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Description
This clip was in my Great-Aunt's drawer. I know they were a really sought after costume jeweler in the 1930's and 1940's, but I cannot find another fur clip this size or shape. It is 3 1/2' long and 1 1/2" across the top. That is about all I know about it. I would like to sell it, but have no idea of the value.
Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
There is no material on the clip so I guess just silver-tone metal
Distinguishing marks
"Eisenberg Original" marked on the back.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
3 1/2" long x 1 1/2" wide at top
Date Period
Estimated 1940's, but not sure
Weight
don't know
History
I only know the manufacturer, and which Great-Aunt it came from. I have the fur it was used on, but other than that, I don't know much about it.
Price Paid (If known)
family piece
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Re: Eisenberg & Son's Fur Clip
The History Of Eisenberg Jewelry
The original company, Eisenberg & Sons, Inc., was formed in 1914 as a perfume and clothing company for ladies. The dresses sold by the company were not selling quickly or in volume. After a while, during the late 1930s, the company began to manufacture jewelry for the sole purpose of complementing their clothing line in an attempt to boost sales. Therefore, the early pieces of jewelry were crafted as accessories to the clothing line of dresses. Specifically, pins and brooches were designed with brilliant rhinestones. In time, however, the beauty and quality of these jewelry pieces was so fine that it soon overwhelmed the design and beauty of the dresses. Women began to clamor for the jewelry rather than the dresses. In essence, Eisenberg Jewelry began as a simple incentive to sell merchandise of another nature.
I would love to tell you 100% what this is worth. But the SOLD amounts are all over the place. $50.00 to $200.00. more for color stone pieces..
Big plus is you have the box.. I would mark this high and see what I get offered. Good Luck..
Re: Eisenberg & Son's Fur Clip
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Re: Eisenberg & Son's Fur Clip
Thank you for both comments. The article was informative. I appreciate the effort.