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Art Deco Borzoi Russian Wolfhound brooch marked 935 and Lotus

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    Posted 7 years ago

    vintagelamp
    (1101 items)

    I love this! Here is the write-up that came with it:

    This Art Deco Borzoi Russian Wolfhound brooch is marked 935 and Lotus. The old Lotus company is no longer in existence and this is a very fine example. 935 is the hallmark for silver of greater silver content than sterling silver. This brooch was likely made in Germany or Austria during the 1920's. The Borzoi was the favorite dog incorporated into paintings, jewelry and sculpture during the 1920's. This high quality brooch has a strong stylized design and everything about it is typical of the Art Deco Era. The black and clear colored rhinestones are all claw set . the silver work is fabulous and the finishing on the back is as smooth as glass. The overall impression of the Borzoi is of streamlining and grace with a curvy shapeliness and compact strength. The name Borzoi is translated as "fast" which describes this dog well. The Borzoi is a large descendant of dogs brought to Russia from Central Asia and is a member of the Sighthorn family which is similar to the Afghans and Greyhounds. The Borzois' coat is unique for its texture and distribution and consists of two coats: a top coat and and undercoat.
    Size: 2 1/8" x 1" x 3/8" (5.4 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm)

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    Comments

    1. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 7 years ago
      So unusual and so beautiful, lucky you !~
    2. lentilka11, 7 years ago
      Agree with PhilDMorris, what a lucky find!
    3. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 7 years ago
      PhilDMorris, Many Thanks!

      lentilka11, Thank you much!!!
    4. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 7 years ago
      LOVE the brooch. Borzois are gorgeous dogs! In Dutch, they are a breed of "Windhond". I have smaller version of a windhond - a Whippet.
    5. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 7 years ago
      Efesgirl, Thank you! I love all dogs, but I've always wanted a Borzoi...maybe one day...
    6. kyratango kyratango, 7 years ago
      Sweet and neat deco brooch! Love Borzoïs too, they are aristocrats :-)
    7. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 7 years ago
      Kyra, Thank you!!! I haven't been on for awhile. I have to check your latest items!!

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