 ref: 3212 C73/26

Lea Stein Brooch - Petal Ladies Head - red, black, ivorine

COLOURED RINGS VINTAGE CLIP EARRINGS

In my vintage costume jewellery shop in Alfies Antiques I sell a huge variety of earrings and specialise in clips.  Many of my customers do not have pierced ears.  These earrings are a fun pair of plastic rings on a clip fitting.  So good for a sunshine holiday!  Lightweight and colourful!  Price £35 Ref: 3211 D12/29

Coloured Rings Vintage Clip Earrings

CZECH RED & SILVER ART DECO BELT BUCKLE

People say to me that they cannot sew and therefore cannot make a belt to go with a vintage or Art Deco belt buckle.  Perhaps you can find a vintage belt at a Charity Shop that measures about 1/2 inch wide - in maybe a suede or soft leather.  Cut off the old buckle and it is simple to sew it on to a vintage belt.  Or use it as a clasp for a cloak or jacket.  I have even seen them used as clasps for a multistrand necklace.  This on is in a red and silver clasp and is marked 'Made in Cechoslovakia' - a more unusual spelling.  Price £40 ref: 3210 D2/17

Czech Red & Silver Art Deco Belt Buckle

VINTAGE BROOCH WITH TURQUOISE & GREEN GLASS STONES & FLOWERS

Love the constructions of this vintage flower brooch.  It has turquoise and pale green glass stones on a gold tone metal.  The flowers are wavy pieces of glass that turn on a pin that has a dark diamante stone at the end.   So clever!  Full details on the web site as usual!  Price £75 reference 3209 D12/25

GILLIAN HORSUP VINTAGE JEWELLERY AT ALFIES ANTIQUES IN CENTRAL LONDON

We have now completed our move from Grays Antiques to Alfies Antiques in Marylebone, central London.  Full details are of course on my website www.gillianhorsup.com and shop address and contact details are on the Contact Me page.  Please note the centre is not open on a Monday.  Phone number is 0207233335 to check that someone will be there.  We are part of Vintage Modes and are near the Alfies cafe with an outside eating area - great on a sunny day!  Alfies now has a very large selection of vintage costume jewellery and accessories - come and see for yourself! 

DANGLEY GOLD TONE CHAINS VINTAGE EARRINGS WITH ORNATE GREEN TOPS

This pair of gold tone chains clip earrings have a green patterned piece at the top which sits on an ornate gold tone background.  Very unusual earrings which unfortunately have no maker's name.  If I can to make a guess I would say 1960/70s but I could be wrong!  Very good quality and condition.  Price £55 ref: 3208 D12/34.

Dangley gold tone chains vintage earrings with ornate green tops