Mid-Century Raymond Yard Vermeil Sterling...

Updated September 26, 2026

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Lot number119
Estimate100.00 - 200.00 USD
AuctionSale 260929
DateSeptember 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Auction housePeriod Americana
LocationBoston, Massachusetts

Rhinestone Elephant Brooch Pin. Crafted by renowned luxury jeweler Raymond Yard during the Mid-Century Modern era (c. 1940s–1950s), this exceptional stylized elephant brooch is rendered in gold-plated sterling silver (vermeil) and anchored by a bright, securely set faceted blue rhinestone eye. Measuring approximately 1.75 inches wide by 1.15 inches high, the piece features a textured, geometric bark-like body with script-like contours and is stamped "YARD" and "STERLING" on the reverse. Highly sought after by fine jewelry collectors for its distinctive 20th-century American design, the brooch presents in good vintage condition with no breaks or structural repairs, exhibiting a rich, authentic patina with minor expected rubbing to the vermeil plating and a smoothly functioning rollover safety clasp.

Mid-Century Raymond Yard Vermeil Sterling...

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