Oak leaves and acorns sterling silver brooch. 1980s. Signed HSB vintage costume jewelry
Signed HSB vintage costume jewelry (1948-1993)
The history of the jewelry trade mark “HSB” began in 1948 and lasted for more than forty years. Registered at 542 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, “Harry S. Bick & Son” was a family business founded by Harry S. Bick (1918–1993).
The company’s craftsmen created classic design jewelry typical of the 1940s and 50s – flowers, hearts, leaves, bows, embodied in brooches, pins, necklaces and bracelets. Some of the jewelry, and in particular rose flower brooches and earrings, are striking in their realistic three-dimensional design.
HSB jewelers handcrafted high-quality jewelry with the use of 12-18 K gold, sterling silver, natural stones, carved shell, and cultured pearls. The maker’s mark traditionally includes the initials “HSB” with a line through, as well as a hallmark of gold or sterling.
Harry S. Bick died in 1993 at the age of 75 and his firm ceased to exist.
Ladybug on flower brooch pin. 12 K Gold filled, enamelMaker’s mark
Signed HSB vintage costume jewelry
12 K gold filled flower broochAmethyst textured sterling silver openwork heart brooch pinBlue crystal sterling silver flower design necklaceBow brooch. 12 K gold filled, sterling silverCircle knot sterling silver brooch and screw back earringsCultured pearl 12 K gold filled flower design broochDaisy flower brooch. Sterling silver, resin, enamelDogwood flower textured sterling silver, 12 K gold filled broochEngraved flower sterling silver screw back earringsFeather sterling silver brooch pinFloral design sterling silver necklaceFlowers 12 K gold filled broochFlying goose sterling silver brooch pinGrape sterling silver and pearls brooch pinGreen jade 14 K gold filled leaf branch broochMaple leaf 12 K gold filled brooch pinRose flower sterling silver three dimensional broochRose flower sterling silver three dimensional screw back earringsSailboat sterling silver pinScarabs 14 K gold flower broochSterling silver heart pinTextured heart and flower sterling silver brooch pinVintage dogwood flower textured sterling silver, 12 K gold filled broochMaker’s mark
