This elegant bar brooch features a classical portrait and was most likely created in France in the early 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good -Some minor discolouration to the metal surrounding the portrait. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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The Details...
This brooch is detailed with a central, classical portrait of a lady in red, transfer printed onto a ceramic oval panel. The brooch fastens with a trombone catch and the pin is attached to the reverse with a round hinge. The brooch measures 7cm x 1.5cm. On the fastening pin, the brooch features a worn hallmark or makers stamp, which is difficult to decipher. It is most likely to show the brooch is constructed from rolled gold.
A Short History...
Examining its construction, marks and findings, this piece was most likely produced by the French Fix, Murat or Oria companies. They produced high quality rolled gold jewellery. Rolled gold is a plate of copper between two very thin plates of gold.
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 stylish brooch was created by Chanel in the 1980s.
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 stylish brooch dates from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
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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This stylish brooch is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These beautiful brooches have been created from a pair of Georgian shoe buckles.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the 'C' clasps is smaller than the other in this pair of brooches. This is perhaps due to a repair, but the clasp still works well and is secure.
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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 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 pretty brooch dates from the 1940s. It's a delightful example of French silver.
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 - 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 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 evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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So evocative of Art Deco French design, this double brooch features bold green Galalith.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening/rubbing to the metal in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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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 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 bar brooch features a classical portrait and was most likely created in France in the early 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good -Some minor discolouration to the metal surrounding the portrait. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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