F. Riollet Limoges 1950s Enamel and Glass Vintage Magnolia Brooch
Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
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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The Details...
This brooch is most likely constructed from rolled gold. It features an image of a lady wearing a flower crown and carrying floral garlands - motifs typical of the French Belle Époque era from which it dates. The fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens using a 'C' catch. This brooch measures 3.25cm x 3cm.
A Short History...
The jewellery of the French Belle Époque period can be exemplified by an allusion to the natural world. This brooch is particularly representative of this aesthetic phase, which began in the 1880s and started to wane in the 1900s/1910s.
Wear it With...
Pin this brooch to the neckline of a buttoned up, floral print shirt.
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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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 striking and colourful bar brooch dates from the 1960s.
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 beautiful brooch is emblematic of the 1920s fascination with the Eastern Asia. It was created by the Neiger Brothers in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint hairline crack to the green glass panel. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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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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A beautifully designed late 1960s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
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 elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created c.1900. It features a symbolic swallow design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty and fine micro mosaic brooch was created in Italy in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the brass reverse. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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A pretty and dramatic 1950s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 lovely brooch was created in England by the Zoltan White company in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny and slight scuff to the surface of the garnet. This is only really apparent to the touch and with inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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A beautifully designed 1950s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
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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