
3D brooch – cat on lavatory pan. Silver tone. AJC funny jewellery
AJC funny jewellery
Incorporated in 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA, American Jewelry Chain Co., known as AJC, ceased to exist in 1997. Their jewellery was incredibly popular, as the brand produced not only quality, but also the original little things. In particular, various figures of people and animals with funny slogans. And most popular comic theme – figures of Cat in various poses – catching mice, hunting for fish from the aquarium, sitting in toilet, etc. Also, many pieces were made for special days and holidays – St. Valentine’s Day, Christmas holidays, Halloween, etc.
Traditionally, the marking included capital letters AJC, or AJMC.
Noteworthy, the company produced jewelry marked “AJMC” – American Jewelry Manufacturing Company in Pittsburgh, PA. Jewelry of this brand is always of unusual design, depicting either people and miniature scenes from life, or fairy-tale characters, sometimes with fancy signatures. AJC and AJMC pieces are rare in the vintage market, so it is in demand among collectors and vintage jewelry lovers.

Halloween theme – A girl and a ghost enameled brooch. 7 cm

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AJC funny jewellery

Valentine’s Day brooch depicting a kissing couple in a heart. Gold tone, 1970s

Two antique phone brooches. White and black enamel, decorated with roses

A cat in a washing machine. Pewter, gold plated, faux pearls, enamel. 6 cm. 1980s

Angel gardener gold tone brooch. 1980s. 5 cm

Castle gold tone brooch. 1980s

Jackpot gold tone brooch. 1980s. 5.6 cm

Musical instruments gold tone brooch. 1980s. 9,5 cm

Teapot brooch of matte gold tone. 1980s

A key-ring for a student or a Geography teacher

Moon matte gold tone brooch

‘In Love’ brooch depicting a Moon, a star and a couple

A mouse and a cat behind the fence. Gold tone, 1980s

Kitten in Christmas boot brooch. 1980

A stork carrying a baby. 1980. Polished ‘gold’ tone, enamel

Dancing Deer Christmas brooch

‘Princess and Dragon’ brooch

Fireplace with a cat, brooch

Adorable cats on a bench, silver tone brooch

‘Champagne’ brooch. Rhinestones, Enamel. 1970

In a cabriolet, romantic cats brooch of gold tone

1980s Cat brooch

Three cats on the window brooch

Romantic Couple brooch, 1980

‘Girl at the mirror’ brooch

“The game of billiards” gold tone, enamel brooch

‘Pierrot’ brooch, 1980s

‘American Gothic’ cats brooch with charms. Goldtone metal, rhinestones

Hands holding Planet Earth gold tone brooch. 4.3 cm

School bus brooch of gold tone. 1980s

Trick or treat Halloween brooch. 6.5 cm

VIP person gold tone brooch. 6 cm. 1980s

Sold house Realtor Pin Brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel

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AJMC signed costume jewelry:

A dog with bone vintage brooch. 4,5 cm. 1980s

Angel Nana brooch with charms. Gold tone, pewter, aurora borealis crystals, enamel. 4,5 cm. 1980s

Angel with heart vintage brooch. Gold tone metal, pewter, enamel, Aurora Borealis crystals. 4,4 cm. 1980s

Love MM brooch, 1980s. Pewter, rhinestones

Peace and love Angel brooch with charms. Pewter, Aurora Borealis crystals, enamel. 5 cm. 1980s

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