American company Tancer & Two

Tancer angel brooch, 1970s .
Tancer angel brooch, 1970s .

Established in the early 1970s by Michael Dancer, a former Coro executive, alongside Lynn Gordon and Marge Boforsky—who had previously launched Mylu, a Coro division famed for its holiday jewelry—the firm Tancer & Two emerged during this period. Within copyright records, Dancer appears under the designation TANCER II (c), a mark also visible on the items themselves. On May 26, 1981, Dancer Corporation secured the HIGH HOOPS trademark for earrings; however, this registration was voided on December 1, 1987, following a failure to submit the required declaration. Additional brand assets held by the enterprise are detailed subsequently.

Registered trademarks of Tanser.
Registered trademarks of Tanser.
Registered trademarks of Tanser. 2
Registered trademarks of Tanser. 

Renowned for crafting festive accessories, particularly brooches shaped like Christmas trees, the business also manufactured various other forms of fashion jewelry. Certain pieces bore foil labels inscribed with the name “Tancer & Two.”

Christmas tree enamel brooch.
Christmas tree enamel brooch.

It is unclear when Tancer & Two jewelry ceased production. Jewelry historians note that the company’s magazine advertisement dates back to 1976, meaning it had been in business for at least five years.

Vintage Tancer & II Asian Inspired Necklace.
Vintage Tancer & II Asian Inspired Necklace.
Gilded Christmas tree brooch with a star tip.
Gilded Christmas tree brooch with a star tip.
Vintage gold tone key brooch.
Vintage gold tone key brooch.
Vintage Silver tone Christmas Tree Brooch, red and green rhinestones and clear rhinestone in star topper.
Vintage Silver tone Christmas Tree Brooch, red and green rhinestones and clear rhinestone in star topper.
Vintage Tancer II Christmas Tree Pin Brooch RARE Signed Modernistic Design.
Christmas Tree Pin Brooch RARE Signed Modernistic Design.
Vintage Rare 1970s Tancer II Green Cabochon Rhinestone Christmas Tree Pin.
Vintage Rare 1970s Tancer II Green Cabochon Rhinestone Christmas Tree Pin.
VALENTINE Vintage TANCER II Signed HEART Brooch Pin Enamel Hanging Crystal.
VALENTINE Vintage TANCER II Signed HEART Brooch Pin Enamel Hanging Crystal.
Vintage Signed TANCER II Lion Runway Statement Pendant Necklace Gold Tone.
Lion Runway Statement Pendant Necklace Gold Tone.