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.
Stylish and evocative, this brooch was registered as silver plated on 13th February 1867.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a wonderful Cicada design, this dress clip dates from the 1930s and is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tiny, faint scratches to the Bakelite and metal reverse of the clip. This 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 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 lovely brooch dates from the late 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch was created by Chanel in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features an insect motif and was created in the 1940s.
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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A beautifully designed 1950s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This sweet little brooch features a Harlequin design. It was made in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant c.1900 brooch evokes the soft lines and elegance so typical of the Art Nouveau era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little fading to the brightness of a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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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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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 beautiful brooch is emblematic of quality Art Deco paste jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch is by Christian Dior. It was made in the 1980s in Germany by the Henkel and Grossé company for the French fashion house.
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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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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