Description: This Vintage Poodle pin is sgined Tortolani and is by Francisco "Frank" Francisco Tortolani.See photos and enlarge for detail. Information on Francisco Tortolani found on the internet https://howtobuyvintagejewelry.com/vintage-tortolani-jewelry-buying-guide "BRIEF HISTORY OF TORTOLANI JEWELRYFrancisco “Frank” Tortolani founded a dynasty of jewelers. He came to America in 1923 after studying jewelry design with his father in Italy. In 1934, he opened the Mastercraft Jewelry Company in Providence, Rhode Island. After World War II, he moved to Los Angeles, California, and changed the company’s name to Tortolani Jewelry.All of Frank’s jewelry was hand cast in pewter, hand polished and finished in gold or silver plate. There are some pieces with enamel and/or rhinestones, but metal was his signature material. His jewelry was in demand by some of Hollywood’s largest stars, including Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. They also commissioned Frank to create “giveaway” items, such as key chains, lighters and money clips, which led Frank to create a whole line of promotional products.Frank regularly won awards for his exciting original designs and unique techniques. In the 1960s, Max Factor commissioned Frank to create a line of compacts and figurines—also highly collectible today. He also created jewelry for Avon Products.Frank closed up shop under the Tortolani name in 1976, and his eldest son, Donald, followed in his father’s footsteps with a jewelry line called “Corina” and continued to make promotional items. The company is still in business and now includes Donald, Jr., and Donald, Sr.’s, granddaughter, Robin. At times, they reissue some of Frank’s older designs using the original molds, but add a small triangle near the “Tortolani” hallmark to distinguish those items from the originals.Frank passed away in 1997 at the age of 90.JEWELRY MARKSThe earliest hallmark was a script “Tortolani” without a copyright symbol.The next hallmark had the copyright symbol before the script “Tortolani.”The newer hallmark has the copyright symbol after the script “Tortolani.”The copyright symbol below the script “Tortolani” was for reissues.“Tortolani Crislu” is the hallmark in the 1970s.Pieces produced since 2002 have a small triangle near the script “Tortolani.” Maker's Mark" It is part of my personal poodle collectible collection. I purchased it at an estate sale in the 1990's. It is in the condition I bought it in. See photos. This piece measure approximately 2.5" H x 1.5" Wide All items sold AS IS/WHERE IS and NO GUARANTEES. NO RETURNS. Comes from our non-smoking home. I have many more poodle collectibles including figures, jewelry, pictures, books, toys, bookends, lamps, etc. that I am posting from my collection. Please check back often for more items. Thank you! Shipping: All pins/accessories/jewelry are shipped USPS small flat rate unless otherwise listed. If you win more than one item please do not pay but REQUEST AN INVOICE FIRST. Ebay does not allow invoices to be sent after a buyer has paid. If you pay for the items and shipping before requesting an invoice from me then items will be shipped out individually as listed. Thank you!
Price: 69.99 USD
Location: San Marcos, California
End Time: 2024-11-25T00:58:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Jewelry
Modification Description: unknown
Dog Breed: Poodle
Animal Class: Dog
