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DuBarry Ivorine Celluloid Jewelry Box with a Turtle Shaped Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ivory including the grain lines. This jewelry box is marked "PY-RA-LIN" DuBarry. The top of the box is
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Two Matching Victorian Celluloid Boxes 'Jewelry Box & Glove Box', circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
; typical of that era, they are highly decorated. The top of the jewelry box shows a pretty young lady
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1890s American Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Antique Art Nouveau gilt Berry brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
' made from a rich red early plastic. The brooch has a c clasp and pin fastener. Condition: Good used
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Art Nouveau gilt Berry brooch
Antique Art Nouveau gilt Berry brooch
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W 1.25 in L 0.6 in
Vintage Pendant Flower Basket Diorama Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Antique Victorian
Located in Dearborn, MI
Plastic Solid 10K Yellow Gold Circa 1880s-1890s The Victorian in Jewelry Design Hand Carved Details
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1890s Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold LFG Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
Elegant, beautiful and feminine, the bow is a fine jewelry motif that never seems to go out of
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Couture 1920s French HandCarved Dogs Hounds Galalith RedPaintedArtPlastic Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
sculpture we have seen of such dogs--a rare art work handmade in an early plastic material. In fact, we
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Brass

P Moser Pocket Watch Working Case Year 1910 Swiss Made 875 Silver
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
P. Moser 875 silver pocket watch that has a 51mm case, 13.5mm thick, with a clean plastic crystal
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand carving that could be
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1920s American Modern Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, and serial number
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Baltic Amber Necklace, 229gr, circa the 1900s
Located in Chesterland, OH
pressed, not formed or not heated, not plastic or copal. It is a necklace made from solid amber stones
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Early 20th Century Baltic Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Amber

Antique ArtDeco French ArtPlasticSet BlackSphereMotif CrystalEarrings CoilBangle
Located in Chicago, IL
Paris-based couture designer Elsa Schiaparellli set trends with her artistic use of new plastic resins
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Vintage Baltic Amber Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace is 32 inches (81 cm). The chain is made of old plastic. The size of the amber pendant is 3 inches
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Silver

Late Victorian Lacloche Frères Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Book Locket Pendant
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with removable gold inserts and plastic covers Displaying three black and white photos of a man - aged
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
jewelry manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with plastic. Here, various
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1920s Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Bauhaus Collier in Chrome and Galalith by Jakob Bengel, around 1920/30
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with plastic. Here, various
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Vintage Mano Figa Hand Synthetic Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
made from brown reddish synthetic plastic and nicely detailed with the filigree work cap. It is a rare
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Early 20th Century European Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage Mano Figa Hand Synthetic Charm Pendant
Vintage Mano Figa Hand Synthetic Charm Pendant
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W 0.4 in L 0.99 in
Victorian 14K Gold Locket with Floral Pearl and Enamel Decoration
Located in Venice, CA
gold. The back of the locket has beautiful gold backing, and a thin plastic panel that serves as a
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Double Horseshoe Pendant Locket
Located in Great Neck, NY
eye. One side of the plastic has a crack in the cover holding the picture. The pendant has fine hand
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1890s Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond Set Silver Dial Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds), a platinum bracelet set with approximately 105 round cut diamonds, a platinum jewellery
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1920s Unknown Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head piece with an intricate carved floral and open scroll work design. A wonderful dec...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Victorian Etruscan Torpedo Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan beaded granulation - the hand applied tiny dots of gold that characterize the Etruscan jewelry
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 1904 Photo Locket
Located in London, GB
grams ( without Inserts ) The locket is holding two perspex windows hand cut from very fine plastic
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. The classic Victorian forms of the urn and shell motifs are beautifully rendered in the earrings
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Rare Antique Rolex Asymmetric Prince Yellow Gold 3362
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
plated pin buckle. A plastic glass conceals the dial and the piece is powered by a manual wind movement
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
affected. I would recommend to use special metal or plastic ring size adjusters or to solder small balls of
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Early 1900s Russian Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
. I would recommend to use special metal or plastic ring size adjusters or to solder small balls of
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1920s Estonian Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

China 1890-1910 Antique Victorian Pair of Bracelets in Red Lacquer Cinnabar Wood
Located in Miami, FL
that hardens when exposed to oxygen and becomes a natural plastic that is resistant to water and can
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

China 1890-1910 Antique Victorian Carved Bracelet in Red Lacquer Cinnabar Wood
Located in Miami, FL
and becomes a natural plastic that is resistant to water and can withstand heat and certain acids
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Rare Antique Rolex Chronographe Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
steel pin buckle. The piece is also fitted with a plastic glass and an anti-magnetique manual wind
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique 9k Gold Front and Back Locket, Floral, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
tiny pictures. Internally the two compartments are covered with a later plastic cover. There is an
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
textured engravings on the back and the front has a new plastic face which is in excellent condition. The
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
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H 1.38 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Lifesaver 2849 Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
resembles the lifebelts used by rescue groups around the world. The watch is fitted with a plastic glass, a
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19th Century Swiss Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Lifesaver 2849 Watch
Rolex Oyster Lifesaver 2849 Watch
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Dm 1.26 in L 6.7 in
Jacob Bengel Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Double Americaine. He was a success and in the 1920’s went on to producing geometric costume jewellery
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
, champagne dial with roman numerals, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, plastic glass, an 18k yellow gold hinged
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19th Century Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Vintage Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
date and day display indicator, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel, plastic glass, exhibition caseback, manual
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19th Century Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Located in New York, NY
ivory (plastic). Super long in length, designed to be worn wrapped several times around neck. A long
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
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H 5.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.8 in L 82 in
Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow, white & rose gold Diameter: 51mm Crystal: Plastic Dial: 18k solid gold highly detailed yellow
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Early 19th Century Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
winding crown is set with a cabochon turquoise, plastic glass, manual wind movement, in excellent
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1920s Swiss Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Antique Victorian Hair Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chased Pattern Vintage Fine Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
oval pendant is fitted with a lock of hair behind a protective plastic case (does not open). The
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Pine Cone Necklace, Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger for Schiaparelli Summer 1939. Gilded metal, plastic and silk velvet. This iconic
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
rooster or chicken and several chicks. Displayed in a wood and plastic bell jar case. Measures: 4” x 6
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Brass

LineVautrin MidCentury Set EnamelCarvedResinEdelweiss BrassClipEarrings & Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Chicago, IL
objects and jewelry in primarily gilded bronze, Vautrin worked in cellulose acetate or her patented
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Early 20th Century French Artist Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Pair of Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vase Sign: Schneider with application, 1922, France, Design:(Bijoux/ Jewelry)
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Art Glass

1909 Gold Sovereign - King Edward VII
Located in Braintree, GB
plastic capsule. The M mintmark denotes the Melbourne Mint in Australia. Manufacturer: Royal Mint Weight
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Early 1900s British Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1909 Gold Sovereign - King Edward VII
1909 Gold Sovereign - King Edward VII
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H 0.06 in Dm 0.87 in
1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
Located in Braintree, GB
coin is provided in a plastic capsule. The lack of mintmark denotes that coin was produced at the
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1910s British Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
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H 0.06 in Dm 0.87 in
1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design
Located in Braintree, GB
denotes the London Mint. Provided in a plastic capsule. Manufacturer: Royal Mint Weight (grams): 7.98
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Early 1900s British Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1893 Gold full Sovereign - Queen Victoria
Located in Braintree, GB
George and Dragon design and provided in a plastic capsule. The M mintmark denotes the Melbourne Mint in
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1880s British Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Gold

 1893 Gold full Sovereign - Queen Victoria
 1893 Gold full Sovereign - Queen Victoria
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H 0.06 in Dm 0.87 in
Neoclassical Pair of Silver Candlesticks A.F Burgmüller Leipzig Weissenfels 1820
Located in Goettingen, DE
with vine leaf frieze and leaf capital, offset vase spout with very fine relief plastic grape and vine
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Early 19th Century German George IV Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Silver

French Tobacco Jar Exotic Red Wood, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
summer of ideal humidification. This explains the presence of the small plastic box with holes in which
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Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Wood

Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Having won exhibitions in Malmo in 1881, Liverpool 1886, Paris 1889, and Chicago 1895, with his jewelry
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Engraving - Jewish Woman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French engraving of a Jewish woman dressed in fine jewelry and a traditional veil by Calmet
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1730s Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Paper, Ink

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architecture, interior design, glass, jewelry, sculpture, painting, posters and illustration. Introduced new
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

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Wood

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
design, glass, jewelry, sculpture, painting, posters and illustration. Introduced new materials such as
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

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Walnut

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
H 43.31 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in
Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Having won exhibitions in Malmo in 1881, Liverpool 1886, Paris 1889, and Chicago 1895, with his jewelry
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900
By Gallia
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, interior design, glass, jewelry, sculpture, painting, posters and illustration. Introduced new materials
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Metal

France Table '6 Persons', 4 Chair and 2 Armchairs Year: 1900, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
feminine silhouettes. The style was used in architecture, interior design, glass, jewelry, sculpture
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Iron

Chandelier Silver Plated Bronze and Art Glass, Style Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, jewelry, sculpture, painting, posters and illustration. Introduced new materials such as opals and semi
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Plastic Jewelry

Materials

Art Glass

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Antique Plastic Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique plastic jewelry for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and plastic, every item from our selection of antique plastic jewelry was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique plastic jewelry — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique plastic jewelry, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique plastic jewelry over the years, but those crafted by Mappin & Webb and Peter Hertz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Plastic Jewelry?

The average selling price for a piece of antique plastic jewelry at 1stDibs is $2,088, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $27,995 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Plastic Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To 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.