Pin, Cluster, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage, 677 Miscellaneous back: bar for nails

back: bar for nails

artist: Orville Z

The vintage creations are cylindrical French Brutalist tree trunk stools that have been topped with rich red vinyl moleskin finished with metallic tacks

the backs of each are fitted with brackets through which is threaded a thin black leather belt perforated with one hole

Pin, Cluster, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage, 677 Miscellaneous back: bar for nailsAN ORIGINAL ONDELACY. This piece is a big deal. Measuring 4. 75 in diameter, it is literally big, but its also attributed to renowned jewelry artisan Fannie Weethobee Ondelacy, who was known for her cluster work, pendants, and collar pins. This beautiful pin is what is known as a grandmother cluster; legend has it that the center stone is the grandmother, and each outer ring represents her being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. This one