Vintage & Antique Accessories: Purses, Compacts, Belt Buckles

Vintage zodiac belt buckle, artisian made during the hippie era, signed CPL. This huge belt buckle measures 3-3/4 by 4" and is silver in color. Condition is very good with no problems but some minor wear to the finish on the back. The buckle weighs 7.5 ounces and looks to be made of nickle plated brass. This piece really makes a statement.

This strikingly elegant handbag is entirely covered with gold, grey, and cream colored micro beads, as is its handle. It has a subtle floral design that is a bit unusual for this type of handbag. The clasp is a gold tone metal with a spring-loaded lift up style closure that runs the entire width of the bag and snaps closed tight. The closure is adorned with a single oval opalescent mop cameo set in a gold toned frame. The interior is made of luxurious pearl white satin with flat pockets on each side and a small change pouch with a gold metal finger ring. The fabric tag inside reads “Hand Made in France”. This handbag dates from the late 1940’s. It is in mint condition. There are no scratches or chips on the cameo, no stains or wear of the interior and no stains or missing beads on either the body or handle. It measures up to 8-1/4” wide by 1” deep and is 6” tall from top to bottom. The bag weighs 1 lb. 3.3 ounces.

Antique Victorian sterling silver belt buckle and keep in sterling silver. This unusual belt buckle has a dagger and sheild design with fancy repousse work. The belt buckle measures 1 3/4 wide by 2 1/2" tall. It is signed "Sterling" and the two pieces weigh 23 grams. Beautiful and spectacular workmanship, please click into the item to see a photo of the back and the keep. Insured shippping in the USA will be $7.00.

Antique sterling silver watch pin in the shape of the letter B, C1900. This neat watch pin is 1" tall by 1 1/4" wide. Great condition with old tube hing and c clasp. The name Gladys is engraved on the back, but the pin is otherwise unmarked. It weighs 7.2 grams and is not hollow. A wonderful piece!

Large single dress dress or garment clip made from carved white jade in a silver mounting, C1900. The design of the carving features lotus blossoms in a bowl. It measures 1-1/8" inches wide by 1-5/8" tall, and the back of the clip has an engraved floral design. It is marked "Made in China NO. 23 Silver". This clip could also be worn as a pendant or used as a pearl enhancer. Condition excellent with no problems to note. A fine example of Chinese export silver jewelry.

1950's 12k gold filled ankle bracelet made by Forstner. This ankle bracelet measures 9" long, and the center plate or plaque is 1" by 1/4". The plate can be engraved or left plain. This item is "new old stock" so the condition is near mint. New old stock (abbreviated NOS) are vintage pieces that have never been sold at retail. The back of the anklet is marked "Forstner 1/20 12kt GF". I have a few bracelets that are on the card, as shown in the photo, but most will come repackaged in a nice gift box. Ordering more than one is possible as I was luck enough to acquire a 1/2 dozen.

This is a very pretty round box made by Wedgwood. It is a popular pink jasper ware with white relief that features Diana or Aurora and a chariot with 2 horses. The sides of this trinket box are fluted or ribbed. It is mint condition. There is an impressed mark on the bottom that reads: 'WEDGWOOD, Made in England' with a registered symbol, R in a circle. Sometime during 1980's is probably the date of manufacture for this piece. It measures about 2 3/4 inches in diameter on the top and is about 1 1/2 inches tall including the dome of the lid. This piece would make an excellent addition to a collection of Wedgwood or to enhance any dresser or vanity!

This is such a cute Antique figural tape measure! The tape measure is yellow cloth and is 36" long. It will not retract all the way, and the last 3" remain on the outside. The shoe measures about 2 1/8" by 1 3/8" and about 1/2" thick. It is silver plated and retains most all of the finish on the front. The tin on the back side is discolored with some light surface rust. Other than the last 3" of tape, this C1900 measuring tape retracts well.

This quality solid brass buckle has a leather insert. The leather was hand tooled and painted then signed "© Burnett 1983". The buckle measures 1-3/4 inches x 2-1/8 inches and fits a 1 inch belt. It features a beautiful portrait of a horse. The mark is marked "Solid Brass" with some type of maker mark.

Vintage sterling silver bib clips made by Webster, C1930. Wonderful detail in these delightful ducks. Each little guy is about an inch tall, and the chain measures 5-1/2" inches long. Total weight is 8.6 grams and condition is excellent.

CASE XX 'HAMMERHEAD' P159 LSSP folding lock blade knife. This knife has a beautiful engraved Hammerhead shark on blade that measures 3 1/2 blade tip to tang. Condition is very good to fine. The brass bolsters have minimal staining from storage and can be polished out. Sheath is excellent except for two light stains on the top of the back. The knife has it's original factory edge, never sharpened. Original box and papers are yellowed with age but otherwise good.

Beautiful lidded cigarette box by Wegewood with a blue border decorated with griffins and center floral medallion. This box is 5 by 3-5/8 inches, and about 1 1/4 inches tall. The bottom is marked with an urn and the words "Wegewood Made in England". This mark was used from 1900-1961. Condition is excellent, no chips or cracks.

Vintage Pewter cigarette box and match box cover hand made by Serge Nekrassoff in the arts & crafts style, C1940. The box measures 8" by 4-1/8" and has the original wood liner with 2 removable dividers. The match box cover measures 2-3/8 by 1-1/2", it has the same applied tulip flower design on top and is marked "S. Nekrassoff". Condition for both pieces is very good, no dings or dents, very nice patina.

1970's porcelain Royal Worcester egg coddlers made in England. It has a floral pattern called Bournemouth and is in mint condition. Egg coddlers have been used for years to produce a form of soft, not quite boiled, egg. Royal Worcester produced three sizes: Standard (one egg), King (two eggs) and Maxime (which are no longer produced). This one is a king size.

Vintage Ashleydale English bone china thimble in original box. The front of the timble has yellow flowers and the back is marked Happy Birthday in black script. The thimble is 1" tall, in near mint condition, and rimmed around with a gold band.

Heirloom Editions LTD of California hand painted bisque thimble with Christmas design. This thimble measures almost 1" tall and the top has a holly leaf. It is signed "Trudi" inside and is in mint condition. The thimble comes in its original box with the original brochure. Heirloom Editions Ltd was founded in 1978 and manufactured and imported thimbles for collectors. In December 2004 they moved from California to Georgia.

Vintage 1950's men's leather wallet. The line of the wallet is very slim with a folded dimension of roughly 3" high by 4" wide. The interior has 2 slots, one an identification and one for a credit card. The center has a curved copper wire that you slip folding money under. Condition is excellent with very little wear and the wallet appears ot have never been used.

Very large ring that has the words "Tallest Married Couple on Earth" in raised letters on the front. "Giant Rings" like this one, were promoted as being "the right size for the giant to wear". The inside of this ring measures 1-3/8" across and it is approx. a size 25. The ring was made from a metal mold of base metals like lead and tin. Condition is very good for it's age with no cracks, dents, or missing metal.

Vintage horse or equestrian belt buckle made by Bergamot Brass Works. The Belt Buckle measures 2-1/2" x 3" and fits a 1-1/2" belt. It is excellent condition and stamped "P-144 1978 Bergamot Brass Corp".

Antique German corkscrew with die struck leaf and vine design on the case. Like most pocket corkscrews the worm folds up and can be recessed in the sheath, which doubles as a handle. The bottom of the case is marked G M Patent No 6145 and the corkscrew case measures 2 3/4". Condition is slightly better than the photos indicates, overall it's very good.

C1915 two-piece Art Nouveau repousse belt buckle made of white metal with an aged finish. The belt buckle is on it's original card marked "Nouveaute De Paris", a name collectors of antique buttons will recognize. When clasped together, the buckle is about 3 1/8 inches at the widest part and 4-1/4 inches high including the tassles. This is NOT a reproduction! The buckle is in near mint condition, but the card shows age. A lovely piece for a collection or to wear, true to the period of which it was made.

This charming vintage hand mirror is circa 1920s/30s. It is cased in a chrome plated metal frame with beautiful green banded agate on both top and bottom. The beveled mirror has heavy age spotting and the case does not seem deep enough to hold powder and puff. It measures 2-1/2 inches tall by 1-3/4" in diameter and 3/4" deep. Condition other than the mirror is excellent with no chips or scratches to the agate, and minimal aging to the chrome plating. $6.00 US or Canada ship/insure, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted. Orders from most foreign countries are no problem!

Envelope shaped mirror from a vintage purse. Measures 3 inches across by 2-3/8" tall, meant to go inside an interior pocket. Condition is very good with little wear. Could be used in any vintage purse.

This is a very cute little barrette from the 50s or 60's! It has an oblong shape and is made of silver tone pot metal and white rhinestones. The barette measures 1-1/2 " wide by 3/8" tall. There are 20 rhinestones in total, very glitzy! It has a squeeze type clasp with hooks in the back. Condition is excellent, almost like new.

Vintage sterling Silver weight lifting medal or Fob awarded by the New York Department of Parks and the N.Y. Daily Mirror in 1951. Measures 1 1/2" high by 1" and the back is marked "1951 Sterling Dieges&Clust". Condition is excellent an the fob weighs 15.4 grams. A great piece of N.Y. sports history! The shipping charge within the U.S. and Canada is $6.00 and shipping for multiple purchases is automatically discounted. Orders from the United Kingdom‚ Australia‚ and most foreign countries are no problem.

Vintage Stanhome (Stanley Home Products) sales persons lapel pin with clasp closure, 1950. The back is marked "sterling" and it measures 5/8" across. Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Vintage 1940's / 1950's sterling 10 year service pin that once belonged to an employee of the "International Silver Company" in Meriden, CT. This pin has an hourglass with wings on the top and is accented with black enamel. The back is stamped Sterling and with an R maker mark. It measures 5/8" across. This item is in excellent, original and ready to wear condition. It comes in the original box and has the original screw-on clutch back.

Small vintage sterling silver pin/brooch with the official emblem of the 4H Club (standing for Head, Hands, Heart and Health. In the center is a four leaf clover in green and black enamel with the letter "H" on each leaf. The brooch is in very good condition with a vintage patina, and the pin and clasp are tight and secure. It measures 1/2" in diameter and weighs 5 grams. It is marked "STERLING" with the letter "L" with a slash through it.

Vintage 10K gold Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft 5 year service lapel pin with clasp closure, 1940. The back is marked "10K" and it measures 1/2" across. It weighs 2 grams. Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Rare Vintage sterling silver with blue enamel Chase Aircraft service lapel pin, C1945. The pin front has the words "Chase Aircraft Co. Inc. Stroukoff Avitruc". The back is marked "Sterling" and it measures 1" across. It weighs 1.9 grams without back. Condition is very good with some minor wear. Comes with original silver tone clutch back with sawtooth edge.

This is a Germany cigar cutter mande by CTS and marked Solingen. The cutter is in very good condition and measures 5.8" in length. It has engine turned designs on the sides and the cutter is marked "Solingen CTS". The other end of the cutter has a knotched blade for opening a cigar box.

Antique match case or safe advertising Havana - American cigars made by the United Cigar Company. This case is marked "A.R.T. MFG CO. N.Y. PAT. JAN. 12.04". It measures 2-1/4" by almost 1-3/4", a standard size folder of matches will fit inside. Condition is good with minor wear to the plating on the high spots front. The inside and back of the case has a little more wear (see photo). A nice cigar advertising collectible.

Vintage ROUGH ROOT Smoking Tobacco Pipe. This imported Briar is 5.5" long and was previously owned and smoked. Shows signs of use but condition is very good and all parts are sound. It is marked "Rough Root Algerian Briar Made in France". S & I will be $6.00.

Vintage Lee smoking tobacco pipe. This imported Briar is 5.5" long and was previously owned and smoked. Shows signs of use but all parts are sound and condition is very good. It is marked "Lee Imported Briar". S & I will be $6.00.

Neat vintage Morocco Leather cigar case that can hold four cigars. When opened the case is marked in gold stamping "Genuine Morocco Plymouth Spain". It is in excellent condition with only slight wear. Insured shipping in the USA will be $6.00.

This is a nice 1950's lapel pin for the "Radio Television Training Association". It measures 5/8" in dia. and is made of enamel on gold plated brass. It has a super design with antenna and signal. Condition is very good with no problems to note. Comes with the original round brass sawtooth clutch.

1931 Visitor badge or medal from the 76th Annual Convention International Typographical Union in Boston. The upper portion of the medal features three Boston landmarks, Bunker Hill Monument, Old South Church, and State Capitol. The bottom medal has a printing press insignia and the words "BOSTON MASS". The back of both pins are maker marked "Bastian Bros. Co. CO. Rochester N.Y." with a shield-shaped symbol. Inside the shield are the letters "M.P.B/P.I.U". Condition is excellent, even the silk ribbon is in good condition.

Antique C1900 white gold filled eyeglasses. These frames measures 4 inches wide, lens diameter is 40 mm. Condition is near mint with original nose pads. The glasses are marked "1/10 12K G.F. Oxford with 14K Gold Spring", and the frame has an ornate engraved design. The two lens can be folded on top of each other and then clip together with spring release. The lenses are also in excellent condition and are magnify at about a +2 strength.

Vintage 1930's Bausch & Lomb Art Deco eyeglass frames with lenses and case. The frames are made of 10K white gold (bridge piece only) and 10K gold filled metal. The bridge is marked "B&L 10K BP". These frames are in near mint condition and have an all-over geometric etched design. The bridge measures 22mm wide and the temples are 6-1/2" long.

Vintage Art Deco copper flower pot made by Chase Brass of Waterbury CT. This item was part of Chase's "Tom Thumb" flower pot line, and was sold with or without the wall bracket. The pot measures 2-7/8" in diameter by 2-1/2" high and is in very good vintage condition (no dings or dents). It is signed on the bottom with the Chase Centaur mark. The insured shipping charge within the U.S. is $6.00 and shipping for multiple purchases is automatically discounted. No shipping outside the US for this item.

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Vintage beaded bag or purse made in Hong Kong with original box, C1960. The bag has an oyster satin body with off-white beads and sequins. It measures 6 inches high without the handle by 6.5 inches wide. The handle is a gold metal snake chain measuring 12 inches in length. The bag has the original tag marked "Paico Hand Made in Hong Kong". It is in excellent, mint condition with no beads missing. It comes with the original box, very lovely! The bag weighs 7.7 ounces.

1950's 12k gold filled ankle bracelet made by Forstner. This ankle bracelet measures 9" long, and the center plate or plaque is 1" by 1/4". The plate can be engraved or left plain. This item is "new old stock" so the condition is near mint. New old stock (abbreviated NOS) are vintage pieces that have never been sold at retail. The back of the anklet is marked "Forstner 1/20 12kt GF". I have a few bracelets that are on the card, as shown in the photo, but most will come repackaged in a nice gift box. Ordering more than one is possible as I was luck enough to acquire a 1/2 dozen.

Vintage postcard size mailer containing one large folded sheet of photos of the flood of 1955 as it affected Winsted Connecticut. Each side of the sheet has 12 individual black & white photos of the flood dammage, 24 in all. Unfolded the sheet measures 20-1/2" by 9-1/4". Condition is very good with no rips or tears to the paper and only minor discoloration. Photos are credited to Clinton & Ferris, also marked "Distributed by E.G. Ferris, Winsted, Conn. B.E. Grinvalsky, Torrington, Conn.". Insured shipping will be $6.00.