Friday, October 31, 2008

Antique Paste Ring


Antique Paste Ring
Originally uploaded by Lee Caplan



Fine or costume... 8 fingers and 2 thumbs are sometimes not enough!!

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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Wood Jewellery




From flowers to figurals, wood is a wonderful and sometimes very colourful medium.

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Saturday, May 03, 2008

Warner Grey & Clear Parure


Warner Grey & Clear Parure
Originally uploaded by Lee Caplan
Fabulous 2 toned clear and grey rhinestone encrusted pin and earrings with matching hinge clamper bracelet. All stones are prong set in silver toned setting. Eight grey tear drops shaped stones crisscross the four domed sections. A single domed sits on top. In excellent, near mint condition. Pin is signed Joseph Warner on rectangular plaque signed Warner. Both earrings are signed Warner. Bracelet is unsigned. Circa 1950. Pin is 2 ¼”. Clip on earrings are ¾”. Bracelet has 2 ¼” by 2” oval opening and is 1” at it’s widest. #1640


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Monday, April 28, 2008

Royal Crown Derby Bone China Cup and Saucer

Each one is prettier than the last!! Another fine example of another time and place when things weren’t so rushed and hectic. Even the words bone china evokes an image of elegance and quality, with names with rich history such as Wedgwood, Paragon, Spode, Royal Doulton, Paragon, Royal Albert, Coalport and many more.



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Hobé Filigree Leaf Clips


Hobé Filigree Leaf Clips
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In 1887, Jacques Hobé developed a concept: the manufacturing of fine jewelry at affordable prices, accessible to the general public. He began using the efficient manufacturing techniques born of the Industrial Revolution. He created filigree and crystal signature pieces sometimes including netsukes or hand-painted portraits. Now more than a century later, the innovations of Jacques Hobé are legendary.

Around 1915 his son William brought this art to the United States, where Hobé designs were sought after by Hollywood stars including Bette Davis and Ava Gardner. Due to the great demand in Hollywood, William opened a store on Rodeo Dr.

His two sons, Robert and Donald carried on William's work. They used unique stones and beads from around the world, including soft gemstones such as Jade, Tiger Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Malachite, and assorted Agates. Robert and Donald became renowned experts in fine Jade and the high quality imitation Pearls from the Island of Majorca. They developed 22 karat electrolytic gold finish, as well as bringing thousands of unique and innovative designs to the world.

James William Hobé, the grandson of William Hobé is continuing the family tradition from his studio in Rhode Island.




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