Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Flower Curling Leaf Spray Pin Brooch

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Spray items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Deco” and "Spray" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
"Sterling" on the back of the brooch,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 22.2 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Length:
2.61"
Width:
1.83"
Depth:
0.63"
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 in the popular spray style
Crafted from .925 sterling silver to create the motif of a flower emerging from curling leaves and vines
The repousse metalworking technique was used
to create lifelike curl in the leaves, as well as the flower petals
The leaves curl in different directions in the eye-catching spray style
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. The brooch also displays some tarnish which gives it a lovely antique quality.
*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.
During the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, spray style jewelry became immensely popular. Spray jewelry often includes precious stones and metalwork that fans out in multiple directions to create ornate and attention-grabbing sparkle.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3
rd
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.
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