Antique Deco 925 outlet Sterling Silver Flower Bouquet HUGE 3.60" L Pin Brooch | Vintage | 30.6 Grams | 3.60" L | 2.21 W | Cutouts | Heavy | Gift
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Listing Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin: Unknown
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight: 30.6 grams
Metal Type: .925 sterling silver
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Item Measurements:
Length: 3.60" (from top to bottom when pin is vertical)
Width: 2.21"
Depth: 0.50"
Pin/Brooch Style: Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin
Closure Type: Pin stem with a locking "c" clasp
Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant.
Notable Features:
-Handmade during the Art Deco era
-Features two flowers and three leaves that were individually applied while making the piece
-Etruscan inspired granulated beads randomly lay on the surface of each flower
-Hand-chased veins on all leaves and precise cutouts give the piece more dimension
-Heavy size and weight makes this piece suitable for wear on thicker fabrics
Damage: Age appropriate wear. This piece is heavily tarnished. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1935. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
Etruscan Revival jewelry was first popularized during the early 1800s when an Etruscan tomb was discovered just outside of Rome. Upon its discovery, jewelers worked to imitate and understand the metalworking techniques with which the jewelry was made. Not only was Etruscan jewelry a luxurious addition to the Victorian styles of the day. But it introduced new ideas and decorations. These Etruscan tombs contained jewelry adorned with long and flowing geometric lines and motifs, mythological imagery and scenery, and celestial elements. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans.
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