Posted 1 month ago
valentino97
(720 items)
Purchased this sweet bug pin this month. I have searched online and can't find this, but I think it's an unsigned Coro. Prong-set blue rhinestone, good, detailed wing construction (for our aerodynamic experts) and the pin connector appears to be a replacement. It's 1.25" across and has lost the eyes but I can replace those. Interesting that it's better quality than the Coro in pic 3....but signatures are everything!
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/235074-coro-purple-glass-bug-1940s-or-later
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/250407-bee-kind-or-starting-my-flying-bug-col
And, that's why it was in my budget. Anyway it bugs me that I can't ID it - maybe someone can. Thanks!
1/18/2021
Yay! First love!
This little bugger is so cool, and even though the pin is replaced, this little insect can “ bug” me anytime.
I have to disagree about signatures though..some of the best jewelry out there have none! (wink!)
This guy is ready to take off and fly. I like that most bugs are just sitting there. Very nice. Thank you for sharing. Lori
Eileen - thank you, and it's sad that so much is unsigned for us collecting maniacs. Do you think this could have been an earring? Whatever, yes I love it and have some vintage rhinestones (somewhere!) for eyes.
Yes Lori! He's ready to go. Thank you for commenting.
Sorry the piece is super, always collectible. Pls delete the last post by me, my computer is on its last legs it appears.
Bug? Bugsss??? BUUGS!!! <3
Love them!
Phil - thank you for your comment, I think pairing poetry with art and including our vintage treasures is special. Symbolism to items! Not so much with this 1940's item. Did symbolism stop during Victorian?
Kyra - thanks for buzzing by to say this.
Thank you friends for your loves - dav2no1, Kevin, Scott, aura, dear Ms. Mani, Fort, Ken, Hoot60, Vynil, Karen, Thomas and Raven.
If anyone can give more info about this flying critter I would appreciate it. Definitely better than Coro bug - signed doesn't mean better. I'll dig deeper.