http://collections.mfa.org/collections/objectsrdf/419476;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0JWL.Jewelry Designhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1298076/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1146468/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Bracelet design for Seaman Schepps1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor, gouache, and pencil on paperThis is a drawing of a gold bracelet which matches an earring design (2009.4632) and is composed of repeating units each featuring a large table cut rectangular purple stone surrounded by curved gold motifs alternating with round green stones set in the open space between them.This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531575;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1414945/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Design for a ribbon-shaped brooch1900–1910Graphite, watercolorhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/607340;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1320692/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Design for a ringprobably 1907-1910Charles Robert AshbeeGraphite and washThree views of a ring.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/125954;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1146471/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Design for three ballerina brooches for Seaman Schepps1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor, gouache, and pencil on paperThis drawing illustrates three platinum brooches, each of ballerinas with skirts, shoes, and jewelry set with white stones. Each is in a different pose. One is decorated with red stones, another with green stones, and the third seems only to contain white stones.This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531578;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1146473/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Design for three swan brooches for Seaman Schepps1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor, gouache, and pencil on paperThis drawing consists of three platinum brooches, each a variation of a swan composed of a baroque pearl for the body, diamond neck and feathers, a ruby eye, and a gold beak. There is a matching earring design( 2009.4639)This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531580;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1126133/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of a brooch in the form of a flower with a carved emerald (Reflection Series)1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperThis drawing of a flower brooch is dominated by a large carved emerald with ruby stamen. The large faceted and small diamonds which are under the emerald are set in white metal, while the leaf and stems are of gold. There are no marks identifying the firm or series. On the lower right corner of the page is marked by XX/p/212.On the back of the page are the following notations: 1 Carved Em 181. ct 9 Cab Rubies 28 Rd Dia. 13 Fac Blue Ceylonshttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527488;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1298073/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of a brooch of a stylized blue ceylon sapphire flower (Reflection Series)1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperThe stylized gold floral brooch illustrated in this drawing consists of sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. On the lower left corner of the page is the embossed stamp identifying the firm and Reflection series. On the lower right is written, XX/p.201.On the reverse of the page are the following notations:15 Blue Ceylons 34.25 cts XHUY -47 Fac rubies 3 cts45 Rd dia (.31 1/2?) ctshttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527499;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1126132/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of a diamond brooch of a stylized ribbon (Reflection Series)1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperThe diamond and white metal brooch in this drawing depicts a stylized ribbon. The stamp identifying the Reflection series and firm is embossed in the lower left of the page; on the lower right edge is the notation: XX/p357http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527487;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1126154/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of a gold and gem brooch and bracelet1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperOn this page are two illustrations, possibly a brooch component (#1) that could be incorporated into a bracelet (#2). The component is composed of two bundles of bent sticks of baguette diamonds terminating in cabochon rubies and "tied" in the center with rubies and diamonds. The band of the gold bracelet has scroll terminals holding the bundles.On the lower corner of the page, the embossed stamp of the firm does not include "Mauboussin." The logo in white cursive writing identifying the firm and the Reflection series is stamped partially over the embossed imprint. It does include "Mauboussin." On the reverse side of the page are the following script notations: 80 bag. diam. (drawing of shape) 70 (?) diam. 21 cab rubies Same schedule as I 36 cab rubies on clip (?) Using cust 65 Rd Dias 26 cab rubies on bangle + 2 lge Rd Dias + exchanging 600 Rd Dias for 61 Bag dias (?) exchange Furn. 78 rubies (cabochon calibre) and 22 cabochon rubies LXYE - 917506NOT using the 4 pieces as schedule design #1 same allowance if desired to have turned in for credit http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527509;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1126138/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of a gold and gem brooch in the form of a flamingo (Reflection Series)1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperThis drawing illustrates a gold brooch in the form of a flamingo containing diamonds, sapphires, and a ruby for the eye. The embossed stamp identifying the firm and Reflection series is on the lower left of the page. On the reverse are the following notes:79 dia 1.50 cts30 ceylon sapphires 50. cts1 cab ruby (eye) XOYE -Written in the center lower half: xx/p. 290 p.290above the embossed impression is the number 915007http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527493;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1298076/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of a ring featuring a large blue star sapphire(?) cabochon1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperThis drawing is pasted to a larger piece of heavy black paper. It depicts a white metal ring with a large high cabochon, probably a star sapphire, prong and bezel set with a flanking motif containing a central stip of three rubies on either side of which are two strips of diamond baguettes. The drawing is marked underneath with a "D." On the lower left of the sheet is the embossed imprint identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the lower right is the notation: xx R (or P) 166http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527573;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1126124/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Drawing of four images: three represent interlocking parts of a fourth stylized scroll motif brooch or central bangle (Reflection Series)1930s–1950sTrabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-MauboussinGouache on paperThis drawing four images with a central brooch (or bangle?) shown with other components that can be combined. All are made of diamonds, gold, and platinum (?); cabochon rubies are in three of the drawings. On the lower left is the embossed stamp identifying the firm without "Mauboussin," but the white stamped cursive logo indicating the Reflection series does include "Mauboussin." On the bottom lower right is noted: XX/B - 108Mty? clip XHOY (price code) using 120 Rd dias cust(?)& exchanging 450 odd stones left from articles in envelope for 43 lge Bags. Bangle est VEX - using 83 cust (?) diams XROY ----? 915006Extra allowance on:NOT small pr(?) clipUSED Onyx bar pin YUY Ruby D. Brooch 2 Pearl 1 D Bar pinhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/527479;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1146467/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Earring design for Seaman Schepps1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor, gouache, and pencil on paperThis drawing illustrates an earring design featuring a table cut purple stone in the center, encircled by curved areas of gold alternating with round green stones set in the open space between them. The design matches a bracelet composed of similar repeating units(2009.4683).This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531571;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1150553/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Jewelry design for Seaman Schepps of crowing rooster brooch1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor,gouache, and pencil on paperDesign for a brooch in the form of a crowing rooster with blue, red, green, and white stones set in gold. Matches a design for an earring (2009.4648).This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531589;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1150570/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Jewelry design for Seaman Schepps of diamond and topaz ring1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor and pencil on paperDesign for a ring with a large oval faceted blue stone set on a tilted asymetrical gallery consisting of pave and baguette white stones on a gold band (two views). This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531606;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1150562/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Jewelry design for Seaman Schepps of flower basket earring1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor, gouache, and pencil on paperDesign for a gold earring in the form of a flower basket(giardinetto) , set with a variety of red, white, blue and green stones forming the flowers. Blue and green stones are marquis and table cut. Matches a design for a brooch (2009.4656).This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531599;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1150580/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Jewelry design for Seaman Schepps of stooping Asian beauty brooch1939–45Jordine TurboffWatercolor and pencil on paperDesign for a brooch in the form of a stooping Asian beauty carved of red possibly coral material. She wears a collar and earrings of white stones with white pave stone accents at the base and in her hair. She leans over a spray of green and blue cabochon flower heads set on gold wires.This design was created by Jordine Turboff who came from Russia as a small child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Pratt University. She worked for Seaman Schepps from 1939-1945, and her clients ranged from movie stars such as Marlene Dietrich, the Barrymores, Errol Flynn (who would often flirt with her), and Merle Oberon, to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She would often say that Mrs. Simpson had a taste for the richest stones and for the simplest designs. Whe she left Schepps in 1945, Mr. Schepps gave her these drawings (production and finished) as a wedding present. The lot represents only a fraction of her work. After leaving Schepps, Ms. Turboff concentrated on her painting, then using her married and middle name "Yari Levine" and is listed in many publications, including Who's Who in American Women.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/531616;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1703974/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Monilium, Bullarum Inauriumque Artificiocissimæ Icones (title page of series illustrating jewelry)1581Hans (Jan Baptist I) CollaertEngravinghttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/100753;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1486589/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Projets bijoux, an album of jewelry designsabout 1925M. BodésGraphite, watercolor, opaque watercolor[MAISON DUSAUSOY]. /Bijoux Projets/. (c. 1925). Folio. (30)ff.Fifty-eight mounted plates of original Art Deco jewelry designs, possibly created for Maison Dusausoy in Paris. Seventeen plates show large designs in brightly colored gouache paint, silver, and gold. Many are accented with silver glitter to reproduce the sparkle of the finished jewelry. Twenty-nine plates are gouache on transparent tissue.Of these, nine are in black, white, and color and show delicate necklace designs; the other twenty are more basic, sketched in pencil with dots of black and white paint to indicate stone size and placement. The final twelve plates show rough pencil sketches of the earliest stages of the designs. The final color versions of several of these designs can be found in the first section.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/635564;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1704003/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0Renaissance Jewels1582Hans (Jan Baptist I) CollaertEngravinghttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/detailsrdf/161467;jsessionid=C3BA78D95C4261378E0B13B24445E5B0