✅ SOLVED Anyone Good with Costume Jewelry?

[Bigcypresshunter]

Found this unusual piece of costume jewelry in my Moms stuff. My Dad gave me some junk to try and find out if it has any monetary value.

It says Nettie Rosenstein on the back. I researched her jewelry a bit but couldnt find this portrait. Who is it and what is the rarity and value? I think its plated and looks like plastic on the front. I see 2 screws on the back but I dont know for what reason.

Thanks.

 

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[thrillathahunt]

As I said earlier, they are highly collectible, however as with most things of this type, value is what someone is willing to pay at any particular time. You might try putting it on ebay. You might be surprised.

 

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[Dano Sverige]

Was going with a young Horatio Nelson or George III..until i google imaged them.No likenesses really. Just to scotch one of the posts above,Nelson is pictured in a black uniform,not red for a change.lol.
All i can guess is that it's a naval uniform and badges/medals.Sorry.
(also if American made,would be unlikely to portray a British hero? Ah well,it was a guess after all.)

 

[Lucas]

Nelson was a popular hero, so likenesses would be common.

But, the colors I posted are for Army... Nelson's navy wore blue with white facings. Not black. And he wasn't Scotch.

Don't know of any navy that wore red, not even the Red Navy.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nelson was a popular hero, so likenesses would be common.

But, the colors I posted are for Army... Nelson's navy wore blue with white facings. Not black. And he wasn't Scotch.

Don't know of any navy that wore red, not even the Red Navy.

Be nice. So what uniform is it? ...just asking.

 

[Lucas]

Generic/fantasy/abstraction of a Brit General Officer. A well mannered, polite Brit General Officer.

It's a picture, but not a portrait, if you know what I mean?

 

[bradyboy]

Who says the image has to be anyone of importance?
These things are usualy created for loved ones
Not of generals and so on
Brady

 

[Monty]

Heck, I thought it was a pic of a woman or perhaps a "sissy"? Monty

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Although we have differing opinions, I think we have determined it to be a generic picture. I would still like to know an idea of value. I may just have to send it to auction and find out.

Thanks to those that have responded. While we eventually get to the truth, differring opinions are ALWAYS welcome.

 

[ivan salis]

well by the general looks of it --it appears to be a 1700 era british army officer (redcoat--anyone?) --he seems to be a "sir" the large medal upon his chest would be one from one of the royal "british" military orders-- like "knight of the bath" --or such -- might be a "image"of a general british military officer of the era

clearly -- it looks like it might be a valuible collectors type item

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

well by the general looks of it --it appears to be a 1700 era british army officer (redcoat--anyone?) --he seems to be a "sir" the large medal upon his chest would be one from one of the royal "british" military orders-- like "knight of the bath" --or such -- might be a "image"of a general british military officer of the era

clearly -- it looks like it might be a valuible collectors type item

Thanks Ivan. Nettie Rosenstein items demand a good price and this has a nice look to it. I notice many of her costume jewelry pieces are gold plated silver so maybe this is a possibility.. This has some weight to it.

 

[Michaelangelo]

First of all sorry about your Mom passing away. I know from experience (from both my Mom and Dad passing) it's hard to go through their belongings.
Hope you find what you're looking for on the broach-sure is a nice piece.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

First of all sorry about your Mom passing away. I know from experience (from both my Mom and Dad passing) it's hard to go through their belongings.
Hope you find what you're looking for on the broach-sure is a nice piece.

Thanks. Im still not myself.

My Dad gave me one box of costume jewelry items that my Mom wanted me to try and sell for her.

Before I decide to sell anything, I try to thoroughly research the item.

 

[Silver Searcher]

I was wondering if your piece is not actually the locket from the website :P thats been turned into a Brooch, I think the screws on the back are for the owner to place hair, from a loved one inside the Brooch/locket

SS

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I was wondering if your piece is not actually the locket from the website :P thats been turned into a Brooch, I think the screws on the back are for the owner to place hair, from a loved one inside the Brooch/locket

SS

Thanks SS. Im not sure if its for hair but I dissassembled it. It appears the portrait is indeed hand painted as someone suggested. Its painted on a hand cut-to-size piece of "plastic". Unfortunately the paint came off where I touched it with my finger.

Underneath seems to reaveal an artists signature. I carefully put it away for later.

I wonder why no price was put on pendant at the auction site?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres the pendant from Morningloryantiques (with no price) to compare. Its a little bit different because they are hand painted. So maybe no two are exactly alike.

I wish I knew who the artrist was and how many different artists were painting this particular piece. It may also help date it.

I really need to wear rubber gloves and use tweezers. The sweat from my finger seemed to disentegrate the paint.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I see now these are not priced for sale because they are from a private collection.

http://www.morninggloryantiques.com/collectRosenst.html

You are on a reference page of Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry. These items were photographed from private collections, and are for reference only.

 

[Silver Searcher]

I was wondering if your piece is not actually the locket from the website :P thats been turned into a Brooch, I think the screws on the back are for the owner to place hair, from a loved one inside the Brooch/locket

SS

Thanks SS. Im not sure if its for hair but I dissassembled it. It appears the portrait is indeed hand painted as someone suggested. Its painted on a hand cut-to-size piece of "plastic". Unfortunately the paint came off where I touched it with my finger.

Underneath seems to reaveal an artists signature. I carefully put it away for later.

I wonder why no price was put on pendant at the auction site?

It looks more like pastel than paint, maybe that's why it came of on your finger

SS

 

[thrillathahunt]

The reason why many of these types of designer jewelry pieces are auctioned is that many times they will bring more than a reasonable fixed asking price.

You shouldn't have messed with it.

 

[Charmin]

Hi BigCy--I have a book on costume jewelry that has Nettie listed in it. It says her jewelry "is of outstanding quality with unique designs which at the time sold at exceptionally high prices. Many early pieces are in sterling silver or vermeil". There is a set of earrings listed in the book that are worth $50-$85. I would think something like your piece would be worth quite a bit more, but I don't have anything similar to it in this book for comparison. The book also says she stopped making jewelry about 1970 or so.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom!
sandcreek~~

 

[Breezie]

BCH, First of all, this is a really outstanding piece. I'm sorry I haven't had the time to study it because I've been helping our daughter prepare the nursery for the 2nd grandchild, which will be delivered on April 28th. I want to do some research on the artist, and will post what I find. Breezie