1930s Art Deco Czechoslovakian Paste Vintage Dragonfly Brooch
This pretty brooch dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This rare and beautiful fur clip was created in the mid-1940s by Trifari.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the vermeil plating at the edges of the clip. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This fur clip is constructed from vermeil plated sterling. It is detailed with oval shaped, turquoise glass cabochons, which are claw set. The piece is also set with small, round, ruby and colourless paste stones. The piece also features floral and bud motifs. The fur clip is double pronged and one prong fastens into a traditional safety catch. The piece is signed - the reverse is stamped 'Trifari' with a crown motif above the T, 'PAT.PEND' and 'STERLING'. The clip measures 11cm x 6cm.
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A Short History...
This piece can be dated to the mid-1940s, as a patent for a necklace in the same design line was granted in September 1946. A similar fur clip was advertised in the New York Herald Tribune in August 1946.
Wear it With...
This clip is perfect for evening wear or a special occasion. It would look beautiful with a little black dress, but equally chic with a bridal gown. Alternatively, wear it in the day - pinned to the collar of a crisp white shirt.
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 pretty brooch dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created by Marcel Boucher in the midto late 1950s.
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:
Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of the brooch and the fastening mechanism has been moved at some point, so that there are small marks where the old one used to be. These factors are not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This beautiful and rare brooch was made in Italy and features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This chic brooch was created in Paris in the 1980s by Celine T. Saxe.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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So very Deco, this dress clip dates from the late 1930s and is an early creation by Trifari.
Condition Report:
Wearable - A number of the rhinestones have begun to darken with age. However, the piece still sparkles. It is collectable and a great design.
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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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So evocative of Art Deco French design, this double brooch features bold green Galalith.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening/rubbing to the metal in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This whimsical brooch features an insect motif and was created by the Coro company in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the foil on the reverse of one rhinestone. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Featuring delicate and pretty glass bead, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
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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This stylish fur clip was created in c.1940 by the American Eisenberg company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little clouding to the larger rhinestones. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1920s and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the metallic highlighting on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the Art Deco silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty and fine micro mosaic brooch was created in Italy in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the brass reverse. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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