Brooches

This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.

Condition Report: 

Excellent

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This exceptionally rare necklace is so emblematic of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic and dates from the late Victorian era through to the 1920s. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny circular piece of the micro-mosaic is missing from the top right wing. This is only apparent upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

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This wonderful Duette clip brooch was most created in France in the late 1930s. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - The push and pull mechanism on the trombone clasp is missing. However, the clasp still holds the fastening pin in place and keeps the brooch secure. 

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This elegant and shimmering brooch was created in the 1950s by the English Ciro company.

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This stylish brooch was probably created in Austria or Germany in c.1900.

Condition Report:

Very Good - Some rubbing to the plating on the mount surrounding the glass. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. It is only apparent upon very close inspection. 

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This elegant Coque de Perle brooch dates from the Georgian era.

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This colourful brooch features bright and fresh Rivoli rhinestones. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This pretty brooch was made by the American Trifari company and dates from c.1960. It is based on a design that Trifari initially produced in c.1944. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This elegant and unusual fur clip was created in c.1930.  

Condition Report:

Excellent 

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This spellbinding brooch is from Trifari's much sought after Starflight collection and dates from the 1966. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a few of the rhinestones. This is only apparent upon very close examination and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.   

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This elegant Mother of Pearl brooch dates from the Georgian era.

Condition Report:

Very Good - A small dent to the side of the setting. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

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This pretty late 1950s brooch features fresh white milk glass. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This joyful and bright brooch by French designer Christian Lacroix was made in the 1990s. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This delightful and unusual brooch features a basket design and was created in the 1940s. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This outstanding Egyptian Revival pendant dates from c.1900 and was most likely created in Germany.

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This delightful brooch was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany, by Otto Müller.

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of a couple of the glass stones. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the brooch. 

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These lovely dress clips were made in Czechoslovakia and reflect the influence of Far Easter design upon the jewellery of the Art Deco era. 

Condition Report:

Excellent 

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This lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.

Condition Report:

Excellent 

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This delightful Duette clip brooch was designed and made by Coro in the 1930s.  

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This stylish brooch was created in the 1980s. It is identical in style and construction to a parrot brooch produced during the decade by Christian Dior. However, this example is unsigned. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - A couple of filed patches on the reverse of the brooch where something has potentially been removed - perhaps a signature cartouche?

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This pretty late 1950s brooch was most likely made in West Germany. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This marvellous brooch is of exceptional quality and design. It was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany by Rudolph Lucke & Co. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This lovely mid-century brooch almost resembles a bouquet of flowers. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones and a little rubbing to the enamel on the antennae and legs of the bees. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

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This pretty brooch dates from c.1910 and was most likely made in Czechoslovakia. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - One small claw is missing from one of the stone settings. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch. 

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This stylish brooch was probably created in Austria or Germany in c.1900.

Condition Report:

Good - Some rubbing to the metal plating in a couple of areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

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This pretty brooch dates from the 1930s and was most likely made in Czechoslovakia. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This striking dress clip was created c.1930. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - Some darkening to a couple of paste stones. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

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This lovely brooch reflects the vogue for wooden jewellery during the 1940s. It resembles early pieces created by the American Miriam Haskell company and some Czechoslovakian jewellery designs. 

Condition Report:

Excellent 

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This dramatic 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This stylish dress clip evokes the 1930s and was made in Germany.  

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This lovely mid-century brooch was most likely created in Germany. 

Condition Report:

Excellent

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This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s in Czechoslovakia.

Condition Report:

Excellent 

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This elegant brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny piece of the granulation (gilded metal beading) is missing from the design. This is only apparent upon very close examination and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.  

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This stylish brooch dates from the 1920s.

Condition Report:

Excellent

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