Early Multi-colored Glass Bead Dress Clip, Enameled Leaves

Jewelry : Collectible : Dress Clips

 

This is a beautiful early glass dress clip that dates to the 1930's. It is made of silver tone metal and features green enameled leaves that protrude from the top. Multi-colored glass beads are hand wired to the frame. The colors range from sapphire blue, ruby red, emerald green, amber, and clear. Each has a small clear glass spacer on top. The neatness of the hand wiring on the reverse of the clip is indicative of Haskell's early work, along with the beads used. Measures 2 1/4". Condition is quite good, although the enameling is showing wear to both leaves.

Item ID: JJS1846

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It is possibly an early unsigned Miriam Haskell, but I did not get the piece confirmed.