This stylish brooch was probably created in Austria or Germany in c.1900.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the metal plating in a couple of areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brooch is constructed from silver tone metal. It features a typically abstract, but organic, Jugendstil design. It is detailed with bezel set with round and square cut blue glass cabochons. Suspended from the brooch are 3 blue glass teardrop beads. The brooch fastens with a 'C' catch and the fastening pin is attached with a round hinge. The brooch measures 5cm x 4cm (including the drops).
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A Short History...
The term Jugendstil, meaning "Young Style," was derived from the magazine Die Jugend and describes an art and design movement which took place in Germany and Austria from c.1896 through to c.1915. Taking place at the same time as the Art Nouveau movement, which was inspired by the natural world, Jugendstil was also heavily influenced by organic shapes but contrasted them with geometric forms resulting in very stylised designs. Important Jugendstil jewellery designers were Carl Herman, Meyle and Mayer and Georg Kleeman. This brooch was doubtlessly influenced by their work.
Wear it With...
This brooch is the perfect statement piece. Pair with a velvet or silk wrap dress in jewel tones for ultimate evening impact.
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.
Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 dramatic 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a wonderful Cicada design, this dress clip dates from the 1930s and is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tiny, faint scratches to the Bakelite and metal reverse of the clip. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny piece of the granulation (gilded metal beading) is missing from the design. This is only apparent upon very close examination and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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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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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 stylish brooch was created by Kramer of New York in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece and is only visible upon very close inspection.
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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
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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Stylish and symbolic, this brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 pretty brooch dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely mid-century brooch was most likely created in Germany.
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 stylish brooch was probably created in Austria or Germany in c.1900.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the metal plating in a couple of areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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