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Sterling 925 and black glass brooch

Sterling 925 Marcasite and black glass brooch

Richelieu Faux Pearl and textured gold tone brooch in original box

Richelieu textured gold tone with faux pearl brooch in box

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Junkbox Treasures Collectibles and Antiques
Accessocraft

History

1930 - 1998
New York, New York
Founded by Edgar Rodelheimer and Theodore Steinman. During WWII they produced war relief pins whose proceeds were donated to charity.

Marks

Info

 
Amco Jewelry Gold Fill Mark
cartouche post 1955
Amco Jewelry Gold Fill Mark
cartouche pre 1955
  

Jewelry Lines

Plastigold
Feathagold - Plastic plated costume jewelry since 1945

Characteristics

~Earrings had adjustable clip-on. Kind of a combination between a clip and a screwback.
~Most backs were heavily textured
~ Did a lot of Egyptian Revival, Rococco Revival jewelry

 
Amco Jewelry Gold Fill Mark
heavy texture
Amco Jewelry Gold Fill Mark
smooth back. 2-piece pin back
Amco Jewelry Gold Fill Mark
adjustible clip-on earring

Patents

Info

Designers

None known at this time

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Photographs

Accessocraft Jewlry Photos
Accessocraft Advertisements

Sources

Collecting Costume Jewelry 303
The Image Event
A Brief History - Accessocraft
Collecting Costume Jewelry 101