Brands

American company Tancer & Two

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

The company Tancer & Two was founded in the early 1970s by Michael Dancer, a former executive at Coro, and two sisters, Lynn Gordon and Marge Boforsky, who founded Mylu, a division of Coro. Mylu is known for its Christmas-themed jewelry. In the copyright catalog, Dancer is listed under the name TANCER II (c), which is also indicated on the product labeling. Dancer Corporation registered the trademark HIGH HOOPS for earrings on May 26, 1981, but the registration was cancelled on December 1, 1987, due to failure to file a declaration. Other trademarks of the company are listed below.

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

The company is known for producing Christmas-themed jewelry, in particular, Christmas tree brooches. It also produced other types of costume jewelry. Some products were marked with foil tags with the inscription “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.