On 1st dibs.com a Butler and Wilson Gripoix Brooch
I swoon over my favorite collectible treasures. In fact, sometimes I even get heart palpitations or break out into a cold sweat when I see them.
All my favorite collectible treasures are featured on line. Sometimes due to their cost and lack of availability, they can only become mine in my dreams.
IN MY DREAMS Then I have to be content with including them in online stories like this one with photos of them. On occasion, I can purchase one or save up to get one as a special treat.
Specifically the vintage collectibles I treasure most are accessories, namely handbags and jewelry. Some have been affordable and assessable. Some are not. Here are examples of both.
HANDBAGS
Coach, Dooney & Bourke My love of handbags started decades ago with Coach as well as Dooney & Bourke. They were all new when I started to buy them. But over time I discovered collecting, in other words, vintage. Infact, my taste runs towards the vintage rather than the new.
Lucite Beehive Then I travel further backwards to discover the vintage handbag(s) I am wild about today. Probably one of the most extraordinary handbags I have ever seen is a lucite handbag called beehive.
A closeup of metal bees to left. Handbag itself below closed and open. The bees are made out of metal. Considered the ‘Holy Grail’ of Lucite bags.
Furla Thermoplastic The composition of these outrageous bags is thermoplastic or rubber. In fact, there are two incarnations of these unique and totally desirable handbags. The 1970s reveals the first delicious version as the jelly bags. Then the second reveal is the candy re•bag at the Milan Fashion Week in 2022. Furla Re•candy exhibit at the 2022 Milan Fashion Week featured in a Town & Country article, photo courtesy of Furla.
Judith Leiber Bags These handbags are really kookie and ultimately are meant to be talked about evening bags. As much as their sticker price on it own is topic for conversation, their themes are as well. For example, this donut shaped sparkle clutch can’t hold more than a house key, handkerchief, and the proverbial ‘dime for a phone call’ goes for just under $1,000 second hand. Notice that there’s no room for a cell phone. But I am sure anyone would lend its wearer their cell phone if necessary. 21st Century Judith Leiber Donut with Rainbow Sprinkles Clutch on 1st dibs.com
JEWELRY
Flower Power Pins 1960s Flower Power Pink Yellow Polka Dot Brooch Enameled VintageI was collecting flower power pins before I really even know what they are and represent. The one pictured here is one of my favorites. It is even better looking in person.
Lenora Dame Studio A brooch from the early days of the Lenora Dame StudioIn the early days of the establishment of her studio, the Lenora Dame brooches looked like derivatives of flower power pins. In fact, as jewelry rather than socio-political statements, they are quite beautiful.
To the left is an example of one of her early brooches. Notice that there are three layers that alone are in the style of a flower power pin. Then for an added touch of that genre is a flower power pin in the center.
Stanley Hagler N.Y.C. Gorgeous Vibrant Glass Bead Flowers Vintage Pin Brooch This is one of my favorite collectible treasures that will remain a dream. At $499. All I can do is enjoy the pictures and history of this magnificent pin.
Notice the derivative of the flower power pin with two glass bead flowers and lots of additional glass decoration. For more information about Stanley Hagler N.Y.C., click on the link.
CONCLUSION
Whether you dream about vintage collectible treasures or collect them yourself, I hope you will find these favorites of mine as much of a pleasure as I do.
