Featuring an evocative Art Nouveau design, this lovely buckle by Gourdel, Valès and Co dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The scrolling design around the edge of the petal motif has encountered a small break during this buckle's lifetime. This has been well-repaired however, so that it is not visible when worn.
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The Details...
This buckle is constructed from E.P.N.S. It features two adjoining poppy motifs. In the centre of each is a portrait of a Gibson Girl-esque woman surrounded by trailing flowers and detailed with a small, round turquoise glass cabochon. The buckle is signed - the reverse is stamped 'GV&Co'. The buckle measures 7cm x 4cm.
A Short History...
The Gourdel, Valès and Co company was founded in Paris in 1827 and specialised in creating silver and imitation jewellery. They exhibited their pieces at the 1851 Great Exhibition and established a London branch in 1857. The company closed its doors in 1939.
Wear it With...
This buckle is a great collectors piece. Display it on a dressing table with other jewels and accessories of note or, perhaps, wear it as a choker on a length of velvet ribbon.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This lovely buckle features a wonderfully typical original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely buckle was sourced in France and features elegant Guilloché enamel detailing.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This rare hair accessory is an original piece from the Egyptian Revival of the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some oxidisation and losses to the tiny metal studs on the central panel of this piece. This is consistent with age and only really obvious under magnification. It does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the pin.
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This evocative 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One claw is missing from the setting of one glass panel. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and functionality of the piece.
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This beautiful hair accessory was created in the 1960s in France by Marcel Gérard.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful bag dates from the mid to late 19th century. It is in lovely condition for its age.
Condition Report:
Good - There is some wear and darkening to the lining of the bag, bead loss in a couple of tiny areas around the frame and slight oxidisation to the handle. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Very rare, this belt buckle dates from the 1930s and was made in Czechoslovakia. It features collectible mirror glass.
Condition Report:
Good - Some mottling to the metal reverse of the buckle, a little movement of one glass panel within its setting and a tiny element of speckling to the yellow glass panels. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of this piece.
This evocative and stylish bag was created in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the devoré velvet exterior of the bag and wear to the chain handle. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This elegant clutch bag dates from the Art Deco era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some minor staining to the interior lining of the bag. This is only visible when the bag is opened and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This belt buckle dates from the 1930s and was made in France. It features collectible mirror glass.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Elements of oxidisation to the metal findings on the reverse. This is consistent with age and use.
This lovely buckle was sourced in France and features bright paste stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty and shimmering buckle by the renowned Piel Frères company dates from c.1920.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age, only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful hair accessory most likely dates from the late Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely buckle was made in France and features a wonderfully typical original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an evocative Art Nouveau design, this lovely buckle by Gourdel, Valès and Co dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The scrolling design around the edge of the petal motif has encountered a small break during this buckle's lifetime. This has been well-repaired however, so that it is not visible when worn.
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