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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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from brass. It features a large-scale orchid motif and is detailed with pink enamel. At the centre of the brooch there is a teardrop shaped faux pearl and, either side of this are metal 'stamens' set with small, round colourless paste stones. The brooch is painted on the reverse in a black enamel. The brooch fastens with a 'C' clasp and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 8cm x 7cm.
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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.
Featuring lustrous faux pearls and vibrant colours, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by Louis Rousselet.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish dress clip evokes the 1930s and was made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created in c.1910 by the German high quality costume jewellery maker, Knoll and Pregizer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Detailed and beautiful, this brooch was created in the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created in 1955 in London by Harold A. Lazarus.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish pins are unsigned, but beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 beautiful and rare brooch was made in Italy and features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design.
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 beautiful brooch/pendant was created in the mid to late 1800s.
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 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 chic brooch was created in Paris in the 1980s by Celine T. Saxe.
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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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 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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