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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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from silver - although un-hallmarked, it tests as being made from silver. The brooch was made in Italy and is marked 'BREVETTATO' on the reverse, which it an Italian term meaning 'patented'. It features a motif of a maiden surrounded by snakes - possibly portraying Medusa or Eve. The brooch has a coiled snake as a border. The fastening pin is fitted to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch secures with a 'C' clasp. The brooch measures 3.2cm x 2cm.
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A Short History...
The jewellery of the Art Nouveau movement took its inspiration from the natural world and organic forms - reptiles were a particularly popular motif and can be seen in this brooch.
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 colourful brooch features bright and fresh Rivoli rhinestones.
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 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 pretty late 1950s brooch was most likely made in West Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 pretty brooch dates from the 1940s. It's a delightful example of French silver.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 beautiful brooch is a lovely example of original Art Deco celluloid jewellery. The use of gilding upon the celluloid in this piece makes it highly likely to be the work of French plastic jewellery maker Auguste Bonaz.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the gilding. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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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 striking and colourful bar brooch dates from the 1960s.
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 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 pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint and short hairline crack at the top of the brooch. This does not affect the strength or appeal of the brooch.
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This elegant dress clip is a lovely example of the Art Deco celluloid jewellery of Auguste Bonaz.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of wear to the surface of the gilding. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This lovely mid-century brooch almost resembles a bouquet of flowers.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These striking 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 beautiful and rare brooch was made in Italy and features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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