This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the cut steel studs. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brooch is created from multi - faceted from cut steel studs, assembled onto a steel framework. They form a wreath design and at the centre of the wreath is a butterfly attached to a moveable pin, so that it spins and moves with the wearer in a way that is known as 'en tremblant'. The fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge and the brooch fastens using a 'C' catch. The brooch measures 4cm in diameter.
A Short History...
From the late 1700s through to the late 1800s, cut steel was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture. It sparkled like diamonds, but was less expensive. It catered for a middle class of jewel enthusiast being more costly than paste. It was a particularly coveted material in French society, when Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise commissioning sets made out of cut steel and she made it very fashionable indeed.
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.
Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A stylish piece by the German costume jewellers Henkel and Grossé, this brooch was created in 1970.
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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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 pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint and short hairline crack at the top of the brooch. This does not affect the strength or appeal of the brooch.
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This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in outstanding condition, it was created in French and features rare melon cut glass.
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 stylish brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
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 brooch is a beautiful example of the Art Deco silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created in c.1910 by the German high quality costume jewellery maker, Knoll and Pregizer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delightful brooch features a petite floral motif and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features an insect motif and was created by the Coro company in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the foil on the reverse of one rhinestone. This is consistent with age 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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This sweet brooch was created in the 1930s by the UK based jewellers, Ciro.
Condition Report:
Very good - A tiny element of dulling to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and is only apparent upon very close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the cut steel studs. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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