This pretty and fine micro mosaic brooch was created in Italy in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the brass reverse. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brass brooch takes the form of a lute. It is set with micro-mosaics arranged in a floral pattern. The brooch fastens with a 'C' catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The reverse of the brooch is stamped 'MADE IN ITALY'. The brooch measures 6cm x 2.75cm.
A Short History...
Micro mosaic jewellery has been a strong feature of Italy's design heritage from as early as the third century. However, it particularly rose to prominence with the dawn of the tourist trade in the 19th century. Brooches and pendants featuring pretty and detailed designs made up of tiny tiles of coloured glass or stone were produced in abundance for visitors to Italian towns and villages. In the mid-20th century, the manufacture of micro-mosaic jewellery in Italy increased further in order to meet the increasing demand for costume jewellery. This brooch dates from the 1950s and is the epitome of Italian riviera chic so popular at the time.
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 evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
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 bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
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 striking brooch is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some slight indentation to the reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and is not apparent when the brooch is worn.
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These stylish pins are unsigned, but beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Good - A small scuff to the surface of the central faux pearl. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This dramatic 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
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 lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of the brooch and the fastening mechanism has been moved at some point, so that there are small marks where the old one used to be. These factors are not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This beautiful brooch is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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Dramatic and historic, this brooch was created in the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some clouding to a couple of the stones and scratches to the surface of a couple too. This is only visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and do not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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Featuring a whimsical galleon design, this brooch was created in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age and is not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This stylish brooch was created by Chanel in the 1980s.
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 pretty and fine micro mosaic brooch was created in Italy in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the brass reverse. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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