Antique Art Nouveau Large Spread Wings Brooch. This antique Art Nouveau brooch (1900-1910) is silver-plated and measures a whopping 4 1/2" across. The wing feathers are outlined in a pattern of tiny, continuous dots. There is further meticulous detailing of each little barb. An 8 x 12mm foil-backed, top-faceted amethyst glass stone is prong-set between the wings. The front has been very lightly polished to bring out the high outline. The back has been left alone and has its original c-clasp. These long brooches are the type that require the pin back to be threaded through your clothing a few times to stay secure.
The iconography of wings in the Art Nouveau period is of interest. In addition to their beauty, wings symbolized "reaching for the skies", with the emerging Age of Aviation. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH429-09
- $95
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Art Nouveau Sterling Double Sided Butterfly Wing Pendant. This Art Nouveau, c1900 pendant is two-sided, 1 1/4" tall, and sterling and glass. One side encases a small (probably Skipper butterfly); the other side,a yellow-brown butterfly wing. The blue Morpho background shows some deterioration, but is still dramatically pretty, with silver flashes. Another View Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH434-09 - $80
Antique Handpainted Porcelain Forget-Me-Nots Brooch. The forget-me-not is a traditional wedding flower for its long association with true love and faithfulness. The name can be tr,aced back in English to the early 16th century and Henry IV of England used it as a personal symbol. In France it was called "ne m'oubliez pas".
Quite a number of old tales explain the origin of the name, and many have embraced the flower as their own. The forget-me-not is the state flower of Alaska, a Masonic emblem, a symbol for Alpha Phi International Fraternity, for Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, for Scouts Royale Brotherhood International Service Fraternity and Sorority, for the Alzheimer Society of Canada, and in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders who died during the First World War.
This little antique charmer measures 7/8" across. Forget--me-nots are hand painted in a scatter pattern against a white porcelain background. The round brooch is bordered in gold and set into a gilt frame with a c-clasp closure. Very good condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA!
DH439-09
- $50
Edwardian Sterling Lucky Clover and Cane Motif Brooch. The Edwardians indulged in sports and gambling--betting on the horses for example. Therefore, lucky symbols were frequently found on jewelry of this period.
This antique Edwardian sterling brooch measures 2 3/8" long. A clear stone is prong-set atop a clover and ball-topped walking stick. The clover leaves are hand-engraved, with a small jump ring soldered under one leaf. There is a large c-clasp for closure. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH304-10
- $75
