This delightful brooch was created in the late 1950s in Kaufbeuren, West Germany, by Otto Müller.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of a couple of the glass stones. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the brooch.
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The Details...
This rhodium plated metal brooch features an orchid design. It is detailed with 3 large glass cabochons with a vitrail-like coating. The brooch also features three small, round, glass cabochons, which have the appearance of the iridized Myra glass produced by WMF in Germany from 1926. At the centre of the brooch are 3 baguette cut, Aurora Borealis rhinestones. All of the stones are claw set. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch is stamped '59' on the reverse in 3 places, which corresponds with the registration number for the Otto Müller factory. The brooch measures 4.5cm x 4cm.
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A Short History...
Otto Müller was a manufacturer of high-end costume jewellery based within the Kaufbeuren-Neugablonz industrial zone in Western Germany. After the second world war, this are became a hot bed for the creation of quality fashion jewels. Important designers, such as Christian Dior, looked to the Kaufbeuren jewellery producers to make their pieces. Otto Müller is known to have produced pieces for the house of Dior and was a former partner of perhaps the best known Kaufbeuren maker, Max Müller. Max Müller was known for his jewellery inspired by orchids. Perhaps this piece was influenced by his designs.
Wear it With...
A rare and beautiful example of high end West German costume jewellery, this brooch is perfect for a collector to wear with a spring/summer look.
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.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
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Condition Report:
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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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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Very Good - A little ageing to some of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use and is not apparent when the brooch is worn.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
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Condition Report:
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Condition Report:
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Condition Report:
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Condition Report:
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Condition Report:
Very Good - A little discolouration to the edge of one paste stone and a small are on the metal border of the brooch. This is only visible with close inspection under a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of a couple of the glass stones. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the brooch.
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