This pretty and sentimental brooch was created in the Edwardian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from brass. It features a swallow motif and it is set with round, colourless and red paste stones. The stones are all multi-faceted. The brooch fastens with a 'C' clasp and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge. The brooch measures 5.5cm x 3cm.
To view a clip of this piece, click here: Edwardian Swallow Brooch
A Short History...
The jewellery of the Art Nouveau movement and Edwardian era took its inspiration from the natural world and organic forms, as can be seen in this beautiful piece. Interestingly, items featuring Swallows in the Victorian and Edwardian eras were often gifted to loved ones as they set out on journeys or they were given from the person leaving to the people they left behind. They were used as a promise to return home safely because Swallows are known to return to the same location in their migration patterns year after year. Perhaps someone was gifted this brooch when embarking on their travels in the hope that they would return soon?
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 lovely brooch dates from the late 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical pair of brooches were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the brooches.
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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 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 brooch is a beautiful example of the 1930s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of quality Art Deco paste jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant dress clip was created in Germany c.1930.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This romantic dress clip was created c.1930.
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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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 pretty and sentimental brooch was created in the Edwardian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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