Signed CS vintage costume jewelry
Snowwoman brooch. Gold tone metal alloy, enamel, rhinestones. 3.5 cm. 1980s. Signed CS vintage costume jewelry
Signed CS vintage costume jewelry
The history of CS branded jewelry began in Washington DC ninety years ago. Its founder was a native of Washington, Carl E. Scherrer (1906-1987). He, in partnership with his friend Douglas Collins, registered his company Collins & Scherrer in 1932. The Washington-based company produced all kinds of jewelry, from costume jewelry to precious jewelry.
Noteworthy, in 1963 the company moved to Silver Spring, where Scherrer lived until his death.
The company ceased to exist in 1982 when Karl E. Scherrer retired.
Collins & Scherrer handmade jewelry is extremely rare and highly collectible. Traditionally, the design of these decorations includes a holiday theme, and most often Christmas. Crafted by hand, with the use of gold-tone metal alloys and gold plating, as well as rhinestones and enamel. Also, each piece bears the ‘CS’ mark for Collins & Scherrer and a copyright sign.
Angel brooch pin of gold tone, rhinestones. 1960s
Hallmarked CS and a copyright sign
Signed CS vintage costume jewelry
Cornucopia with holly leaves Christmas theme vintage brooch. Gold tone metal alloy, enamel, rhinestones. 1970s
Holly leaves Christmas brooch. Gold tone metal, enamel, rhinestones. 1970s
Lantern and holly leaves Christmas theme brooch. Metal alloy, enamel, rhinestones. 1970s
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Vintage Christmas tree brooch pin. Gold tone metal alloy, rhinestones. 1960s
X-mas candle brooch pin. Gold tone metal, rhinestones, enamel. 1960s
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