Joseff of Hollywood Vintage Art Nouveau Inspired Portrait of a Woman Brooch/Pendant
This brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed 1950s brooch. This piece was doubtlessly created for a French couture house, most likely by Roger Scemama or possibly by Roger Jean Pierre.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
Although un-hallmarked, this brooch tests as being constructed from silver. It features a wreath design detailed with colourless and sapphire blue navette rhinestones. At the centre of the piece is an oval cut, sapphire blue rhinestone. All of the stones are multi-faceted and claw set. The brooch fastens with a trombone catch and the pin is fitted to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 3.5cm x 3cm.
A Short History...
Featuring high quality stones, well manufactured settings and elegant design details, this brooch has the hallmarks of a piece created in France for couturiers during the post-war era. It particularly resembles pieces made by the great parurier Roger Scemama. He particularly favoured using navette cut, Tyrolean (Austrian) stones with visible settings around their edges, as can be seen in this wonderful brooch.
Wear it With...
Such a romantic and high quality piece, deserves a special occasion. Why not pair this brooch at the waist of a satin wedding gown with a bateau neckline?
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 brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the 1930s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features an insect motif and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Detailed and beautiful, this brooch was created in the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the cut steel studs. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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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 brooch is a pretty example of Art Deco silver jewellery. It comes with, what is most likely, its original box.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical pair of brooches were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the brooches.
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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of early twentieth century elegance. It was created by the German Martin Mayer company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the paste stones. This only visible on very close inspection and is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant bar brooch features a classical portrait and was most likely created in France in the early 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good -Some minor discolouration to the metal surrounding the portrait. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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This striking brooch is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some slight indentation to the reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and is not apparent when the brooch is worn.
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative brooch features a typical Art Deco design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - An element of darkening to some of the paste stones. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely example of 1980s gold tone styling is by Monet - a classic design from a classic costume jewellery designer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and evocative, this brooch was registered as silver plated on 13th February 1867.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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