Nov 22 2009 05:27:39 Gems Plus Pins - My items.

Item #PriceItem Name / Description

$ 7

1984 Olympics Collector's License Frame

This 1984 Olympics License Plate Frame is still in the unopened package. It was manufactured under license from the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee. Size is 12" by 6"....... more

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#20580

Beatles Pin

This costume jewelry pin has a drum (with sticks) and a guitar, and connecting the two instruments is a sign reading "The Beatles". The pin is in excellent condition and looks like it's never been worn. It is signed on the back but I can't read it. It looks like three separate words and I think word number one is KEMS or NEMS, word number two might be ENT and the third word is LTD, I think.... more

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#20721

$ 137.50

Beautiful Bob Mackie Cylinder Beaded Purse

This beautiful and unusual beaded evening bag was designed by Bob Mackie--designer to the stars--and is signed on the inside of the lid. It is multi-colored, in a diamond pattern, and is a round cylinder with a cord strap 48" long. I don't think the purse has ever been used. Date of manufacture is unknown. The picture does not do the purse justice--it's beautiful.... more

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#21249

$ 60 set of 13

Bicentennial Originial Thirteen Colonies Spoons

These silverplate spoons were produced in 1976, as a part of the 200th year celebration of the founding of our country. Each spoon is still wrapped in the original cellophane/plastic packaging and most of those packages remain unopened. There is some very minor oxidation of the metal on some pieces if the package has slipped open. The original box indicates that this is the Bicentennial Ori... more

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#21839

$ 35

Book: The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan

Book: "The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan", by James Morier; illustrated by Cyrus LeRoy Baldridge. This particular edition was "...Designed and Illustrated by Cyrus LeRoy Baldridge in collaboration with the Book-of-the-Month Club, Inc." Random House, 1937, 404 pages. Dust cover is torn and in bad shape; pages are yellowed; someone wrote their name in black ink on the insid... more

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#21854

$ 95

Book: 50 Years of Movie Posters

Full title of this book is: 50 years of Movie Posters; Hollywood's golden era! Compiled and edited by John Kobal; Introduction by David Robinson. First published in 1973. This edition published by Bounty Books and distributed by Crown Publishers Inc., 1985. ISBN: 0-517-51386-2 Spiral bound; 176 pages. Format is quite large at 17 1/2" high and 12" wide. Every right h... more

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#21172

$ 85 set

Boucher four piece set/parure

This Boucher set includes a necklace, bracelet, pin and earrings--all in excellent condition. All pieces are marked Boucher except the bracelet. The leaves are white with black detailing, and are set in "silver", with nicely detailed "silver" leaves to enhance the set. Pieces marked Boucher reflect excellent design and craftmanship. This is a beautiful set.... more

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#23129

$ 375

Bronze Elephant Figurine

This bronze elephant is an interesting and arresting design, with uplifted trunk and turned head. It comes in two parts--the howdah is removable. One of the legs has been repaired but the repair is hard to find. The blue top knot is not original. Given these two facts this piece is in very good condition. It is very heavy--over 6 pounds.... more

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#20688

$ 76

Coro costume jewelry set

This set of Coro costume jewelry is in excellent condition. Produced in the 1950's, it consists of a bracelet, a pin and the matching earrings (clips). All of the pieces are marked Coro, but please note that the mark on the back of the pin is hard to read unless held to the light just right. The bracelet measures at just under 7 1/2" long. The color is "gold", with aurora borealis stones.... more

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#23126

$ 65

Czechoslovakian (?) cased glass vase

This lovely vase is undoubtedly Czechoslovakian although it is unmarked. The design is quite interesting because there is a crown with a shining cross right at the top and at the bottom of the design there is a crest with standing lions at each side. The center of the design displays blue and lavender flowers, with two daisies (?) and multiple green leaves, on a gold background--all done by h... more

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#23166

$ 11.50 each

Fontanini Courier reclining

This young man is a courier and he's taking a nap. Made by Fontanini, in Italy, as part of a Nativity scene. He is 4 3/4" in length, with very good color and detailing. There is a paper tag with the number 52559; on the back of his delivery bag are the markings Depose Italy 190. The price is $11.50 each. You may order just one, or more.... more

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#23172

$ 11.50 each

Fontanini Reclining Steer

Please note that we have this piece in two different sizes, as noted... This reclining steer was made in Italy by Fontanini, probably in 1983 (although it is not marked with a date), as part of a Nativity Scene. The detailing is very good. There is a paper label which reads number 52534. The price is $11.50 each. You may order just one, or more.... more

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#23170

$ 11.50

Fontanini Donkey

Please note that we have this piece in two different sizes, as noted... This donkey was made in Italy by Fontanini, in 1983, as part of a Nativity scene. The detailing is very good. There is a paper label on the bottom with the number 52533.... more

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#23169

Fontanini Girl with chickens

This girl feeding the chickens is made in Italy by Fontanini, in 1983, as part of a Nativity scene. The color and the detailing are very good. The bottom of the piece is marked Depose Italy 231.... more

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#23167

$ 11.50

Fontanini Shepherd holding lamb

This shepherd is holding on to a lamb. He was made in Italy by Fontanini as part of a Nativity scene. He is approximately 3 1/2" tall, with very good color and detailing. The bottom of the piece has a label with the number 52563 and Fontanini by Roman. The price is $11.50 each.... more

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#21171

$ 75 as is

French Jet Glass Hair Ornament

This is a wonderful hair piece, made to cover a bun at the back of the head. The faceted beads are made of black glass, commonly called French jet glass; the faceted pieces are affixed to a wire frame. The frame has been damaged through use, but given its age it's in good shape and still quite useful. There are two spots that are damaged and we have tried to show that in our pictures. ... more

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#23135

$325 set

Hattie Carnegie set: pin and earrings

This striking set is unusual and delicate looking, with rhinestones and accents of green on a silver-colored background. The earrings are marked Carnegie. Hattie Carnegie was a well-known business woman during the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, and her costume jewelry has become highly collectible. She was considered, among other things, to have impeccable taste and was a trend setter.... more

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#23180

$ 185

Jorgen Jensen jewelry set

This beautiful set of pewter jewelry was made by Scandinavian Jorgen Jensen. There are six pieces in this lot: 2 adjustable rings, a pendant necklace, a bracelet and a pair of (pierced) earrings. With the exception of the bracelet all pieces are marked "Pewter Jorgen Jensen Denmark". The bracelet is not marked. The pendant has the number 230A on the back; the earrings and the rin... more

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#20689

$ 155

Kenneth Jay Lane cross pendant/necklace

This beautiful cross is a Kenneth Jay Lane creation--the back of the pendant is signed KJL. The cross measures 4" long by 3" wide, and comes on a heavy "gold" 36" long chain. This piece is quite striking, quite heavy, and really makes a statement!... more

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#21843

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife Series: Raccoons

From the accompanying brochure: "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic achievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." First in the series is this delightful plate featuring three raccoons. The ... more

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#21847

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife series: Beavers

From the brochure accompanying the first plate (the raccoons): "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic acievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." Beavers is fifth in the series, and is beautifully pro... more

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#21848

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife series: Martens

From the brochure accompanying the first plate (the raccoons): "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic acievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." Martens is ninth in the series, and is beautifully pro... more

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#21849

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife series: Red Foxes

From the brochure accompanying the first plate (the raccoons): "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic acievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." Red Foxes is second in the series, and is beautifully ... more

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#21845

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife Series: Squirrels

From the brochure accompanying the first plate (the raccoons): "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic acievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." Squirrels is seventh in the series, and is beautifully... more

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#21846

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife series: Cottontail Rabbits

From the brochure accompanying the first plate (the raccoons): "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic acievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." Cottontail Rabbits is third in the series, and is beau... more

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#21851

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife series: Eastern Chipmunks

From the brochure accompanying the first plate (the raccoons): "Two highly respected names, Lenox and Boehm, each with a world-wide reputation for quality and artistic acievement, have combined to create a new limited issue of plates. Aptly entitled Woodland Wildlife, each plate captures a fleeting moment in the life of a forest animal." Eastern Chipmunks is fourth in the series, and is beau... more

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#21844

$ 76.50

Lenox/Boehm Woodland Wildlife Series: Whitetail deer

This plate by Lenox/Boehm is sixth in the Woodland Wildlife series. "Each plate in this series is characterized by its outstanding beauty, delicacy and careful attention to realistic detail. ...... The scene is enhanced by a rich border of deep cobalt lue trimmed with 24-karat gold..." This is a lovely plate. Double boxed. 1978... more

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#21244

$ 18.50

Man's Speidel Identification bracelet

This bracelet is manufactured by Speidel, the company known in the 1950's and the 1960's for its excellent workmanship. The opening on this bracelet is hidden and does not show when on the wrist. The chain is heavy duty, as befits a man; it is 1/2" in width. The metal is gold in color, not in content. The price is $18.50.... more

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#23182

$325

Margot de Taxco

This lovely pin was produced about 1950 by Margot de Taxco, a now famous Mexican artist whose name is well-known among collectors of jewelry/costume jewelry. It is enamel work over sterling and the predominant colors are "gold" and turquoise blue. It is articulated, meaning that the tail and the body of the fish move back and forth. It is a truly beautiful piece of work.... more

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#23936
$ 10

Miller Beer Lite IceTap Handle

This beer tap handle is in perfect condition. It is made of lucite, to resemble a long-neck beer bottle of Lite Ice: "Ice brewed, less filling" by Miller. The size is 9 3/4" long by 2 1/2" wide. Cost is $10.00 plus shipping... Be sure to see the other wine and beer handles we have listed...... more

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#21248

$ 25

Monterey Pine" Pin

This costume jewelry pin is a beautiful rendition of the famous picture of the classic "Monterey Pine" tree. It is replicated in a gold colored metal and is in excellent condition. I estimate that it was produced in the 1960's. There is an attempt at a mark on the back of the piece, but I cannot read it.... more

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#20428

$ 22.50

Raggedy Ann & Andy Porcelain Pins

This is a handpainted set of Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy Porcelain pins, in excellent condition. Each one is 1 1/2" round in size. Would be a great addition to a collection of Raggedy Ann pieces.... more

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#21858

$ 32.50

Sebastian Miniatures: Boy playing with blocks

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is a young boy in a sailor suit, playing with his blocks. It is marked on the rim: copr. 1979 P. W. Baston. On the bottom is a blue paper label, and the information that this is 5518 / 10,000. The coloration of the boy's hair is not uniform, therefore I feel that this piece is in... more

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#21863

$ 45

Sebastian Miniatures: Mary had a little lamb

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Mary had a little lamb", and the rest of the rhyme is written around the rim of the piece. It is marked on top of the piece behind the tree copr. 1949 P. W. Baston. There is a blue label on the bottom, plus the letters TCH/A ... Condition is excellent.... more

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#21868

$ 125

Sebastian Miniatures: Sebastian Studio Sign

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece says "Sebastian Studio *Original *Miniature works of art made in New England ", with the figure of a Pilgrim to the right of the sign. There is a red label on the bottom, plus the letters GM/C/1... Date of manufacture is unknown. Condition is excellent.... more

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#21862

$ 75

Sebastian Miniatures: Lincoln Memorial

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Seated Lincoln, Washington, D. C.", and is marked on the rim miniature copr. 1958 P. W. Baston. There is a red label on the bottom, which is covered in green felt. All white in color, and in excellent condition.... more

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#21865

$ 55

Sebastian Miniatures: Peggotty

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Peggotty", and is marked on the rim copr. 1946 P. W. Baston. There is a red label on the bottom, plus letters PA/C/1 ... Condition is excellent.... more

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#21866

$ 55

Sebastian Miniatures: Pioneer Couple

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Pioneer Couple", and is marked on the rim copr. 1958 P. W. Baston. There is a blue label on the bottom, plus the letters LS/A..... Condition is excellent.... more

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#21869

$ 75

Sebastian Miniatures: The Shoemaker

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "The Shoemaker", and is marked on the rim copr. 1958 P. W. Baston. There is a red label on the bottom, plus SG/C/1.... Condition is excellent.... more

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#21867

$ 45,00

Sebastian Miniatures: The Spirit of '76

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "The Spirit of '76". It is not marked but it does come it its original box. There is a green label on the bottom, which just reads Sebastian Miniature. Condition is excellent.... more

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#21859

$ 65

Sebastian Miniatures: Colonial Bell Ringer

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Colonial Bell Ringer", and is marked on the rim copr. 1959 P. W. Baston. There is a red label on the bottom, plus BL/C/1 ... Coloring is excellent, and the piece is in excellent condition.... more

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#21861

$ 32.50

Sebastian Miniatures: Happy Birthday to You

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Happy Birthday to You", and is marked on the rim copr. 1983 P. W. Baston. There is a gray label on the bottom, plus CKIEL ... Color is excellent, and the piece is in excellent condition.... more

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#21860

$ 65

Sebastian Miniatures: Switching the Freight

Sebastian Miniatures were made in Massachusetts, and are handcast and hand painted. This particular piece is called "Switching the Freight", and is marked on the rim copr. 1953 P. W. Baston. There is a red label on the bottom, plus RK/C/1 ... Coloring is excellent, and the piece is in excellent condition.... more

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#21164

$ 325

Set of rhinestone jewelry

This beautiful set of costume jewelry consists of a necklace, a wide band bracelet and matching earrings. All of the rhinestones are in place and the set is in excellent condition. The necklace is approximately 18" in length; the bracelet is 7" in length and is 1 1/2" wide; the earrings are quite large, measuring 1 1/2" across. The sapphire blue rhinestone design is quite striking and ... more

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#23155

$ 26.50

Stanley Tape Measure

This Stanley tape measure is in very good condition. It has No. 6386 Direct Reading on one side and on the other the patent pending numbers 1964280 and 1983503, and the words Made in U.S.A. The tape has to be pushed in to the frame as it does not retract automatically.... more

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#23185

$ 55

Thimbles, thimbles, and more thimbles

This lot contains 17 thimbles. Six of them are plastic advertising thimbles: four of them are advertising companies in the San Francisco region: Holstein's Pastry Shop (2), Taylor's Dairy, and Exhibit Furniture Company. The dark red plastic thimble advertises Greer Realty, and one of the white plastic thimbles salutes Nixon for U. S. Senator. The metal thimbles range from aluminum (1), t... more

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#20574

$ 285

Toleware Document Box

This Toleware Document Box is in fair to good condition, considering its age. It is early American tinsmith work, "styled after the japanned tinware of the English manufacturers..." (Source: "The Collector's Book of Boxes", by Marian Klamkin, 1972 edition, p. 97) The frame is in good condition with the original brass handle. It has been heavily used; there is some rust inside the box. The ... more

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#21241

$ 85

Trifari bracelet and earrings set

This Trifari bracelet with clip earrings set from the 1950's is quite lovely. The yellow "stones" are accented with rhinestones, and both the yellow and the "gold" of the metal have a sheen to them that is outstanding. Both the bracelet and the earrings are marked with the Trifari and the Crown emblem. The Trifari name indicates outstanding workmanship, and this set doesn't disappoint.... more

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#21239

$ 40 for both

Two costume jewelry bracelets

This lot includes two bracelets, each with a close-over hinge type closure. The bracelet with the 5 chains, and the five charms centered across the middle is not signed. The second bracelet is signed Coro. I estimate that they were produced in the 1950's. Condition is excellent: all pieces are accounted for. Cost for the two bracelets is $40.00.... more

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#22193

$ 2 ea/$7.50 set

Watch fobs

There are five individual watch fobs offerred here and you may buy them individually at $2.00 each or as a set for $7.50 for a set of five. #1 is a Caterpillar Front Loader made of a pewter-like metal with black detailing; #2 is an Allis-Chalmers Front Loader made of copper; #3 is an Allis-Chalmers Bulldozer made of copper; #4 is a WABCO Front Loader made of copper; and #5 is a W... more

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#23149

$ 22 all

Winnie the Pooh Assortment

Up for sale is an assortment of items related to Winnie the Pooh--great for the child or great for the collector... There is a set of plastic dishes which include a bowl, an oval plate and a matching cup, with a fork and a spoon--for the young child. The Winnie the Pooh themed set was made by Selandia for Disney and has never been used. It is in excellent condition. In addition, t... more

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#21243

$ 16.50

Woman's Speidel Identification bracelet

This bracelet is manufactured by Speidel, the company known in the 1950's and the 1960's for its excellent workmanship. The opening on this bracelet is the squeeze type, therefore no locking mechanism shows when it's closed and on the wrist. The chain is 1/4" wide, and the ID band is 3/8" wide--designed with the discerning woman in mind. The metal is gold in color, not in content. Th... more

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