68,50 USD
This is a large and fascinating found object lot for jewelry making, assemblage art, costume making or any other creation you choose. These were curated from my huge and over flowing collection, accumulated over the last 30 years. There are 51 items, interesting and inspiring for art jewelry, assemblage art, altered art and many other uses. Note that most are very old, with great patina and signs of wear. Many are items that are simply not found at flea markets and sales any more! This is an instant treasure lot that will inspire you just sitting on your desk or workbench!
This particular lot features pieces which include shades of tarnished gold and silver, black, pearl and old ivory color. All date c.1900-1950's, there are no modern pieces in this grouping.
Included are:
4 gold filled ribbon slides, one has a patent date of 1918.
6 bar pins, plain and fancy, from 1 1/8" to 2 1/2", dating from the 1920's
3 gold filled watch bracelets dating from the 1960's
A brass buckle
A hinged brass clasp for a box
A charm with a space to glue a pearl or a bead
A heavy old domino made of wood and bone
A single faux seed pearl earring c.1940's
A faux pearl Coro pin c.1950's
A large glass smoky quartz colored faceted jewel, c.1950
A pair of faux pearl & rhinestone dangle earrings c.1930's
A black & cream plastic cameo
A hinged fragment of a gold filled cufflink c.1900
A circular panel of riveted cut steels, c.1900
A ladies' collar stay or support of lustrous mother of pearl, c. 1900. The ends unscrew to attach it to a high collar.
A 1920's faux pearl and rhinestone short hatpin, one end unscrews.
Part of a delicate Edwardian gold filled pendant, c.1910
An oval gold filled locket, engraved front, c.1910
A 1920's hat ornament, hand made using silver tissue ribbon over card stock
A small gold filled circle pin c.1910
A gold filled front of a cufflink, c.1900
A gold filled hollow pin front c.1890-1900 (no pin)
2 faux pearl cabochons, c1950's, probably from earrings
A faux pearl hatpin tipped with a rhinestone, c.1960's
A segment of a watch chain clasp, gold filled, c.1890-1900
A small charm or pendant or charm with a faux pearl
A charm or pendant with a red rhinestone
A round pendant, gold filled, c.1900, has a spot for a pearl or a tiny stone
A tiny doodad set with carved mother of pearl and a rhinestone, c.1900
A single gold filled earring in the shape of a calla lily
A gold filled maple leaf pendant and chain, c.1950
A Coro faux pearl pin c.1950's, centered with blue and clear rhinestones
A 1960's scarf clip in the form of a shamrock, set with rhinestones
A 1940's book chain necklace with cameos and faux pearls
A bracelet matching the above necklace
A clear glass cabochon, reverse molded with a Niagara Falls scene, back painted with gold, c.1950's
A carved circular panel of black and cream celluloid c.1920's
A coppery toned button featuring 2 birds and flowers
A tiny gold filled slide in the form of a 4-leaf clover, c.1900
A tiny gold filled heart shaped charm, engraved "Coney Island", c.1940's
A pair of c.1900 collar stays or supports, made of cream colored celluloid with faux pearls.
The condition ranges from excellent, to well-worn. Some pieces are perfect, some are missing parts, are broken or show wear. Please check the photos to see everything, and remember you can click on the pictures to enlarge them for a closer look. You will receive everything shown in the photos, 51 pieces of vintage found treasures. The lot weighs 250 grams, about 1/2 pound.
There will never be another lot quite like this one…it's impossible as I'll never have a group of little treasures just like this again! Truly unique items to inspire creativity.