Vintage Tin Jewelry
Bent Larsen Tin, Denmark, Necklace in Pewter with Purple Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Bent Larsen Tin. Denmark. Necklace in pewter with purple stone. Modern design, 60 / 70 s.
The chain
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Wizard of Oz Tin Man Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An articulated 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Wizard of Oz Tin Man
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20th Century Italian Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 1.42 in
Danish Design, Necklace in Tin with Pink Stone, Modern Design, 1960s-1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish design. Necklace in tin with pink stone. Modern design, 60 / 70 s.
Chain measures: 70 cm
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Art Deco Paul Brandt Enamel and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
-Fonds, in Switzerland, in 1883, moving to Paris when he was young. He studied jewellery, painting
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Porcelain Biscuit Barrel Tin Seltmann Weiden Germany 1995
By Seltmann Weiden
Located in Bastogne, BE
A very colorful Vintage Floral Biscuit Tin In Porcelain with tin lead by Seltmann Weiden, from
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1990s German Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Lead
William Spratling Silver and Brass Cuff Bracelet Predates All His Iconic Work
By William Spratling
Located in Southbury, CT
* place for celebrities to visit and be in the company of other creative explorers, plus shop for jewelry
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1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Brass
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W 0.5 in L 6.25 in
The Magnificent Jewels of Luz Mila Patino, Sotheby's October 1989 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Simon Patino who was a Bolivian tin magnate. It was certainly a magnificent collection - in which there
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20th Century Vintage Tin Jewelry
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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
William Spratling Silver and Brass Cuff Bracelet Predates All His Iconic Work
By William Spratling
Located in Southbury, CT
* place for celebrities to visit and be in the company of other creative explorers, plus shop for jewelry
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1940s Artisan Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Brass
Bowl Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
Located in Orimattila, FI
Bowl Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
This was probably done in the 1940s-50s
The bowl is tin
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
, handmade from a large tin can and cigarette packs.
A wonderful objet d'art, highly decorative, sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Tin
Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
jewelry, objects and furniture of Art Deco style, specializing in the work of the silver.
Jean Despres
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1950s French Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Elizabeth Taylor – Elstree Studios, England, 1963 Limited Estate Print
By David Steen
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth Taylor – Elstree Studios, England,
1963
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery collection was
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1960s Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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H 18 in W 24 in
Italian American Modernist Pattern Painting Key West Kitty Cat Piero Aversa Art
Located in Surfside, FL
span design in fabrics, wall covering, jewelry and films as well as the fine arts. The exhibition in
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
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Roman Fab Coin Stone and Resin Dangle Link Chain Necklace Custom Signed Vintage
By Linda Levinson
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage hand set and hand wrought custom designed roman inspired hanging pendant chain link pendant necklace is by Linda Levinson and is signed. It is from the 80's. She...
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1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate
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H 14 in W 1.5 in L 14 in
Berca Golden Brown Enameled Owl Shaped Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Cufflinks
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Unique and Chic Golden Brown Hand Enamelled Little Owl Shaped T-Bar Back, Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Plated Cufflinks.
In our smart black box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
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W 0.51 in D 0.21 in L 0.62 in
1920s French Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cufflinks, Paris
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of classic French "style constellation" design, each domed platinum link set with a central cabochon ruby surrounded by six rose diamonds, attached by small oval link platinum chains...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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H 0.25 in Dm 0.4 in L 0.75 in
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / hand-engraved into the deep of natural R...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
14k Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings with Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning pair of 14k Etruscan Revival drop earrings featuring intricate gold detailing and a delicate Mississippi river pearl dangling element. The shape of the earrings re...
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Chanel Renaissance Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
This is one of the more elaborate and unusual Chanel necklaces in this offering. Chanel again channels the splendor of the Renaissance with this exceptional necklace of cruciform lin...
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1960s French Vintage Tin Jewelry
14K Etruscan Revival Mourning Ring W/ Onyx Disc & Pearl Grape Cluster
Located in Venice, CA
This is an exquisite Etruscan Revival mourning ring with 14k gold and an onyx disc and grape cluster made with pearls. There is a repeating motif of twisted wire around the black cir...
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1890s Etruscan Revival Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Garnet Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful preloved large 18 karat yellow gold Venetian Etruscan Revival fob locket pendant. The pendant is set with three red translucent faceted oval garnet gemstones. The garnets...
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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jeanne Bernard of Paris Black Suede Coffee Grinder Shaped Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming figural handbag is shaped like an old fashioned coffee grinder. It's covered in a fine, black suede with details and accents in gold plated brass. The inside of the lid...
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1950s French Vintage Tin Jewelry
Etruscan Style Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual etruscan style articulated pendant with hidden locket. Antique gold finish. USA 1970s.
20" chain with 5.5" pendant.
Excellent condition.
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1970s American Vintage Tin Jewelry
Ciner Coral Resin Jeweled Choker & Earring Ensemble circa 1980
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner exquisite coral resin jeweled choker & earring ensemble c 1980s
The elegant choker necklace & clip-on earrings are embellished
with faux coral resin cabochons, black enamel lac...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s Yellow Gold Charms Bracelet
Located in Torino, IT
An exquisite and timeless 1950s very special Charms Bracelet in Yellow textured Gold.
Charms can be traced back to the Neolithic Period, when they were used as amulets or talismans ...
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1950s American Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egg Pendant
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
These pieces were designed, hand-carved, and then cast from our workshop in Uruguay.
Beautiful necklace with a delicate gold-plated silver pendant threaded on a black silk lace with ...
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2010s Uruguayan Modernist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical desk fan with rotating blades. Unmarked but tested for 18 karat gold.
Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.15 x 1 cm
Weight: 1.9...
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ciner Art Deco Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Fine Ciner art deco necklace composed of two strands of articulated faux ruby beads with crystal rhinestone pave spacers and clasp. Center focal pendant of hand wired ruby beads and ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage Venetian Etruscan Revival Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful preloved 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan Revival fob charm pendant. The charm is set with a cabochon cut moonstone at the bottom of the pendant. The gold surface is decor...
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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Set of Keppler Kern Turquoise, Onyx, and Lapis Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A set of amusing jewelry in the form of pencils designed by the Swiss duo of Keppler and Kern
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1990s Swiss Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rare Curved White Metal Jewelry Box by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
The presented jewelry box can be clearly attributed to the Auböck workshop designs of the 1940s
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Schiaparelli 1960's Pleated Goldtone Discs Bracelet with Faux Emerald Cabochon
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
discs are little sandwiches of brass and tin, and the bracelet's back does show signs of the gold
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1960s American Vintage Tin Jewelry
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W 1.33 in L 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Bent Larsen Denmark Pewter & Art Glass Bracelet 1960s
Located in Burbank, CA
"Bent Larsen Tin" & "Denmark". Dimensions: 6.5"L x 1"W
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Tin Jewelry
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W 1 in L 6.5 in
William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Aztec Sun Cuff Bracelet
By William Spratling
Located in San Francisco, CA
jewelry of Spratling’s design. Other craftsmen joined Spratling's shop and produced tin ware, copper items
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1940s Mexican Native American Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Sterling Tortoise Box by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, DF
the iconography of ancient Mexico, as was adeptly reflected in his designs in silver, hollow ware, tin
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1950s Mexican Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930's Art Deco Bakelite Musical Powder/Vanity Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
butterscotch bakelite. A tin receptacle inside holds the puff, and the box plays music when the cover is
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Vintage English Folk Art Child's Toy Riding Horse Great for Display
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage English 1950s tin Folk Art child's riding horse toy.
Cool on a mantle or even on a pedestal
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1950s English Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Tin
Tinplate Sunburst Wall-Mounted Sculpture
Located in Mexico City, DF
, platters, decanters and jewelry chests - had its humble counterpart in tinplate, objects acquired by those
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1980s Mexican Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Tin
1970s Cartier Yellow Gold Sardine Tin Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Very Cool, Circa 1970s 18K Yellow Gold Sardine Tin, Pendant. Signed and Numbered Chain and Signed
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1970s French Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Gold Tin Man Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat gold Tin Man charm. This charm is designed in the form of the Tin Man from the
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1970s Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Iconic Tin Can Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic tin can cuff bracelet, circa 1990.
Indicative measurements : total
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20th Century French Vintage Tin Jewelry
Sterling Silver Crown Hair Comb
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Small antique silver hair comb.
Beautiful 2 tined comb featuring a lion with scroll surrounded by
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20th Century Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miguel Berrocal Vintage "Micro David" Puzzle Sculpture Key Ring Pendant
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Narberth, PA
metals, including beryllium bronze, stainless steel, nickel, and tin zamac, over 10 individual pieces
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1970s Spanish Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Minangkabau Crown Headdress, Suntiang, Mid 20th Century, Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
or headdress created with tin and gilt metal studded with paste crystals, all attached to a metal
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1960s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Tin
Vintage Isaac Maxwell Mixed Metal Chandelier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful mixed metal chandelier made of copper and tin with iron base by Isaac Maxwell, circa
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1980s American Brutalist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Copper, Iron, Tin
Patchwork Trinkets Box by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
mixed metal, copper, tin, steel. The metals are burnished and scratched revealing surface texture. The
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1970s Vintage Tin Jewelry
Pair of Sterling Bowls by William Spratling
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-1967) was an American-born designer of Mexican jewelry, silver hollowware, tin, copper, and furniture
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1940s Mexican Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
8 Vintage Pendant Lights by Isaac Maxwell
Located in San Antonio, TX
lighting originally came from Mexico in the form of paper or tin candle holders called luminarias. The
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20th Century American Other Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Copper
9 Tall Vintage Pendant Lights by Isaac Maxwell
Located in San Antonio, TX
the form of paper or tin candle holders called luminarias. The method of puncturing tin to create
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20th Century American Other Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Copper
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Studded Minaudière
Located in New Orleans, LA
French jewelry firm of Van Cleef & Arpels. The body of the case is crafted of sterling silver and is
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1930s French Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Gallia Christofle Art Nouveau Elegant Vase Design Poinçon Maitre
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
entered his family business, a small jewellery workshop in Marais, Paris. Charles developed and expanded
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 11.82 in W 1.19 in L 11.82 in
Decorative Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Overlay Footed Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fine Mughal Style Jewelry decorative box with filigree carving.
Anglo-Indian footed box with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Fruitwood
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Iconic Tin Can Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic tin can cuff bracelet in silver tone with antiqued patina.
Promotional
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20th Century French Vintage Tin Jewelry
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Iconic Tin Can Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic antiqued silver tone tin can cuff bracelet.
The central medallion
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20th Century French Vintage Tin Jewelry
Ed Wiener Modernist Erotic Gold Ring for Oz Tin Man "Tiger' Haynes
By Ed Wiener
Located in Cincinnati, OH
piece of jewelry.. say what you think.. all day long!! in original box.
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Cubistic Brass/White Metal Jewelry Box by Carl Auböck, 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
The jewelry box can be clearly attributed to the Auböck workshop designs of the 1940s since white
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1940s Austrian Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Scovill Art Deco Red Black Gold Embossed Tin Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco decorative jewelry or vanity box with embossed lid made by Scovill, USA. The box
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Tin, Metal
Pair of Punched Tin Candelabra from Mexico in the Style of William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Topeka, KS
silver decorative items and jewelry but his shop also employed craftsmen working in tin, copper, and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Tin
H 10.5 in W 11.75 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Original Enamel Gentleman's Tie Pin, English, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
have matching cufflinks, see image. This listing is for tin pin. FREE international delivery.
6.5 cm x
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
William Spratling Vintage Sterling and Rosewood Tube Link Necklace
By William Spratling
Located in Narberth, PA
that was well deserved. He was an innovative and talented designer of Mexican silver jewelry and other
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1950s Mexican Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spratling Vintage Tortoise Shell "Collar Gola" or "Ruff Croissant" Necklace
By William Spratling
Located in Narberth, PA
title that was well deserved. He was an innovative and talented designer of Mexican silver jewelry and
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Waltham Chronometer Pocket Watch with Foliate Engravings and Brass Chain
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
patterning throughout. The piece comes in a enameled tin case, with a black felt interior, that exhibits a
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Mixed Metal
Carved Jade Panel Bracelet Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
within the 10K yellow gold frame. It's not the least bit uncommon to find vintage and antique jewelry
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 10k Gold
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry Table Book
Elizabeth Taylor was born in London on
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Paper
Vintage Pewter Modernist or Brutalist Bracelet and Cufflinks by Lysgards Design
By Lysgards Design
Located in Topeka, KS
a fabulous Modernist or Brutalist pewter jewelry set and in an unusual combination of bracelet and
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Pewter
H 0.25 in W 7 in D 0.75 in
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver and Stainless 3 Tine Serving Fork
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
consists of a three tined serving fork with a very rounded design, and a flat round-bladed server. The
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20th Century Danish Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Styptor Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic and chic, this stunning minaudière was created by the iconic Parisian jewelry firm of Van
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Mixed Metal
Set of Three Rebajes Copper Chargers
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in Ferndale, MI
on couches he began forming animals and avant -garde jewelry from tin cans and found bits. In 1932
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Copper
Elizabeth Taylor by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
adaptations of plays by Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), and Suddenly, Last Summer (1959
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1990s Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Black and White
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.2 in
Pendant/Brooch with Achaktkamee 'Flora' and Diamonds
Located in Stuttgart, BW
. White-Tin (H-M)/VS-SI, 14K Yellow Gold, 5.5x3. 7 cm, with fold-away loop, late 20th century, very good
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20th Century Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
William Spratling 980 Silver River of Life Cuff Bracelet
By William Spratling
Located in San Francisco, CA
of silver mines for centuries, but Taxco had never been considered a location where jewelry and
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1930s Mexican Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand Formed Copper Wall Bust by Francisco Rebajes
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
talent for metal sculpture, fashioning figures out of tin cans and selling them. By 1939, his freeform
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tin Jewelry
Pendant Cross by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, DF
designs in silver, hollow ware, tin, copper and furniture.
In 1965, Spratling was honored by the Mexican
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1940s Mexican Vintage Tin Jewelry
Materials
Silver
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Vintage Tin Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the piece of vintage tin jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, brass and silver. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage tin jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of vintage tin jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by William Spratling and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of vintage tin jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of vintage tin jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Tin Jewelry?
The price for a piece of vintage tin jewelry starts at $195 and tops out at $10,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,161.
Questions About Vintage Tin Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage, first look for hallmarks that may indicate the maker. Then, consult trusted online resources to research the markings and find out when the jewelry house produced pieces that are similar to yours. Anything made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Because there are many contemporary pieces inspired by vintage designs, you may want to consider taking your jewelry to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer who can inspect and date it. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old is considered vintage. Pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. Vintage jewelry includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and even hair accessories like combs. Shop a range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The way to tell if vintage jewelry is real depends first on determining what you mean by "real." If you want to know if a piece is actually made by a particular brand or is a reproduction, you can consult trusted online resources to see what hallmarks and other details are present on genuine pieces. Then, you can examine your jewelry using these criteria. You can also find tests to determine whether precious metals and gemstones are real or not. However, use caution, as some tests can damage jewelry. A simple way to tell if vintage jewelry is an authentic example of a particular maker's work or made of real materials is to take the piece to an experienced appraiser or dealer. Find a large selection of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Many people would argue that vintage jewelry isn't making a comeback because it has never faded in popularity. Although what's considered vintage changes from decade to decade, the demand for jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years old generally remains high. There are collectors who look for pieces featuring specific materials or that were made by certain brands, and many men and women find vintage jewelry appealing because it is unique and has history. Shop a variety of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, nearly all vintage Tiffany jewelry is stamped. However, the stamp on older pieces may not include the maker's name. You should still find a hallmark that represents the metal’s purity. Examples include 925, AG925 or STER for sterling silver. Find a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, vintage Tiffany jewelry may be worth something. Due to the popularity of the American jewelry maker and the quality of the pieces that Tiffany & Co. produces, accessories often hold or appreciate in value over the years. The house is celebrated for its range of partnerships with the likes of Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and others, which can also contribute to how collectible a given bracelet or necklace might be. However, the style, type and condition of the jewelry will impact how valuable it is. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can let you know how much a specific piece is worth. Find a diverse assortment of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To find out how much your vintage jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. By seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past, you can estimate the value of your jewelry. For a more precise valuation, enlist the services of an appraiser or knowledgeable vintage jewelry specialist. Find a wide range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
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