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

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)

Phenomenal 1940s (it could possibly extend into the early 1950s) Navy colored straw hat by Leslie James originally sold at H.P. Wasson and Co. in Indianapolis. Trimmed with navy grosgrain ribbon that is tied in a knot, creating a little visual interest in the reverse of this hat.  Upturned brim has a single silk chiffon rose in pink and green with greenish-yellow velvet leaves and stems of green bias cut fabric.  This hat can be worn at a variety of angles, creating a different look every time it is worn.  I prefer it low on one side and high on the other.

1960s Pink rhinestone necklace by Vendome is from my personal collection and is not for sale.  Consider it show and tell of one of my favorite designers.

Measurements
Length of hat… 12 inches
Width of hat… 18 inches
Crown is 3.5 inches tall
Inside circumference of hat is 21 inches

If you are accustomed to using centimeters, I suggest you use a conversion chart.  I like this one:

http://www.manuelsweb.com/in_cm.htm

Condition

Very good vintage condition.  One side of the stitching where the brim is tacked, is a little loose.  There are also loose stitches where the edge is attached in the back near the grosgrain knot.  There is a small stain on one of the flower petals that I have not tried to treat.  None of this is noticeable while wearing.