This chic brooch was created in Paris in the 1980s by Celine T. Saxe.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
Constructed from gold plated metal, this brooch features a masquerade mask. The brooch fastens with a traditional round safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge fitting. The brooch measures 6cm x 6cm. The brooch is signed - the reverse features an oval cartouche stamped with 'Celine T. Saxe Paris'.
A Short History...
The eighties was a decade during which professional women were keen to demonstrate power and affluence via any avenue. Clothing and jewellery were the ideal means by which to make a statement without saying a word. Designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent and Celine T. Saxe, produced loud, proud jewels to cater for loud, proud women. This brooch is typical of the bold pieces produced for 1980s women keen to assert their authority.
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.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Very Good - A little clouding to the larger rhinestones. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to a couple of paste stones. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Good - A tiny chip to the corner of two of the baguette stones. This is only visible upon close examination with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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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 bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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This romantic dress clip was created c.1930.
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 chic brooch was created in Paris in the 1980s by Celine T. Saxe.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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