This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch is created from multi-faceted cut steel studs, assembled onto a steel framework. They form an arrow design entwined by a serpent. The fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens using a 'C' catch. The brooch measures 6cm x 1cm.
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A Short History...
From the late 1700s through to the late 1800s, cut steel was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture. It sparkled like diamonds, but was less expensive. It catered for a middle class of jewel enthusiast. It was a particularly coveted material in French society with Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise, commissioning sets made out of cut steel. She made it very fashionable indeed.
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 whimsical brooch features a poodle jumping through a hoop and dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring delicate and pretty glass flowers, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created by Marcel Boucher in the midto late 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features an intricately decorated bug and dates from the Victorian era.
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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These stylish pins are unsigned, but beautiful. They were most likely made in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely mid-century brooch was most likely created in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the cut steel studs. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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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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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of quality Art Deco paste jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed 1950s brooch. This piece was possibly created for a French couture house, most likely by Roger Scemama.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some loss to the coating in a couple of areas on the faux pearl drops. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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A beautifully designed 1950s pin - this piece was possibly created by the great French parurier, Roger Scemama.
Condition Report:
Wearable - Some loss of coating to one faux pearl and a little crazing to the surface of another faux pearl. Both of these defects are not visible when the piece is worn and do little to detract from its appeal.
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This bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Good - A small scuff 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 piece.
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Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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This chic brooch was created in Paris in the 1980s by Celine T. Saxe.
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 well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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