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Period: 1950s
Color:  Gold
Circa 1950s Evening Clutch by Cribout of Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1950s evening clutch by Cribout of Paris, made in France. Woven microscopic silver, gold & platinum beads. Silk lined. Lightly tarnished except under flap. Wear commensurate wi...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Silver

Italian Vintage Crucifix in Bronze and Iron
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage crucifix of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The vintage crucifix was made with nickel plated iron and gilded bronze. The v...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Copper and Brass Ship's Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass len...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Mid Century Modern 14 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Geneva Bracelet Watch
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern 14 Karat Vintage Yellow Gold Geneva Bracelet Watch We are pleased to offer to timepiece connoisseurs this rare and fine 14 karat yellow gold vintage Geneva 17 incabloc watch. This Swiss watch details a 17 jewel ultra thin Geneva incabloc design movement with a stunning pearl face. The wrist bracelet is an ultra fine basket weave gold mesh, with a brushed gold finish. Manual wind. Weighs 52.3 grams. Condition: Excellent with minor wear on dial consistent with age. Measures: Pearl face size 22cm. Watch band is approximately 12cm wide by 8" long total. Brand: Geneva Circa 1950's Material: 14-karat solid yellow gold, pearl ultra thin face Total weight: 52.3 grams Movement / caliber: Manual winding / 17 jewels / Swiss made Dial / hands: 14 karat gold hands Bracelet / band: ultra fine 14 karat solid gold basket weave Similar face style to the Patek Philippe Calatrava. Geneva vintage watches...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
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French Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Line Vautrin, Bronze Brooch circa 1950, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Line Vautrin, bronze brooch circa 1950, signed.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Shell "Knight" Cameo Cufflinks in 14-Karat with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s cameo "Knight" cufflinks, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a hand carved portrait of a knight fixed to a back clasp....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Round 14-Karat Ruby Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 14-karat ruby cufflinks, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a ring of small ruby stones fixed to a back clasp. The cufflinks measure 11/16" (17mm) in diameter.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Round 14-Karat Pearl Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp and Lapel Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 14-karat pearl cufflinks, full marked "14 Karat" featuring a 14-karat post with a ring of 15 natural pearls fixed to a back clasp. Also includes matching 10 mm lapel pin. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Articulate Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Six-Piece Lot 14-karat Tiffany Jewelry Lot Includes Earrings and Pins
Located in New York, NY
Matched set of tiffany pins (two) and earrings ( two pairs, four pcs ) six pieces total ion the lot. All are fully and correctly marked, all are 14-karat. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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