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Gardena, CA, United States
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Ann Miller Costume Jewelry Collection

This sale is presented by Harrice Miller Celebrity Collections. Sale forward by Harrice Miller Ann Miller’s collection of costume jewelry had been brought into the special wardrobe room in her Beverly Hills home for me to see. Tray after tray, box after box revealed pieces that left me dazzled, dizzy and delighted. They defied any previous notions I had of Hollywood glamour. Here was the real thing, albeit in faux gems.

In my twenty years of researching, collecting, selling and writing about vintage costume jewelry, this was the “mother lode”. It is the ultimate collection from the most rare to the most extravagant to the most amusing.

Ann Miller’s extraordinary collection spans sixty years and includes all the big names in collectible costume jewelry. There are gorgeous pieces made by American designers Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Kenneth Jay Lane, Marcel Boucher, William deLillo and a surprising number of pieces by Donald Stannard. Through a fortuitous moment of serendipity, I was lucky to meet Donald and discover that so much of his jewelry in Miss Miller’s collection was made just for her. Jewelry of major European couture designers Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Jacques Fath and Schiaparelli are also part of this glorious collection.

We have carefully selected the most exciting and important pieces from the collection for this auction. There are also a number of photographs of Miss Miller wearing the jewelry in the sale. The photographs, Playbills and books they appeared in will be included with the actual pieces of jewelry she was wearing.

As Elsa Schiaparelli once said, “Be yourself, be daring, and above all have fun!”

Harrice Simons Miller is the author of four books about collectible costume jewelry including the Official Guide To Costume Jewelry, 3rd Edition and co-author of Kenneth Jay Lane: Faking It.
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ANN MILLER KATHERINE BAUMANN ATOMIZER: Spray atomizer of simulated diamonds in gilt metal with a glass insert, signed Katherine Baumann Collectibles Beverly Hills. Lot includes gray suede-like drawstring pouch. Excellent unused condition.
0049: ANN MILLER KATHERINE BAUMANN ATOMIZEREst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ELGIN AMERICAN COMPACT: Simulated rubies, turquoises and emerald in silver metal, signed Elgin American Made in U.S.A., circa 1930s-40s, 3 ½" by 3 ¼". Very good condition with natural patina.
0050: ANN MILLER ELGIN AMERICAN COMPACTEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER CUSTOM MADE HAIR BARRETTES: Simulated diamonds in gilt metal, both mechanisms are signed Made in France, jeweled barrettes appear to be made by Kenneth Jay Lane. Wider barrette is 4 ½" wide; both are layered castings. Lot
0051: ANN MILLER CUSTOM MADE HAIR BARRETTESEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE THIEF OF BAGDAD PIN: Turbaned figure riding Pegasus of silver metal, signed Thief of Bagdad Korda, circa 1940s, 2 ½" wide. Fair to good condition with rivet replacements, pitting and patina or plating loss. The 1940
0052: ANN MILLER ESTATE THIEF OF BAGDAD PINEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER MARCEL BOUCHER BLACKAMOOR PIN: Exotic male figure with jeweled turban and torso, of black enamel, simulated rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds in gilt and silver metal, signed Boucher 7907, circa 1960s, 3 ¼" long. Very
0053: ANN MILLER MARCEL BOUCHER BLACKAMOOR PINEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER HUGE JEWELED HOOP EAR CLIPS: Simulated diamond-encrusted beads with simulated sapphire dangle beads in silver metal, circa 1960s 3 ½" long, 2" wide. Very good condition, traces of glue on clip backs which may not be original.
0054: ANN MILLER HUGE JEWELED HOOP EAR CLIPSEst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE SCHREINER BIB NECKLACE: Simulated turquoises and diamonds in gilt metal, unsigned, circa 1970s. Necklace is adjustable to 16 ½"; 6 ¼" deep at center point. Excellent condition. Schreiner is best known for making
0055: ANN MILLER ESTATE SCHREINER BIB NECKLACEEst. $2,000-$3,000
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ANN MILLER LARGE ORNATE EARRINGS: 18TH century girasol motif, simulated diamonds in rhodium plated metal, possibly made by Dior, screw backs, circa 1960s, 3" long, 2" wide. Excellent condition.
0056: ANN MILLER LARGE ORNATE EARRINGSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE NETTIE ROSENSTEIN RING: Simulated carved jade with simulated diamond accents in gilt metal, signed Nettie Rosenstein and the number 7, circa 1960s, size 7 ¼, 1 ½" wide, ½" above the finger. Excellent condition.
0057: ANN MILLER ESTATE NETTIE ROSENSTEIN RINGEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER STANNARD ART DECO BRACELETS: Art Deco inspired geometric motif of simulated diamonds in textured silver metal, signed Donald Stannard, circa 1970s, 6 ¾" long, 1 ¼" wide. Miss Miller was often photographed wearing similar
0058: ANN MILLER STANNARD ART DECO BRACELETSEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER CHANEL POURED GLASS EAR CLIPS: Simulated rubies and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Chanel, circa 1980s, 2 5/8" long, 1 ¼" wide. Excellent condition.
0059: ANN MILLER CHANEL POURED GLASS EAR CLIPSEst. $350-$450
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. LARGE EAR CLIPS: Girasol motif of simulated pearls and diamonds in gilt metal, unsigned, circa 1960s-70s, 4 ½" long, 2 ¼" wide. Excellent condition. A reprinted photograph of Miss Miller wearing the ear clips is
0060: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. LARGE EAR CLIPSEst. $350-$450See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE 12 RHINESTONE BANGLES: A dozen bracelets of simulated diamonds prong-set in silver metal, 2 ¾" across, 2 ½" opening. Excellent condition.
0061: ANN MILLER ESTATE 12 RHINESTONE BANGLESEst. $300-$400See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. LARGE EAR CLIPS: Girasol motif of simulated aquamarines and diamonds in antique gilt metal on original card, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 2 ¾" long x 2" wide. Excellent condition.
0062: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. LARGE EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. DROP EAR CLIPS: Graduated canopy motifs of with simulated ruby and emerald beads, simulated diamonds in gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 2 ½" long. Very good condition with some cloudy
0063: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. DROP EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE K.J.L. BRACELET: Hinged cuff bracelet with snap closure of simulated cabochon coral stones in stippled gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s-70s, 1 ¼" wide, 2 3/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0064: ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE K.J.L. BRACELETEst. $300-$400
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ANN MILLER CINER NECKLACE SET WITH PHOTO: Pendant motif necklace and ear clips of simulated turquoises and diamonds in silver metal, signed Ciner, circa 1960s. Necklace is 14 ¾" long, 2 ½" deep at center; ear clips are 2 ½" long.
0065: ANN MILLER CINER NECKLACE SET WITH PHOTOEst. $1,800-$2,200
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ANN MILLER ESTATE FANTASIA EAR CLIPS: Pendant design of simulated emerald beads and cubic zirconia in silver (probably sterling but not tested), 2" long, was stored in the original Fantasia box. Excellent condition.
0066: ANN MILLER ESTATE FANTASIA EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE PENDANT EAR CLIPS: Simulated diamonds in silver metal, 3 ¾" long, 2 1/8" across. Excellent condition.
0067: ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE PENDANT EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE DONALD STANNARD SET: Tiger head bracelet and ear clips of green enamel on gilt metal, unsigned, authenticated by Mr. Stannard, circa 1970s-80s. Bracelet is on a spring hinge, 2 7/8" across, 2 3/8" opening, opens to 2
0068: ANN MILLER ESTATE DONALD STANNARD SETEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE FLATO COMPACT: Raindrop motif of black enamel, simulated diamonds in gilt metal, signed Flato, circa 1940s. Excellent condition with loose powder and used puff (not original).
0069: ANN MILLER ESTATE FLATO COMPACTEst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER RARE HASKELL BRACELET: Floral links of simulated pearls and diamonds in antique gilt metal with dangling buds, circa 1950s, 7 ½" long, 2" wide. Unsigned but authenticated by the Miriam Haskell company who also restored
0070: ANN MILLER RARE HASKELL BRACELETEst. $350-$550
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ANN MILLER ESTATE MIRIAM HASKELL PIN: Star shape motif of simulated rubies, pink sapphires and peridots in layered and pierced filigree gilt metal, signed Miriam Haskell, circa 1960s, 3 ½" across. Very good condition with a fleabite
0071: ANN MILLER ESTATE MIRIAM HASKELL PINEst. $250-$350See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE KENNETH LANE GOAT PIN: Animal with simulated gemstones, white enamel on gilt metal, signed Kenneth Lane, circa 1960s-70s, 2 ½" long.Excellent condition.
0072: ANN MILLER ESTATE KENNETH LANE GOAT PINEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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