In the 1870’s, there was a push by watch manufacturers to produce a pocket watch for every buyer. Before that, watches were an expensive item. Watch companies started to produce what they would call “The Dollar Watch”. A dollar in 1870 had as much buying power as […]
Caravelle is a brand under the Bulova name and think of it as the lesser priced name. It is still made with the same precision as Bulova, except with lesser expensive materials. This watch is from the 1960’s and has a resin coated butterfly wing attached to […]
This pendant was made from watch movement cover piece from a pocket watch movement, possibly made in the 1600’s. During this time, watches were only made for the wealthy and the watch movement itself was frequently covered with metal filigree and engravings. This piece is one such […]
Tiny watch gears and wheels are on a Cicada wing with a clear coat of resin on top of that. This hangs with a silver-plated bail and a chain.
This is a whole pocket watch movement from the year 1918. The watch is clearly labeled with Elgin National Watch Company and that serial number places it within that date. The engraving on the metal looked so nice and intricate that I decided to do nothing but […]
A piece of the watch movement plate of a pocket watch has Fire-colored Swarovski crystals attached to it. The plate is from the Rockford Watch Company and the serial number places it with a production date of 1899. This hangs with a silver-plated bail and chain.
A watch movement made by the Monarch Watch Company in the 1950’s most likely is attached to a resin coated Monarch butterfly wing. There are three orange colored Swarovski crystals attached to the top of the watch movement. This hangs with a silver plated bail and chain.
I first started to make this jewelry more than 10 years ago and one of the biggest things that I realized about my hobby, is that Everyone likes something different. Far too often as Artists, we become too critical of our own creative works. I know […]
All items on my web-store are listed at $45. If you make an appointment for a private showing and wish to buy, if you pay in cash, all items are $40. I am available for private showings Monday through Friday, from 5pm to 7pm. I can […]
These past few months have been busy as I have been attending numerous craft fairs and vending shows. I am happy with the result, but many of those who have come by to visit and see what I have, have not been. The reason is […]
As with most crafters, fall is the best time for vending. During this time, I have noticed that I receive the most sales as customers are interested in buying that special someone, a unique gift for Christmas. This fall I rebuilt and redesigned and created […]
Antiquarian Couture 