| Title: Vintage "Wedding Cake" Rhinestones & Plastic Molded Earrings - bridal - rhinestones - 20th century finds Stylehive BM 759020 Tags: bridal rhinestones 20th century finds vintage jewelry store vintage earrings earrings vintage jewelry Price: Description: more SIZE: Height: 1-3/4"; Width: 1-1/16"; Depth: 1/4". CONDITION: Very good to excellent. No cracks or chips in the plastic. |
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September 21, 2009
20th Century Finds' Vintage "Wedding Cake" Rhinestone & Plastic Molded Earrings - in Stylehive
September 19, 2009
New Subsection Added to Our Store - Special Selections - Convertible Handbags
Handbags that have more then one personality are listed in our regular HANDBAG Section of 20th Century Finds online vintage store. They also have their own Subsection under our SPECIAL SELECTIONS Section of the store. Some have removable and reversible covers, or expand to a new shape, or can turn inside-out to reveal a different look and color. The concept for these bags began in the 1800's based on U.S. patents we found that were issued for handbags with removable and exchangeable covers. Here is a sample of what we have in our store.
SIZE: H: 12"; Measured from bottom to top of opening of bag, 8". L: 9" across top of frame. Rectangular base: 10" x 3.25". Expands up to 5" and more.
CONDITION: Excellent. Close-to-mint. No missing beads on either side. No stains, tears or rips. Seams are in great condition. Simply beautiful.
Elegant clutch with a split personality. It is a clutch with the most gorgeous golden-cream-colored leather. It has a light-golden iridescent sheen. Alternatively it is a sleek and modern black leather clutch. In close-to-mint condition as it can get. Never used. No label. Clasp is an elongated bar that goes over a metal ball centerpiece. Works well.
SIZE: H: 6.25". L: 10" across top; 10.5" across bottom; 12.5" across widest point. W: up to 4"
CONDITION: Excellent. New Vintage. Minty condition. No issues found upon inspection. See pictures in our store.
The manufacturer's tag reads that this is a French Style Double Duty Carry-All and Handbag, Styled by Trina, Inc. It also explains that the bag's lining, which you see in Picture 5, is lined with nice rubber. The purse section has a zipper closing for convenience and safety. "Folded, it's a purse. Unsnap, it's a carry all." Made in U.S.A. Our guestimate is circa 1960's.
Two usable compartments when folded and unfolded. One side remains the same size at all times. 7" high by 9" wide, with a zipper closure. Include the handle, and it is 12" high. The other comparment is also 7"x9". Unfolded it is 13.25" x 9". Include the handle, and the bag is 18.5" high. Both sides expand out several inches. Size measurements are approximate.
CONDITION: New. Mint. No signs of wear. Metal components are brass. Michigan's Gilmore Brothers Department Store's label is in the lining.
SIZE: H: 5.75" no cover; 6" with cover. L: 10" across top; 11" across bottom. This is longer than the other two L and M removable cover bags we are selling. Size measurements are approximate.
CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Few signs of wear, which is mainly to one side of the metal frame of the cover. See pictures. This style of handbag is featured in a published 2005 collectors' book on handbags and priced up to $110 in good condition.
We also have two other L and M bags with removable covers.
Classic L and M Evening Bag With Removable & Reversible Cream Brocade & Black Fabric Cover
Bag By Edwards 1957-Patent Handbag
PRICE: $85.00
L and M 1957-Patent Handbag
PRICE: $70.00
Close-To-Mint Condition
$120.00
Circa 1950's or earlier reversible handbag in black and white thermoplastic caviar beads. A rare find and one that is in close-to-mint condition. Handles are made of metal and are hinged at the ends, allowing the handles to move in a 180 degree manner for turning the bag inside out. A stylish conversation piece.
SIZE: H: 12"; Measured from bottom to top of opening of bag, 8". L: 9" across top of frame. Rectangular base: 10" x 3.25". Expands up to 5" and more.
CONDITION: Excellent. Close-to-mint. No missing beads on either side. No stains, tears or rips. Seams are in great condition. Simply beautiful.
Elegant clutch with a split personality. It is a clutch with the most gorgeous golden-cream-colored leather. It has a light-golden iridescent sheen. Alternatively it is a sleek and modern black leather clutch. In close-to-mint condition as it can get. Never used. No label. Clasp is an elongated bar that goes over a metal ball centerpiece. Works well.
SIZE: H: 6.25". L: 10" across top; 10.5" across bottom; 12.5" across widest point. W: up to 4"
CONDITION: Excellent. New Vintage. Minty condition. No issues found upon inspection. See pictures in our store.
We love well-made handbags that have more than one personality. This one is perfect for a Fall weekend trip. Wonderful thick wool/tweed black fabric and a single PVC handle. New-with-tags vintage. Never used and nicely stored.
The manufacturer's tag reads that this is a French Style Double Duty Carry-All and Handbag, Styled by Trina, Inc. It also explains that the bag's lining, which you see in Picture 5, is lined with nice rubber. The purse section has a zipper closing for convenience and safety. "Folded, it's a purse. Unsnap, it's a carry all." Made in U.S.A. Our guestimate is circa 1960's.
Two usable compartments when folded and unfolded. One side remains the same size at all times. 7" high by 9" wide, with a zipper closure. Include the handle, and it is 12" high. The other comparment is also 7"x9". Unfolded it is 13.25" x 9". Include the handle, and the bag is 18.5" high. Both sides expand out several inches. Size measurements are approximate.
CONDITION: New. Mint. No signs of wear. Metal components are brass. Michigan's Gilmore Brothers Department Store's label is in the lining.
Trina, Inc. produced and sold fashion accessories, from bags, mirrors and umbrellas, from at least 1959 (based on patent and court records) and Gilmore Brothers was selling merchandise even earlier.
With Removable & Reversible Black Faux Alligator & Brown Vinyl Cover
Bags By Edwards 1957-Patent Handbag
PRICE: $70.00
Bags By Edwards 1957-Patent Handbag
PRICE: $70.00
The classic removable/reversible cover handbag made by Lowy & Mund, Inc., a popular 20th Century handbag company. Circa late 50's to early 60's. U.S. Patent No. 2,809,685 was issued in Oct. 1957 to Edward R. Lowy the inventor of this bag. It is called the Handbag Having Removable Cover in the patent application. This bag has three different personalities. It's a slimmer black faille fabric bag without the cover. Use the cover with the shiny black faux-alligator vinyl side. Or use the other side, a sleek and smooth brown vinyl. "L and M," "Bags By Edwards," "Made in U.S.A." label. Interior is black fabric. Used but clean. One open pocket. Use as a clutch, or take out the attached gold cord chain to carry it on your arm. Chain drop to top of frame is 4.5".
SIZE: H: 5.75" no cover; 6" with cover. L: 10" across top; 11" across bottom. This is longer than the other two L and M removable cover bags we are selling. Size measurements are approximate.
CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Few signs of wear, which is mainly to one side of the metal frame of the cover. See pictures. This style of handbag is featured in a published 2005 collectors' book on handbags and priced up to $110 in good condition.
We also have two other L and M bags with removable covers.
Classic L and M Evening Bag With Removable & Reversible Cream Brocade & Black Fabric Cover
Bag By Edwards 1957-Patent Handbag
PRICE: $85.00
PRICE: $70.00
September 17, 2009
Vintage Wallets & Coin Purses
We added additional vintage wallets and coin purses to 20th Century Finds. Here is a preview of four of the fabulous items we added to our store site yesterday.
New-in-the box vintage women’s black leather wallet by Westport. The look is sleek and sophisticated when folded closed. Upon opening, it reveals a playful, feminine touch with gold-leaf and white embossed flowers along the coin purse and photo case flaps. Circa 1950’s.
Comes with original manufacturer’s tags and in original box. The inside of the lid of the box is stamped: Perkowski Jewelry Store, Greenville, N.Y. The phone number is crossed out, but it is a number that would have been used in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
SIZE: 3-3/16” x 9” open. 3-3/16 x 4-1/2” when closed.
CONDITION: New vintage condition. Mint.
A wonderful and gorgeous vintage find. Bond Street wallet in ostrich leather in dyed Kelly green. Moire fabric billfold interior. Coin purse and billfold. Stamped BOND STREET ORIGINAL which has started to fade slightly. Bond Street was founded in 1917 in New York. It is known for well-made, high-quality wallets and accessories.
SIZE: 4-3/16 x 4-1/8 closed. 4-3/16 x 8” opened
CONDITION: Excellent. Close-to-mint.
Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh-Mates brand women’s billfold wallet in original box. Box reads that the wallet is made of Oromesh. Oro means gold which is the color of this wallet. Interior material is a black satin faille. Snap button closure to coin purse. Long billfold.
We state circa 1955 as Whiting & Davis advertised this wallet in Vogue in 1955 in their Gleam of Her Dreams ad campaign.
SIZE: 3-1/8” x 8” opened. 3-1/8” x 4” when closed.
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. No missing parts to the mesh. There are signs of natural aging and wear to the mesh. We have taken magnified photographs of the wallet for you to review, so it will look even better in person. Interior billfold is clean.
This is a vintage new-in-box women's Amity cowhide leather wallet. Pretty gold-leaf embossed floral pattern. Leather is a nice, thick, supple leather. Interior is lined with leather and also a taupe moire fabric. It has its original box. It also has its original manufacturer's tags.
SIZE: 4-1/2" x 4-3/8" x 7/8" closed. 7-5/8" x 4-3/8" when opened.
Box is 4-5/8" x 4-3/8" x 1-1/2".
CONDITION: New vintage. Unused. Excellent condition. Box shows signs of wear from storage and moving. Box has a thick plastic acrylic top.
New-in-the box vintage women’s black leather wallet by Westport. The look is sleek and sophisticated when folded closed. Upon opening, it reveals a playful, feminine touch with gold-leaf and white embossed flowers along the coin purse and photo case flaps. Circa 1950’s.
Comes with original manufacturer’s tags and in original box. The inside of the lid of the box is stamped: Perkowski Jewelry Store, Greenville, N.Y. The phone number is crossed out, but it is a number that would have been used in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
SIZE: 3-3/16” x 9” open. 3-3/16 x 4-1/2” when closed.
CONDITION: New vintage condition. Mint.
A wonderful and gorgeous vintage find. Bond Street wallet in ostrich leather in dyed Kelly green. Moire fabric billfold interior. Coin purse and billfold. Stamped BOND STREET ORIGINAL which has started to fade slightly. Bond Street was founded in 1917 in New York. It is known for well-made, high-quality wallets and accessories.
SIZE: 4-3/16 x 4-1/8 closed. 4-3/16 x 8” opened
CONDITION: Excellent. Close-to-mint.
Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh-Mates brand women’s billfold wallet in original box. Box reads that the wallet is made of Oromesh. Oro means gold which is the color of this wallet. Interior material is a black satin faille. Snap button closure to coin purse. Long billfold.
We state circa 1955 as Whiting & Davis advertised this wallet in Vogue in 1955 in their Gleam of Her Dreams ad campaign.
SIZE: 3-1/8” x 8” opened. 3-1/8” x 4” when closed.
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. No missing parts to the mesh. There are signs of natural aging and wear to the mesh. We have taken magnified photographs of the wallet for you to review, so it will look even better in person. Interior billfold is clean.
This is a vintage new-in-box women's Amity cowhide leather wallet. Pretty gold-leaf embossed floral pattern. Leather is a nice, thick, supple leather. Interior is lined with leather and also a taupe moire fabric. It has its original box. It also has its original manufacturer's tags.
SIZE: 4-1/2" x 4-3/8" x 7/8" closed. 7-5/8" x 4-3/8" when opened.
Box is 4-5/8" x 4-3/8" x 1-1/2".
CONDITION: New vintage. Unused. Excellent condition. Box shows signs of wear from storage and moving. Box has a thick plastic acrylic top.
September 14, 2009
Successful Site Relaunch of www.20thCenturyFinds.com
Our site relaunch on September 9, 2009, was a great success. Over 2,000 visits to the store within the first few days. We have a lot more inventory to show, so we will be posting more antique and vintage items every week for the next several months.
Shopping online for quality vintage handbags, jewelry, clothing and accessories should be an easy, rewarding and fun experience. We want you to be happy with your purchases and come back for
more great vintage finds. In creating a venue that, hopefully, will cause such emotions, we asked vintage lovers and customers what they wish to see more and less of on an online vintage store site. Of course, we cannot throw in everything and the antique kitchen sink. Even so, we worked very hard on this site. Within our powers and resources, we will continue to improve it.
SECTIONS: Our online store has category Sections and Subsections. Access them through the left bar menu of each page. Items for sale are displayed in all Subsections. Clicking on a vintage item's photograph will lead you to its Information & Purchase Page (I&P Page). Additional sections will be added over time. The following are sample pictures of our VINTAGE JEWELRY Section and a portion of our VINTAGE EARRINGS Subsection page.
The Search Engine Directory (SED) at www.20thCenturyFinds.com is a supplemental tool for your shopping experience. Access the SED through the menu (SEARCH DIRECTORY) and SEARCH ENGINE buttons found throughout the Site. Search by word or words. A helpful list of search terms is provided. The search result is a line-item list of matches. Click on any line-item to take you to its SED preview profile--a photograph of the item, preview description, and link to its full Information & Purchase Page (I&P Page).
Or you can search by category. The above picture of the SED shows the five categories available. The next pictures, below, appear when you select TYPE, then EARRINGS, CLIP.
From EARRINGS, CLIP we selected the WEDDING CAKE RHINESTONE EARRINGS and its Preview Profile is revealed.
For each antique and vintage item for sale at 20th Century Finds, we have created an Information and Purchase Page (I&P Page) for it. You can visit the I&P Page for any item through its Subsection Page or through the SED. For example, if you look at the photographs above, you can visit the I&P Page for the Wedding Cake Rhinestone Earrings either through its SED Preview Profile by clicking on "Link to I&P Page" or by clicking on its photograph in the EARRINGS SUBSECTION. Here is what a portion of its I&P Page looks like:
On its Information & Purchase Page (I&P Page) we provide our opinion of the item's condition. Customers have told us that we underestimate the condition of the items we sell. Good or nice vintage condition, turns into fabulous, fantastic condition.
But since opinion is subjective, . . .
on each I&P Page, you will see at least five photographs of the item for sale.
Not many online vintage stores include more than one or two pictures of an item. Not all provide photographs that are clean, clear, crisp, and close up, plus enlarge for better viewing. We acknowledge that more resources, costs and time are expended to provide this information. Yet it is very important for you to truly see what you are buying.
Visit our site as there are many more fun and fabulous features to discover, including our SHOWCASES to our REFERENCE SECTION.
EXPAND YOUR VINTAGE STYLE WITH US!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW HOME!
Shopping online for quality vintage handbags, jewelry, clothing and accessories should be an easy, rewarding and fun experience. We want you to be happy with your purchases and come back for
more great vintage finds. In creating a venue that, hopefully, will cause such emotions, we asked vintage lovers and customers what they wish to see more and less of on an online vintage store site. Of course, we cannot throw in everything and the antique kitchen sink. Even so, we worked very hard on this site. Within our powers and resources, we will continue to improve it.
HOW ITEMS ARE LISTED FOR YOU
TO BROWSE AND PURCHASE ON 20TH CENTURY FINDS
SECTIONS: Our online store has category Sections and Subsections. Access them through the left bar menu of each page. Items for sale are displayed in all Subsections. Clicking on a vintage item's photograph will lead you to its Information & Purchase Page (I&P Page). Additional sections will be added over time. The following are sample pictures of our VINTAGE JEWELRY Section and a portion of our VINTAGE EARRINGS Subsection page.
SEARCH ENGINE DIRECTORY (SED)
The Search Engine Directory (SED) at www.20thCenturyFinds.com is a supplemental tool for your shopping experience. Access the SED through the menu (SEARCH DIRECTORY) and SEARCH ENGINE buttons found throughout the Site. Search by word or words. A helpful list of search terms is provided. The search result is a line-item list of matches. Click on any line-item to take you to its SED preview profile--a photograph of the item, preview description, and link to its full Information & Purchase Page (I&P Page).
Or you can search by category. The above picture of the SED shows the five categories available. The next pictures, below, appear when you select TYPE, then EARRINGS, CLIP.
From EARRINGS, CLIP we selected the WEDDING CAKE RHINESTONE EARRINGS and its Preview Profile is revealed.
ORDER & PURCHASE VINTAGE ITEMS THROUGH THE I&Ps
For each antique and vintage item for sale at 20th Century Finds, we have created an Information and Purchase Page (I&P Page) for it. You can visit the I&P Page for any item through its Subsection Page or through the SED. For example, if you look at the photographs above, you can visit the I&P Page for the Wedding Cake Rhinestone Earrings either through its SED Preview Profile by clicking on "Link to I&P Page" or by clicking on its photograph in the EARRINGS SUBSECTION. Here is what a portion of its I&P Page looks like:
On its Information & Purchase Page (I&P Page) we provide our opinion of the item's condition. Customers have told us that we underestimate the condition of the items we sell. Good or nice vintage condition, turns into fabulous, fantastic condition.
But since opinion is subjective, . . .
on each I&P Page, you will see at least five photographs of the item for sale.
You can view each of these pictures in enlarged format. Just click on each photograph. You will see what you are buying before you purchase it. We photograph small details. Based on past customers' rave reviews of this practice, your purchase will look even better in person. To see how pleased our customers are with their 20th Century finds, see the Rave Reviews section for comments from our customers from around the world.
Not many online vintage stores include more than one or two pictures of an item. Not all provide photographs that are clean, clear, crisp, and close up, plus enlarge for better viewing. We acknowledge that more resources, costs and time are expended to provide this information. Yet it is very important for you to truly see what you are buying.
Visit our site as there are many more fun and fabulous features to discover, including our SHOWCASES to our REFERENCE SECTION.
EXPAND YOUR VINTAGE STYLE WITH US!
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