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This beautiful brooch is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch features a bee created from carved horn. The brooch is very fine indeed - the carving of the veins in the bee's wings is particularly well detailed. The brooch fastens using a 'C' catch and the pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge. This brooch measures 10cm x 2cm.
A Short History...
The jewellery of the Art Nouveau movement took its inspiration from the natural world and organic forms - the bee was a particularly popular motif and can be seen in this piece. Horn was utilised extensively in French jewellery creation during the early 1900s and was carved to fashion pendants, brooches and hair accessories. This brooch is most likely French in origin too.
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 elegant brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
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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This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in outstanding condition, it was created in French and features rare melon cut glass.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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An elegant design in a wearable colour way, this brooch dates from the c.1950 and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the central faux pearl. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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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 bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed late 1960s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
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 stylish brooch dates from the 1920s.
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 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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A stylish piece by the German costume jewellers Henkel and Grossé, this brooch was created in 1970.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the gold plating. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and shimmering brooch was created in c.1940 by the English Ciro company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the paste stones has moved slightly within its setting. However, it is nonetheless secure and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch. It is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
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 pretty brooch dates from the 1930s and was most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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