LEA STEIN BROOCHES

Lea Stein brooches seems to be the favourites Christmas Presents in my shop at Vintage Modes in Grays Antiques - especially if I have managed to fine some good examples.  I put up a Joan Crawford a couple of days ago and it sold immediately!  It had taken some time for me to get a good photo - and it sold in the shop.  I suppose it is chance - if I have the design/colour that the customer likes.  The hat and cane is the latest one to go on my web site - and I haven't had one for ages.  Reminds me of films like Dancing in the Rain!  Have just put an orange panther in the shop - which certainly stands out.  My favourite is the cicada - which I often wear - and I have one of those too in the shop.

Lea Stein Brooches

BUTLER & WILSON - CAMERA BROOCH - WHITE METAL AND BLACK ENAMEL

My customers like to give gifts that are meaningful for the recipients.  This Butler & Wilson camera brooch would be great for a photographer.  Not sure of the date but think it is vintage.  It is quite detailed and has the B & W in a circle on the back.  Hope it goes to a good home!

Butler & Wilson - camera nrooch - white metal and black enamel

TWO MORE LEA STEIN BROOCHES FOR MY SHOP AT GRAYS ANTIQUES

Trying as hard as I can to photograph the Lea Stein brooches I have just acquire before they go into my shop at Vintage Modes, Grays Antiques.  It is difficult to get everything done at this time of year!  Taking these two in for tomorrow - the Lea Stein Hedgehog brooch - in red and black - and the Dragon - in green and red.  Lea Stein is always so popular as presents for X-mas.  Ref: 3005 C56/1 and 3006 C56/3.  More Lea Steins on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com

Lea Stein Brooches

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

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

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

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