This pretty brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from a copper panel foiled and enamelled with a floral design. The panel is also detailed with poured glass in shades of green, red and yellow. The panel is set within a decorative brass frame. The brooch fastens with a trombone clasp and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 4.5cm in diameter. The brooch is signed on its reverse with an initial and then 'Limoges'.
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A Short History...
Enamel ware has been produced in Limoges since the 12th Century. During the Art Deco era through to the mid-century, jewellery featuring floral designs or in modernist styles enhanced with poured glass were popular creations in Limoges. Prominent artists and designers of the time made unique pieces in bold colour ways.
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 stylish brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish 1940s brooch was made in France by Henry à la Pensée.
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 pretty brooch was created c.1900.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of the green paste stones in this piece are perhaps later replacements. However, this does not detract from the appeal of the brooch and they are very much in keeping.
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This rare and remarkable survivor from the Art Nouveau era dates from c.1900.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the plating on the reverse of the brooch - this is not visible when the brooch is being worn. One purple stone is perhaps a later replacement, as it is more faceted than the other. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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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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Stylish and symbolic, this brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
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 and quality constructed 1950s brooch. This piece was doubtlessly created for a French couture house, most likely by Roger Scemama or possibly by Roger Jean Pierre.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of original Art Deco celluloid jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This sweet brooch was created in the 1930s by the UK based jewellers, Ciro.
Condition Report:
Very good - A tiny element of dulling to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and is only apparent upon very close inspection. It 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 - 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 lovely example of 1980s gold tone styling is by Monet - a classic design from a classic costume jewellery designer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These beautiful brooches have been created from a pair of Georgian shoe buckles.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the 'C' clasps is smaller than the other in this pair of brooches. This is perhaps due to a repair, but the clasp still works well and is secure.
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This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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