Brooches

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 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 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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Featuring an unusual and evocative design, this dress clip dates from the 1930s and was created in France by Jean Painlevé.

Condition Report:

Very Good - Some surface scratching to the metal and black plastic. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece. 

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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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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 pretty brooch dates from the 1920s and was made in France.

Condition Report:

Very Good - Some rubbing to the metallic highlighting on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.  

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This elegant example of 1940s design is an unsigned beauty.

Condition Report:

Very Good - Some minor oxidisation to the metal surface underneath two petals. This is only visible upon close inspection and cannot be seen when the brooch is worn. 

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