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Takahashi Blue Bird Pin (Item #jkp3) Hand carved & painted by Yoneguma and Kiyoka Takahashi out of white Holly. Each piece received 10-12 coats of lacquer taking nearly 2 weeks to complete. You can read about the artists at http://www.takahashibirds.com, a site maintained by their grand daughter. This bird is in near mint condition. Dimensions: 2" x 1". |
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Takahashi Northern Red Cardinal Bird Pin (Item #jkp4) Hand carved & painted by Yoneguma and Kiyoka Takahashi out of white Holly. Wire feet perched on natural wood limb. Gorgeous craftsmanship. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 2" x 1". |
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Adorable Bakelite and Wood Fish Pin (Item #jkp1) The heads are applejuice bakelite. Not sure what type of wood but the grain is beautiful. Excellent condition on everything. Handpainted details are wonderful. A terrific old pin. Ca. 1940s. Dimensions: 2-1/2" x 3". |
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Wood and Lucite African Mask Pin Ca. 1940's (Item #jkp2) Popular lucite and wood African mask pin produced during world war II when metals were in short supply. Condition is excellent. Dimensions:2-1/2" x 2-1/2" |
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Ceramic Victorian Lady's Portrait Pin - 1940's (Item #ceramic1) Ceramic was a popular material during WWII when metal was in short supply. Lovely hand painted portrait pin of a Victorian era lady. Signed "Hill" by the artist. The pin mechanism is a modern replacement. Condition is excellent. Dimensions: 2-6/8" x 1-1/2" wide. |
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