Beautiful Victorian style vintage brooch Two Angels holding Heart, made of brass, enameled, 1970-80s, USA. Banana Bob jewellery
Banana Bob jewellery
Launched by Annie Venditti in 1985, Banana Bob jewelry trademark ceased to exist in 1992. Mark Brown (Seekonk, Massachusetts), the new owner of the trademark has filed for new registration of the brand in 1993. However, since 2000, the trademark ceased to exist.
Initially, all their jewellery pieces were handmade in Providence. The material – metal alloy based on brass, with the use of high quality Swarovski crystals, rhinestones from Austria, and enamels. Traditionally, Banana Bob incorporated various styles – from Victorian, Art Deco/Art Nouveau to motifs of the time – inspired by Disco music and Discotheques of the 1970s. The company sold jewelry in such department stores as Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.
Currently, the decorations of this brand are collectible rarities, which price is growing up each year.
Symbolic brooch – hand with heart and angel
Inspired by the disco epoch and dance/rock music of the 1980s, guitar brooch
Guitar brooch, 1970s. Decorated with multicolored Swarovski crystals, Disco-music inspired jewellery
Banana Bob jewellery
Crown brooch. 1980’s. Brass, crystals, enamel. 7×4 cm
A bunch of grapes brooch and earrings. Banana Bob. Vintage 1980’s. Brass, crystals, enamel. brooch 4×3 cm, earrings 6×2 cm
Floral motif Victorian style brooch
Fantasy brooch Butterfly, vintage
Bracelet
Fabulous Vintage Brooch
Art Nouveau style, 1980s
Celestial Brooch Pin. US
Romantic Pin. 1980s
Brooch Pin Zebra
Hat brooch
Cat in a shoe
Vintage Brooch Bow, 1980s
Bow brooch, Vintage, 1980s
Ballerinas brooch
Animal Brooch Earth First
Victorian style brooch in the form of fan
Created by Annie Venditti jewelry
Blue Grapes dangling earring clips. Brass alloy, enamel, crystals. 8.5 cm. 1990 – 1994
Filigree heart silver tone earrings. Pewter, crystals
Grape clips earrings. Brass alloy, enamel, crystals. 8.5 cm. 1990 – 1994
Round clip on earrings, flower design. Brass, enamel, crystals
Maker’s mark