Rhinestone Rainbow: Figurals and Fun Stuff!

Fun Figurals (Page 2)

Wacky, whimsical and maybe a bit wild! Please click on the thumbnail JPEG to see a larger image. Be sure to check out the "Signed" and "Bakelite" section for more figural jewelry.


	B11440	HAR Enameled Skunk Pin -- cute cartoon-y fella, part of what one collector affectionately calls the "rug rat" collection. Textured goldtone, with black, white and green enameling. Tiny rhinestones dot the tail. 1-1/2" tall. Condition: Very Good, with small enamel chip on head. SOLD
	B11322	Hobo Frog Pin -- this guy's hittin' the road with his polka-dot kerchief sack. Newer goldtone pin with green, yellow and red enameling. 1-1/2" tall. Condition: Good, with some minor chipping. $30
	B11388	Rhinestone Apple Pin -- older pot metal fruit pin in a silvertone finish. The pin's age patina makes it look antiqued. 2-1/2" tall. Condition: Good, with age-related metal discoloration. $40
	B11365	Mexican Fruit Lady Pin -- a lovely seniorita, in plastic, carrying fruits and flowers home from the market. Over-painted, molded plastic. Measures 2-3/4" tall. Safety pin-type clasp. Condition: Very Good, with minor color wear. $35
	B11119	Lumberjack Pin -- cute pin with a real block of wood, I'd say this woodcutter has his hands full! Silvertone pot metal; some enamel loss. $18
	B11278	Pearlized Plastic Birds in Flight -- this is a delight! Two pins and a set of earrings, for a wonderful spring or summer look. Goldtone metal set with clear rhinestones and glowing pearly pink plastic cabochons. Earrings are screwback. Pink is a bit more pure than in the picture; I had trouble getting the color balance right. Pins are 1-7/8" and 1-3/8"; earrings are 7/8". $38
	B11201	Enameled Mexican Guitar Player Pin -- I have seen this in a book; I think it may be in Schiffer's "Fun Jewelry." It appears to be metalicized plastic, but seems a bit heavy for plastic, so may be pot metal. Brightly enameled figural of a Mexican man playing the guitar. Minor loss of enamel, consistent with age. Measures 1-5/8" tall. $22
	B11367	Birds 'n Nest Pin -- 30s pot metal figural pin with two birds hovering over an egg-filled nest. Rhinestones and faux pearls. Goldtone; 2-3/4" across. Condition: Good, with loss of goldwash on the high spots. $48
	B11301	Jomaz Bee Pin -- this is really a cute, cartoon-y pin of a bee sniffing a flower. Because it is done in the newer epoxy enamel, I believe that it dates from the 1970s (Jomaz went out of business in the late 70s). He's small, only 1-1/4" across. Condition: Very Good. HOLD
	B11310	"Old Salts" Pin -- a delightful old pin depicting two sailor buddies strutting off to town. A wonderful piece of WWII memorabilia; 1-1/4" across. Condition: Fair, with missing and crazed enamel; dulled pot metal consistent with age. $45
	B11312	Copper and Porcelain African Woman Pin -- a splendid piece, so typical of the 1950s. Porcelain dark turquoise head complements copper topknot and dangly coiled earrings. A majestic 2-1/2" tall. Condition: Excellent. $75
	B11132	Watering Can Pin -- this pin may not be all that old, but as I have a soft spot for figurals, I had to snag it. Textured goldtone cast piece, with enameled flowers. Great for the gardener in your life (or someone whose only blooms are artificial . . . these are perpetual, ha!). 1-3/8" high. $28
	B11422	Cardboard/Leatherette School Dangle Pin -- this is very old; I would guess 30s or 40s. It's a school pin, apparently; it has a padded "report card" and a "Who's Who" book. Appears to be composed of cardboard, leatherette, and string. About 3" tall. Condition: Fair, with scuffs, tears and fading. $20
	B11215	Trojan Figural Pin -- a most interesting pin! Dark goldwashed pot metal. The shield is set with milky and red smooth cabochons. There is a mark on the back: a capital K . . . but I do not know what manufacturer that represents. Two small things: the front foot is a bit bent up, and I don't want to chance breaking it. There's excess glue (yellowed) in and around 2 or 3 of the cabs, but you really need to look closely to see it. 2-1/4" tall. $38
	B10969	Small Blackamoor Pin -- only a little of the enamel has worn off this tiny pin, measuring only 1-1/4" high. Clear and golden rhinestones complement the goldtone and enamel. Pinback has darkened a little. $40
	B11008	Elf and Swan Pin -- this is another pin that might be more contemporary than I usually carry, but it was so fun I couldn't pass it up. Bright goldtone with pastel rhinestones. 2-3/4" across. $40
	B11020	Dragon Pin -- cute little unsigned goldtone dragon, with a black antiqued finish. Funny; I don't think I've ever seen a dragon with a fish tail; maybe this is a mer-dragon! 2-1/8" across. $25
	B11001	Popeye the Sailor Man Pin -- this is a little pin, only 1-3/8" tall. Nicely made, though, with excellent detail -- you can even see Popeye's arm tattoo! Diestamp construction. $25
	B10794	Li'l Abner Pin -- funny rendition of the legendary comic strip character . . . he's running from Daisy Mae, no doubt! Thin metal diestamp construction; "C" clasp. Excellent condition, with extremely minor enamel chipping. Measures 2-1/2" high. $75
	B10923	Cute Birdie Pin -- I've seen variations of this pin that were signed; this one is not signed but is very well made. Textured goldtone, set with "smoky" round rhinestones. Green rhinestone eye. Measures a tad under 2" tall. $35
	B10941	J.J. Googly-Eyed Mandolin Pin -- isn't he cute? JJ. made a number of these bug-eyed pins . . . animals, fruit and vegetables, and (as you can see) musical instruments. This guy is brush-textured goldtone, 2-3/4" tall. $25
	B10775	Vintage Cow Pin -- awww, this is so cute! Cartoonish cow with his tongue sticking out. Goldtone over pot metal, with enameled touches. about 1-3/4" across. $35
	B10197	Goldtone and Green Bird Pin -- a pretty, petite little pin. Faux pearls and a rhinestone for its eye (which has been replaced). Measures 1-3/4" high. $12

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