Adorable old timey clothespin cuff links in gold toned metal with shocking pink enamel.  The perfect gift for new parents.

Measurements

Clothespins are 7/8 of an inch by 1/4 of an inch.

Length of link shaft is 1/2 inch.

Condition

There is lots of missing enamel, but these were so cute we felt we had to share them despite their condition.  Gold toned metal is in great shape.

Grade: Good

Unused, mint in box 1965 Fabulous Jewel Tone Handbag by General Crafts. Box reads: No. 905 Flowers Natural Fabric.  These kits were manufactured in the 1960s after Enid Collins’ themed box bags and linen totes rose to the heights of popularity.  You can follow the directions or make it your own.  This beauty still has it’s sequins, stones, and the turn lock closure in the original bag that has never been opened.  Every piece is guaranteed to be present.  Canvas bag has mahogany wood bottom and plastic double handles.  Make this bag your self (by number, even!) with NO SEWING and NO STITCHING!  Made in the U.S.A.

There are three sheets of paper included.  One is the folded up instruction sheet.  There is also a tri fold brochure showing you other styles of Jewel Tone kit handbags.  Including the often seen Butterfly, Owl and my favorites, Travelogue and the Poodle.  It’s a nice reference guide.  There is an extra sheet advertising the new styles available in black.

Measurements

Finished bag is 11 inches by 12 inches not including handles.

The box is 13 inches squared and 4 inches deep.

Condition

Mint in Box!  There is some wear to the box, but otherwise it’s good as new.

I made a wholesale bulk purchase of Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins clothing and accessories.  So many items came to us from this couple that eventually we all began crying out: “Jenkins” while pricing or selling much of their things.  I was particularly fond of this hand painted tie dating to the 1940s and decided it must be shared with the world.  It sat on my desk for a while when one of my friends excited exclaimed: “There’s a signature on that tie!” (What do you want, she’s into calligraphy.)  Lo an behold, when you turn this tie to the side it morphs from a colorful urn like set of squiggles into Edwin Jenkins signature and it’s reverse with the center of the tie acting as a mirror of sorts.  Make this tie part of your collection and let Edwin Jenkins, Attorney at Law (as his card I found in a suit pocket alerted me) live on forever.

Measurements

52 inches in length

4.5 inches wide in front

2.5 inches wide in back

Condition

Great shape with only slight discoloration in the lining which can not be seen while wearing.

Grade: Very good

All silk red tie features a colorful array of fruit on the Tree of Knowledge.  The snake, the tree, the apple.  It’s all there.  This tie was originally sold to Edwin Jenkins here in downtown Portland at Meier & Frank, a department store recently bought out by Macy’s.

Measurements

51 inches in length

4.5 inches wide in front

1.75 inches wide in back

Condition

Great shape with no flaws to note.

Grade: Excellent

Charming engraved Victorian pin reads: “Hattie.” This brooch was made from an 1883 Morgan Silver dollar. The reverse of the brooch still bears it’s original Lady Liberty Head, E Pluribus, a boarder of stars and the year 1883. There is a very small letter M on Lady Liberty’s neck indicating that this was in fact, a Morgan Silver dollar. The style of pin back, with the pointed end extending past the edge of the coin denotes that the coin was converted to jewelry sometime shortly after it was crafted. Certainly before the tuen of the century.

Measurements

Coin measures 1.5 inches in diameter.

Condition

There is minor surface scratching throughout including heavy wear in one spot (center front) and many deep scratches to the back.  Someone also carved J.A. into the face of Lady Liberty,

Grade: Good

Beautiful ribbons of round and baguette cut rhinestones create a stylized feather brooch by Marcel Boucher.  This brooch is marked © Boucher with the inventory number 8135P.  It is said that the copyright symbol was added to the Boucher stamp after 1955.  I would guess that this is a late 1950s or early 1960s piece.  Bright silver toned rhodium plating simply shines.

Measurements

Brooch measures 3.5 inches by 1.25 inches

Condition

We replaced one of the baguette stones, but it is underneath one of the ribbons and you can’t see it.

Grade: Very Good

Hollycraft made excellent rhinestone pieces and this brooch in varying shades of purple is no exception. Hollycraft was among the very few costume jewelry companies to date their jewelry. This piece is from 1952. Tiered three dimensional pin has round, marquise, and oval stone in a variety of sizes. Colors range from a light lavender to a deep amethyst.

Measurements

Brooch measures 2 inches by 2.25 inches

Condition

Just a little glue residue and some loss of plating to the pin back.

Grade: Excellent

Lovely linen wiggle dress designed by Carol Craig of New York.  Nude illusion neckline is bound at the top and trimmed with creamy three dimensional applique.  Gusseted sleeves, darts at both the waist and bust as well as the hip.  Kick pleat in back.  Fascinating, bra covering nude colored inserts can be seen above the applique.  Still retains it’s original self fabric belt.  So thoughtfully detailed that you will even find a bar tack loop at the front to secure the belt in it’s proper place.  Metal zipper is topped with metal hook and thread eye.

Measurements

Bust 32 inches

Waist 26 inches

Hip 38 inches

Shoulder to Waist 16 inches

Sleeve opening 14 inches in circumference

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem 41 inches

Belt Adjusts From 24 to 26 inches

Condition

There is one very faint mark about two inches long located on the back right hip.  Hardly noticeable, and likely to be removed by a trusted dry cleaner.

Grade: Very Good

This belt is the Bee’s Knees!  It’s just the thing to let fly at your drop waist while you Charleston the night away…

Swanky Art Deco belt of marbled green celluloid links that alternates pressed metal rectangles with a scrolling floral Art Nouveau motif.  Round ball bearing clasp exemplifies the industrial machine age.   Further proof that one era doesn’t come to a screeching halt as soon as the next one arrives.  They often gently overlap one another.  This belt can be worn higher up on a larger waist or lower on a more moderate hip, as it was originally intended.  Links can easily be removed to adjust length.

Measurements

Belt adjusts from 40 to 45.5 inches in wearable length.

Celluloid links are 1.5 inches wide and .5 inches tall.

Celluloid medallions are 2 5/8 inches by 2 inches.

Small stamped metal links measure 1.25 inches by .75 inches.

Large stamped metal links are 1.75 inches by 1 inch.

Condition

Minor surface scratching throughout.  There may have originally been some extra ornamentation on the medallions as they have metal rivets at the top and bottom.  One connecting link is slightly bent.  There are two extra connecting links.  One on the clasp and one on the rings the clasp connects to.

Grade: Very Good

Absolutely fabulous Victorian era hatpin.  It appears to be topped with some sort of thread or braid wrapped around the head of the pin.  Beaded accents are very lightweight and irregularly shaped.  They may be some type of nut.

Measurements

Entire hat pin is 7.25 inches long.

Decorated top of pin is 1.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches long.

Condition

One side is slightly dented and there are a few loose threads.

Grade: Very Good (Excellent if age is taken into account)