This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch is created from multi-faceted cut steel studs, assembled onto a steel framework. They form an arrow design entwined by a serpent. The fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens using a 'C' catch. The brooch measures 6cm x 1cm.
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A Short History...
From the late 1700s through to the late 1800s, cut steel was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture. It sparkled like diamonds, but was less expensive. It catered for a middle class of jewel enthusiast. It was a particularly coveted material in French society with Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise, commissioning sets made out of cut steel. She made it very fashionable indeed.
Wear it With...
Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling to any look and interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or bag - wear alone or with a selection.
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 early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1940s. It's a delightful example of French silver.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking and colourful bar brooch dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This interesting clip features a high quality and intricate design and was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Good - A tiny chip to the corner of two of the baguette stones. This is only visible upon close examination with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the japanned metal reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age. It is not visible when the piece is being worn and is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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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 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 beautiful brooch was created in 1955 in London by Harold A. Lazarus.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
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 stylish brooch was created by Kramer of New York in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece and is only visible upon very close inspection.
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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