Posted 8 years ago
freiheit
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These two brooches are the last of my church bazaar finds. They are nothing special. I call them "collateral finds" because sometimes there is not enough time to really check out items and I end up buying something I don't really want. I am not sure if you know what I mean; there is a lot of kafuffle going on, and if one is not fast, one misses out.
The first brooch is in mint condition. There are no marks. I still think it is a couple of decades old. The second brooch I got for free. When I was about to pay for it, I realized that the pin on the back is missing. The lady said she would give it to me for free - so I took it. I believe I have somewhere a pin I can attach to the back.
The quality of both brooches is not the best, but I might use them to put on knitted winter hats. This way, if they get lost, I won't be upset.
Thanks for looking:)
Many thanks, Manikin:)
They are lovely, especially the first one. Google Fragonard brooches, lots of similar will come up.
I found one with the same picture (but the colours and frame is different):
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/245689114/fragonard-porcelain-courting-couple-on?ref=related-1
Very lovely!! I especially love the first brooch.
Thanks so much for your comments, martika and jscotto363:)
I have seen this pattern on china before rather often but I was not aware that there are so many brooches out there>
I would not leave them there!.. Lovely