Americana

Celebrating 250 years of American independence with this collection of vintage American-made decorative art and costume jewellery pieces. Objects like the signed pair of bronze Abraham Lincoln bookends were made in New York City in the 1930s. McClelland Barclay jewellery was made between 1938-1943 in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Born in St. Louis, artist McClelland Barclay trained in Washington, DC, Chicago and New York where he became a famous successful illustrator for iconic American brands and publishers including Coca-Cola, Cosmopolitan, B.F. Goodrich, Fisher Bodies, and Westinghouse. Find out more in the first and only biography, McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More.

July 1933 Redbook Magazine cover illustration a woman in long red dress lights fireworks in the dark blue sky by McClelland Barclay

American-made quality

Red, White & Blue

Made in Providence, Rhode Island only between 1938-1943, McClelland Barclay jewellery is among the highest quality. Rare and collectible, yet affordable, these glamorous gold and rhinestones pieces are still fabulous to wear. Bring on the semi-quincentennial party!

Gold cuff with red rhinestones
Pair of Bronze Plated Abraham Lincoln Bookends by McClelland Barclay Art Products Inc. of New York from the 1930s, front and profile views

For your presidential library

Lincoln Bookends

Pair of bronze-plated bookends depicting the 16th American President, Abraham Lincoln. Made in New York City in the 1930s by McClelland Barclay Art Products, Inc.

Honest Abe Bookends
McClelland Barclay Art Deco double wings brooch in gold tone with silver tone accent

Patriotic symbols

Wings Series

The 1941 "Wings" series was launched prior to America joining WWII. The series of double wing designs in two-tone gold and silver included brooches (shown), bracelets and necklaces.

Gold with silver wings brooch

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New revelations about McClelland Barclay jewellery

Patricia Gostick reveals intriguing new discoveries about the maker of McClelland Barclay costume jewellery she found while researching the biography of the artist. A must-read for collectors of vintage Art Deco and Art Moderne jewellery.

"Those who collect jewelry, in particular, will find this book compelling." - Barbara Schwartz, "Jewelry Sleuth" and costume jewellery historian.

"You will have to read the book to find out the back story." - Elyse Zorn Karlin, editor, Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts (ASJRA).

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