This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the design. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from a copper and zinc alloy, commonly referred to as Tombak. It is set with rose cut Garnets of varying sizes and shapes assembled to create a four-leaf clover design at the centre. The brooch fastens wish a 'C' clasp and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 5cm x 4cm.
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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.
This pretty late 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created c.1900. It features a symbolic swallow design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little ageing to a couple of the paste stones. This is only apparent upon very close inspection 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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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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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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This whimsical brooch features a poodle jumping through a hoop and dates from the Victorian era.
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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Exceptionally rare and intricate, this Austro-Hungarian brooch was created in the mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some wear to the enamel work and a tiny chip to the right-hand edge of the brooch. These aspects are only apparent upon very close inspection and do not detract from the appeal and rarity 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 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 pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s.
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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This rare example of early Kenneth Jay Lane jewellery dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the Art Deco silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 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 shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the design. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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