what is it?

[RDRIGGS]

pretty sure its costume jewelry, but any guess to if its modern or vintage. thanks in advance!

 

[botlguy]

Well,,,,, It's not bottle or jar or go-with related so I don't have a clue. Jim

BTW, I've been wondering what age / date parameters does the term "Vintage" include? Bottle collectors generally consider before 1900 to be Antique.

 

[RDRIGGS]

sorry, I thought this thread was for non bottle related finds

 

[botlguy]

I am not busting your chops at all, just letting you know I don't know and subscribing to the thread. Really, I want to know, how old is "Vintage"? I see the term used and generally understand it's meaning but I'm trying to put harder numbers to it if possible. Jim

 

[Bass Assassin]

I think by definition (pertaining to time periods of when a product was produced or manufactured) the term "vintage" is misused quite often. It actually is used when stating a time period, era or year. For example, a confederate belt buckle is of 1861-1865 vintage. I think vintage and circa are likely synonymous. That's just my opinion of course.

 

[CanadianBottles]

"Vintage" is generally used to refer to something that isn't old enough to be antique but isn't particularly new either, especially when it comes to clothes from the 50's-80's era. I'm not sure how it works with jewelry, it's kind of a wishy-washy term, but it's probably referring to around the same time frame as vintage clothes are from.

 

[andy volkerts]

I believe Bass Assassin has it correct vintage and circa should be synonymous, but some dealers refer it as meaning 40s 50s.............