The Details...
This brooch is constructed from silver tone metal. It features a motif depicting flowers in a basket and is detailed with colourless, orange, blue and green rhinestones in baguette, navette, diamond and round cuts. All of the stones are claw set and open-back mounted. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 4.5cm x 4cm. The brooch is stamped on the reverse with 'MADE IN GERMANY' and 'GES GESCH WP'.
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A Short History...
The stamp on the reverse of this brooch is 'Ges Gesch'. This is an abbreviation of 'gesetzlich geschutt' - a German phrase that translates as 'copyrighted'. 'WP' are most likely the initials of a maker. However, it hasn't been possible to attribute these initials to a maker so far.
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.