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Hallmarked Egyptian Silver Ankh Snake Pendant to Restore
$40.00
This is an antique Art Deco hallmarked Egyptian 900 Silver pendant or pin. It has a center ankh surrounded by dancing serpentines or cobras. Tested and Guaranteed to be solid 900 silver. Weight is 9.8 grams. The ankh insert is removable or interchangeable. The bottom edge has a very, very small piece of missing twisted wire which is only 1m by 3m. Other than this it is well made and in excellent condition. Size is 1.5″ across in diameter. The original early Art Deco push pull pin clasp is still intact and very secure. A lovely vintage Egyptian statement piece for your collection.
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Large Vintage Handmade Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Cross Pendant 2.75″
This is a large stunning Native American Zuni sterling silver and turquoise cabochon stones cross pendant. As is common with many Native American items it unmarked. It is also beautifully hand crafted and has been thoroughly jeweler tested and is Guaranteed solid sterling silver with natural turquoise gemstones.....not plated. Indicative of its fine quality workmanship all of the ends are hand tooled and the center rays are hand applied. Size measures 2.75" tall north to south by 2" wide east to west. Weight is 15.2 grams. The turquoise stones are natural and bezel set. Condition is excellent, gently used. It has a strong bail with a 4mm opening. Good for men or women just add a chain and you will have a gorgeous sterling silver and turquoise cross Native American statement necklace. It is highly noticeable with a strong oxidized finish around the stones.
Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver Tall Heavy Sitting Poodle 1 3/16″ Charm Pendant Solid Fancy Heavy
This is a beautiful vintage 1960s large tall fancy solid sterling silver sitting up poodle charm or pendant. Marked Sterling. Size is 1 3/16" tall by almost 1/2" wide across the center of the body. It is very well made of 1 chunk of solid sterling silver. It also very fancy and highly detailed. Beautiful condition. No damage. No tears, dents, or deep scratches to the sterling. Great item for anyone who enjoys poodles and vintage 1960s poodle jewelry. Just add a chain and you will have a gorgeous dangle necklace or add to your favorite charm bracelet. It's ornate and quite showy.
ABOUT 1950s POODLE FASHION:
The 1950s poodle skirt was a ‘50s favorite, often in white, standing at the hem of the skirt, complete with a curly embroidered or sequin leash. Even more decorations came in the form of the large applique cats, squirrels, guitars, or catchy phrases like “See You Later Alligator.” The poodle skirt became a lasting icon of the 1950s especially for teenagers but women wore them too with more mature appliques such as the Eiffel tower, telephone, and martinis.ORIGIN:
You have heard of Poodle skirts and their association with 1950’s fashion, but you may not know how they originated or the profound influence they have had on women’s fashions since that time. The phenomenon started in 1947 when 25-year-old Juli Charlot needed a skirt to wear to a holiday party in Los Angeles. Because she couldn’t sew, she cut a big circle of felt with a hole in the middle to fit her waist and appliquéd Christmas trees to it. Felt was the only material available that was wide enough to cut a complete circle skirt without any seams. The skirt was a huge hit. A week after the party she sold the skirt to raise money to go to design school and learn how to sew. Eventually as demand for her skirts grew, she opened her own factory. Although she continued to get orders, money was tight. Then a New York designer visited her factory, found her in tears, and invested enough money for the business to take off.TYPES:
Although many appliqué designs were used on the skirts, it was the elegant, well groomed Poodle with a swirly leash that proved to be the most popular. In fact circular skirts with other designs were often called Poodle skirts. The full skirt was a welcome change from the straight or pleated below the knee skirts that were worn by young girls and women of the day. Poodle skirts were worn with flirty petticoats and a wide cinch belt. The skirt looked cute on young girls, but pretty silly on their mothers and grandmothers. In other words Poodle skirts were one of the first “too young for you” fashions. From that time on, seeing a youth market with money to spend, many designers worked exclusively on clothing geared to the young.References:
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Vintage 1976 Bicentennial Sterling Silver Big Heavy Coin Pendant
This is a large fancy bezeled sterling silver bicentennial coin pendant made by Rand Paseka of NY. Marked Rand Paseka on the bale and sterling on the frame. It is also marked with a R,P maker hallmark. The coin is bezel and prong set. The frame is thick, solid (can't bend it) sterling silver. It has fine quality workmanship. The coin is crisp and clear with Thomas Jefferson on the front and the Declaration of Independence on the back. Size is 2 1/8" across. Weight is HEAVY at 42.1 grams. Condition is excellent. This is a beautifully detailed big bicentennial pendant for your coin jewelry collection!
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Christian Sacred Heart Of Jesus Charm Fob
This is a vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Sacred Heart of Jesus pendant or fob. It has its old original hook bale for watch chain or necklace. It is marked sterling with a maker's mark. The front has a raised sterling portrait which is hand applied to a detailed engraved fancy sterling silver medal. It also has deep engraved work on the round sterling edge. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Size is 1 1/2" from top to bottom including the bale by 1 1/16" wide across the circle. A lovely older estate item for your religious jewelry collection.