A charming Art Nouveau portrait brooch dating to the 1910s, most likely from the years following the great war. The white metal design is cast in an elegant openwork Art-Nouveau frame with ornamental beads, the piece features an original oxidized finish, the softly darkened recesses contrast with the polished highlights, lending depth and character to the otherwise simple cast construction. Displayed at the front is an early twentieth-century photograph of a gentleman, likely dating to the late 1910s or early 1920s, whose formal portrait perfectly complements the brooch’s original sentimental purpose as a wearable keepsake. Behind it, the brooch was found to still contain an earlier photograph of two young girls from the Edwardian period, preserving a small glimpse into the layered family history this piece once carried.
The brooch measures 3,3 cm in diameter. And makes use of a C-Catch to fasten the pin on the back.
This brooch is in perfect Antique condition, no major visible dents or scratches.Original glass front frame. The pin is very sturdy and in full working order. Fully cleaned and ready to wear!
A charming Art Nouveau portrait brooch dating to the 1910s, most likely from the years following the great war. The white metal design is cast in an elegant openwork Art-Nouveau frame with ornamental beads, the piece features an original oxidized finish, the softly darkened recesses contrast with the polished highlights, lending depth and character to the otherwise simple cast construction. Displayed at the front is an early twentieth-century photograph of a gentleman, likely dating to the late 1910s or early 1920s, whose formal portrait perfectly complements the brooch’s original sentimental purpose as a wearable keepsake. Behind it, the brooch was found to still contain an earlier photograph of two young girls from the Edwardian period, preserving a small glimpse into the layered family history this piece once carried.
The brooch measures 3,3 cm in diameter. And makes use of a C-Catch to fasten the pin on the back.
This brooch is in perfect Antique condition, no major visible dents or scratches.Original glass front frame. The pin is very sturdy and in full working order. Fully cleaned and ready to wear!
