Barclay Jewelry

Barclay and McClelland Barclay Jewelry
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McClelland Barclay The name McClelland Barclay is one of the most respected names in costume jewelry. An artist, sculpture, and jewelry designer, he started in jewelry in the 1930s and he was killed in World War 11 in early 1943. From sometime in 1932 to 1938 he designed jewelry and commissioned different manufactures to produce his jewelry about 1935. Not just 1 but several and one of them being "Rice Weiner Co", who made most of his jewelry for him.

McClelland Barclay jewelry is marked that way in his own signature and engraved into the metal and not applied to disc. There was times that McClelland Barclay used just the signature of "Mac" for jewelry that was custom made for individuals, these were usually on one of a kind pieces. The jewelry made with the mark of McClelland Barclay on plaque was made for him using many of his designs in "Art Deco" style, although a few peices were not in that style and a example would be his maple leaf pin. Many of his findings were used by other manufactures and was used to assemble jewelry by those manufactuers. Many of the early pieces of jewelry made by "McClelland Barclay" were enhanced with genuine "Verneuil" man made synthetic ruby and sapphire.

The "Rice-Weiner Co" carried much of his jewelry in inventory and was under commission to produce his jewelry and is believed to have disposed of the excessive stock after his untimely death. His jewelry should not be confused with the "Barclay" company that started making costume jewelry in the mid 1940s under the Barclay name. His work is highly Art Deco and from the 1930s is much sought after because of his artistic design, and later pieces carried some of the same quality as his early work. His jewelry is often reproduced and sold as vintage jewelry using some original molds purchased from the Rice-Weiner Co. Buyer Beware The collector or persons starting out to purchase vintage jewelry should always inquire as to the authenticity of the item. Most all of the reproduction jewelry was signed with his name on the small plaque.

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D-454 McClelland Barclay Amethyst Rhinestone Dress Clip
Item Description: Art Deco McClelland Barclay amethyst rhinestone with pave crystal rhinestone set in white metal and gold plate brass. There are some very minor tiny blemishes to the left of the second amethyst set from the bottom up on the side. The largest one is about the size of a pin head and all the others are reflections from the large sets. The pave set crystal rhinestone's seem to be holding up very well for their and none are dark.
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Material: Silver rhodium plated metal, Rhinestones.
Condition: Very Good "see description above".
Maker: McClelland Barclay
Date: c late 1930s or early 40.
Quantity: 1
Size: 1 3/4" Wide x 2 3/8" Tall

The Price: SOLD

MJ-77 McClelland Barclay Bracelet RARE The bracelet is marked McClelland Barclay on the open clasp link. The back is worn but the front is in very good condition. The plating is 14kt gold over brass and the paste stones are set in silver plated channel. The bracelet has Faux ruby sets that are of the Verneuil process of flame fusion of synthetic crystal making. These are very good faux ruby of pigeon blood red color. The depth of bracelet is almost 5/8" with width 3/4" x 7" long. Very collectable and almost impossible to find this vintage peice signed by engraved signature of McClelland Barclay. If you have a question on this item please email Sandra
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Barclay Jewelry Company

The use of the artists palette with Barclay in script and just "Barclay" in script was the most often used mark and can be attributed to the mid 1940s and 50s. There is no connection between McClelland Barclay and the Barclay Jewelry company other then the designer and owner of Barclay Jewelry Co., Louie Marc worked for the Rice Weiner company that manufactured McClelland Barclay's jewelry for him.

Louie Marc started the business of Barclay Jewelry, in the mid 1940s. Louie Marc was at one time a designer for Rice Weiner Co. before leaving to start his own business and closed the business in 1950 and died in 1951, The business was sold by his wife when Louie Marc passed away.

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C-1936 Barclay Blue Rhinestone Bracelet
Item Description: Silver and rhodium plate metal with deep sapphire blue marquise shaped rhinestone prong set with round clear gypsy set. A very lovely bracelet in near mint condition. The bracelet has a fold type clasp with safety chain.
Material: Silver rhodium plated metal, Rhinestones.
Condition: Near Mint
Maker: Barclay Co.
Date: c 1950s or 60s
Quantity: 1
Size: 1" W x 7 1/4" L

The Price: $45.00 To Order

C-771 Barclay signed Bracelet The bracelet is marked Barclay in script on clasp, gold plated with safety chain. Hand set topaz colored rhinestones with fine small clear ones. Ribbon motif with fine detailed work. The bracelet is 3/4" wide on large links and 7 1/4" long. Gold plating and rhinestones are in good condition on both front and back. The Price: $45.00
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C-1073 Barclay Necklace The necklace is marked Barclay in script on the clasp, and is fine example of quality costume jewelry from this maker in their early years. Gold plated heavy metal of good construction, lovely green faux emerald cabochons. This was considered high end costume jewelry. It measures almost 1" at wide point and is 13 1/2" long and shows some wear on back. A very collectable piece.
The Price: SOLD
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