Elizabeth Montgomery's "Very Rare" Serena's Crystal Choker Bewitched JewelryProp

Description

This gorgeous vintage and very “Rare” Prop choker was exclusively worn by Elizabeth Montgomery when she portrayed Serena, the wacky cousin of Samantha Stephen's on America's first paranormal sitcom
Bewitched
.
Measuring 11-1/2" long and it retains its well working “C” style spring loaded clasp. As you can see the silver plated chain has teardrop and round shaped multi-faceted Austrian crystal beads dangling from it. According to Elizabeth during a rare interview at her Beverly Hills home many years before her death: “This choker (as she held it up to
show the author) was a staple for the Serena character who was very hip and dressed the part. I loved portraying Serena as much as Samantha on Bewitched.” - - Elizabeth Montgomery (one of several quotes that will appear in both books.
The choker has recently been photographed to appear in the two new books (covers shown below) about costume jewelry props from TV shows and movies and the collectibles owned by the stars of Hollywood themselves.
"Jewels of the Movie Stars and the Glamour of Hollywood's Past"
and
Collectibles of the stars"
are being written by well known Hollywood Historian Michael J. Kouri. Copies of the books will be offered here on Ebay when finished, published and released in the near future.
After her untimely death, this piece and many others from her personal costume jewelry prop collection were sold to our client at the yard sale held on Elizabeth's Beverly Hills estate, held by her family in June of 1999.
It was found inside a Bewitched prop purse along with other prop jewelry she wore on the show.  Our client knew the star personally since she lived in the neighborhood and actually worked on Bewitched in props and wardrobe and remembered seeing Elizabeth wearing it. All these years later, she has kept the piece in her prestigious collection, having loaned it to several Hollywood themed museums, including one owned by Debbie Reynolds.
And now it can be part of your collection, too.
Our professional appraiser sets its vintage to the 1960s,
value 5.00 and coutry of origin to the orient (Japan)
Copies of his books will be sold on his website  when finished, published and released in the near future. Many other stars will be showcased in these books which he has researched for over 30 years and include stars from the silent era (Hollywood's golden years), through modern times.
This well known Hollywood Historian, prop collector, Estate proprietor, author and antique dealer:
Michael J. Kouri
, is currently the published author of over 75 books on a variety of topics, many of which are sold exclusively in his shop on
Facebook Little Curiosity Shoppe
.
Our client knew the star personally since she lived in the neighborhood and actually worked on Bewitched in props and wardrobe and remembered seeing Elizabeth wearing it as Serena on the long running series.
All these years later, she has kept the piece in her prestigious collection, having loaned it to several Hollywood themed museums, including one owned by Debbie Reynolds.
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