Posted 6 years ago
Manikin
(62 items)
These Brooch has a C clasp , Enamel , a stone in center and 4 ruby colored stones . It is not marked but it was tested as Sterling . I just thought it was a colorful piece but have no idea age . Looks a bit Deco to me . So chime in and help if you can :-) It is 2 inches long and wide at widest part. It has some weight to it .
Beautiful colorful brooch Mani, possibly '30s as it does have a deco look
The colours of the stones offset each other beautifully !~
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/144843-two-bernard-instone-brooches
Hi Mani, I’ve put a link above of a couple of my Bernard Instone brooches the enamelling looks some what similar. Looking at the back I don’t think it is Bernard Instone but you never know.
Hi Mani!
I was going to say same as Jean! Surprised it is silver though, I thought Czech in Instone fashion :-)
Forgot to add... very appealing colors and design :-)
Thank you Jean and Pascale :-) Ok they told me it was silver I have not tested it so I guess that could be wrong . It very much looks like Jeans piece with the enamel work . I have never seen a brooch with the 2 clips in back that seem to be holding front to back or something . What kind of date would you thank ? Many thanks xo
Thank you Phil it actually reminds me of a stained glass window :-) I have many pieces of costume jewelry from years ago when I had a antique booth and sold it among other things so maybe I will share some that never made it to booth , Always love seeing you my friend xo
Manikin, I have one also that is very similar-just posted. I have seen one or two on EBay and they were listed as Victorian, but I’m not sure if this is correct or not. Either way, both are lovely and in good shape for age :)
Mrstyndall's one has a lot of similarities, mainly the enamel decor, I feel them to be 1920/1930 era :-D
Thank you Mrstyndall for posting yours and yes they appear to be same company and so close to looking same :-)
Thanks Pascale I was thinking 1920-30's also :-)
The center red cabochon seems to be a nice red coral stone. I think the brooch is Asian, with the enameled leaves, the red faceted clear stones are glass. I think it is gilt and silvered copper. The colorful design might be 1920s. Anyway, another opinion....lol
Gorgeous!
I have one also. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/253901-vintage-enamel-brooch-similar-to-manikin
I commented on yours Kritterkeeper , Thanks for sharing yours :-) I got name wrong on your page sorry :-(
Well hello Ms Mani!!! Miss you and do love this brooch. Very colorful!
Oh yea, I see you have some pretty crystal clusters too! My niece sells all kinds of those, some are very large!
So great to see you shareurpassion we have missed seeing each others posts for awhile I see. I don't know why some posts show up under new and others don't ? Hope all is well with you ! hugs
Very nice and "happy looking" brooch.
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!.!.!!
This is a beautiful brooch. Happy summer, Manikin.
Thank you Daisy and have a nice summer also :-)