D&C Limoges 1950s Enamel and Glass Vintage Brooch
Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
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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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from rhodium plated metal. It features a flower motif and is set with round and baguette cut, colourless rhinestones. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch is signed - it is stamped 'BOUCHER' with a copyright symbol on its reverse and there is also a serial number (6051). The brooch measures 4.5cm in diameter.
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A Short History...
Known for his sophisticated and bold designs, Marcel Boucher is considered one of the most important costume jewellery creators of the twentieth century. Born in France, he moved to New York and became an apprentice designer for Cartier. But, as the Great Depression began, Boucher lost his job with Cartier and began work as a costume jeweller, transferring his skills from fine to imitation pieces. However, it is important to note that whilst the materials he worked with changed, the quality of his design and production remained the same. This brooch is a fabulous example of a Boucher piece that echos the style of high end fine jewels, but is constructed from imitation materials.
Wear it With...
Pair this brooch with a crisp white t-shirt and navy blue blazer.
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.
Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
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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A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver. It was most likely made by the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Slight rubbing to the pharaoh's headdress, nose and chest. This is consistent with age and use and only visible upon very close inspection.
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This pretty brooch dates from 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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Featuring a whimsical galleon design, this brooch was created in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age and is not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This delightful brooch features a petite floral motif and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring delicate and pretty glass flowers, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative brooch is emblematic of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic and dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some discolouration to the reverse of the glass cabochons. This is only visble upon close inspection and is not apparent when the piece is worn.
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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish pins are unsigned, but beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 - Slight darkening to the fastening pin on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and not visible when worn.
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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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These beautiful black glass earrings are entirely original, elegant antiques.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint hairline crack to one panel. This is only visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the overall appeal of the earrings.
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These statement 1960s earrings are unsigned. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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