LEA STEIN BROOCH - EYE OF HORUS - BLUE & GREY

Here's an unusual Lea Stein brooch - the Eye of Horus.  I do not see this brooch very often and have never had it in this colouring - which is blues and greys.  I am not able to tell you whether this is an older brooch - or whether it has been made recently.  It does, of course, have the Lea Stein v shaped pin.  This brooch would make a good addition to a Lea Stein collection.  I always have a selection of Lea Stein brooch in my shop at Grays Antiques in central London.  Some of them are on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com -but I never get enough time to photograph them all.  Price £65 (a little more than my usual price) ref: 2343 B77/43

CZECH NECKLACE - 1930s - GREEN GLASS BEADS

Love this necklace - it's Czech and has mottled green glass beads.  Beads were often worn shorter in the 1930's.  The metalwork on this necklace is superb - from the bead caps to the decorated, cylinder spacer beads.  It seems to be in good, original condition.  I have not polished the metalwork - as some people prefer it in its original state.  Price £120 Reference 2344 B104/27.  These necklaces are getting so hard to find now - and lots have been altered.

INTERCHANGEABLE CHARMS FOR NECKLACES, BRACELETS & EARRINGS

Atelier's new website is up and running!  In addition to specialising in bespoke jewellery - they also have a splendid range of contemporary jewellery that they make themselves called ROSA.  They have interchangeable charms for necklaces, bracelets and earrings.  Some of the pieces are vintage and some vintage inspired.  Do take a look - their website is here I am sure you will like what you see!

VOGUE MARCH 13 - ORIENT EXCESS

Always love to see my jewellery in the magazines - especially Vogue!  Had some bracelets/bangles in the March 13 issue - in an article called 'Orient Excess'.  This was photographed by Mario Testino and styled by the Fashion Editor Lucinda Chambers.  Great photo!  I always have a good stock of vintage bracelets and bangles in my shop at Grays Antiques in central London.  www.gillianhorsup.com

YELLOW BAKELITE BANGLE - CARVED FLOWERS DESIGN

I just love bakelite - and this yellow colour is my favourite!  It's a yellow carved bangle with a floral pattern back and front - joined by 7 cut lines on either side.  It is in very good condition and tests positive with simichrome cream.  Would look good worn with one or two more bakelite bangles - maybe a plain one either side.  Very hard to get just the right colour on a photograph.  The inside is slightly lighter than the outside.  The inside diameter is approx 2 3/5 inches and it is nearly 1 inch wide.  Ref: 2341 B103/3 - see more picture on my web site my website is here

VINTAGE YELLOW DICE - BOTTLE OPENER - PHV & CO

Here's something different - a vintage bottle and can opener with 5 dice for the handle.  The dice are yellow and look like bakelite but do not test positive.  Made by PHV & Co.  Full details and more pictures are on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com -  price £48 reference 2340 B104/12

THE CUSTARD FACTORY - B2B'S NEW FAIR

I do not know Birmingham very well but on Saturday I went to Bennie Gray's Custard Factory where B2B were holding a vintage fair.  It was a lovely - albeit a bit chilly!  Had a very enjoyable day helping a friend who was doing the fair.  The Custard Factory was an interesting venue.  Here is a picture of the entrance.  The fair was held in 4 separate rooms and was well attended.