Brooches are lovely – and useful. A brooch can dress up – and even transform – an outfit.
50 years in business, Kenneth James Collection features fine 20th century jewelry from Cartier, Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels, in addition to commercial Lalique and Baccarat perfume bottles.
They also carry a number of unique antique brooches.
Here are just a few of their finds. (See even more when you visit them in person, in Gallery #47)

Hector Aguilar brooch of an exotic flower in sterling silver. Aguilar and Taxco marks. Sterling silver, Mexico, 1930’s. [ Kenneth James Collection | Gallery #47 | 212.888.0165 | ken@kennethjamescollection.com ]

Hobe sterling silver brooch set with colorful crystal stones. Marked Hobe Sterling. Sterling silver and crystal, USA, 1930’s. [ Kenneth James Collection | Gallery #47 | 212.888.0165 | ken@kennethjamescollection.com ]

Los Costillos lock and key brooch in sterling silver, Los Costillos Taxco marks. Sterling silver, Mexico, 1930’s. [ Kenneth James Collection | Gallery #47 | 212.888.0165 | ken@kennethjamescollection.com ]
Find Kenneth James Collection in Gallery #47
at The Manhattan Art and Antique Center
1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street)
We’re open to the public daily from 10:30AM to 6PM and Sunday noon – 6PM.