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Bauer Simple Christmas Tree Pin

Ca. 1990s

Christmas tree pin marked "Bauer." Made by Dorothy Bauer, whose company is no longer in business as of 2007.
Bauer Simple Christmas Tree Pin

Bauer Simple Christmas Tree Pin

- Photo by Jay B. Siegel
Dorothy Bauer produced many, many Christmas designs including trees during the 20 plus years she was in business. She began making jewelry in 1982 as "A Piece of the Rainbow" and eventually changed the name of the company to Dorothy Bauer Designs. Her Christmas pins are now very popular with collectors, and some limited edition pieces can be quite expensive.

Value: $55 (RubyLane.com - 12/09)

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