Art Nouveau c.1900 Italian Silver Antique Medusa Brooch

    £180.00

    This beautiful and rare brooch was made in Italy and features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design.

    Condition Report:

    Excellent

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    The Details...

    This brooch is constructed from silver - although un-hallmarked, it tests as being made from silver. The brooch was made in Italy and is marked 'BREVETTATO' on the reverse, which it an Italian term meaning 'patented'. It features a motif of a maiden surrounded by snakes - possibly portraying Medusa or Eve. The brooch has a coiled snake as a border. The fastening pin is fitted to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch secures with a 'C' clasp. The brooch measures 3.2cm x 2cm. 

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    A Short History...

    The jewellery of the Art Nouveau movement took its inspiration from the natural world and organic forms - reptiles were a particularly popular motif and can be seen in this brooch.

    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.

    Product Details

    BR615

    Data sheet

    Era
    Edwardian and Art Nouveau
    Occasion
    Everyday
    Style
    One with Nature
    Colour
    Silver

    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.

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