A CHARMING ART NOUVEAU SUFFRAGETTE 9CT GOLD BROOCH, GOLD SAFETY CHAIN – C1895, PERIOD BOX. A CLASSIC DESIGN, SURELY, THE PERFECT GIFT? This is antique 9ct gold and marked to the rear. It is picked out in crystals of amethyst, peridot and clear. This brooch dates from around 1895 or maybe a little earlier. We are providing this brooch in a charming period retailers box. This type brooch is exceptionally rare todays market and were not available commercially in period, so many would have been adapted from period brooches by jobbing jewellers, resulting in some unusual designs and a large range of styles. This brooch is from an earlier period and would have been up to 10 years old when adapted and is of good quality, so a rare survivor? The glass stones featured are Peridot for Green, Amethyst for Violet, clear crystal for White, supposedly symbolizing the Suffragette movements mantra, Give Women the Vote? These colours were first adopted in C1900 and the colours represent G reen for Hope, W hite for purity and V iolet for dignity. Is in the classic art nouveau style, single straight bar design and is made of 9ct gold. It is with sparkling peridot, amethyst & clear crystals in a floral design. It carries an original gold colored safety chain. The overall affect is one of great charm. The brooch has a simple bar clasp to the rear which is in good order and is made of white metal. The brooch measures 1.75” in length and is 0.5” wide. It has an outstanding period patina and has been well loved in the past. Is a charming period cardboard retailers box in green faux leatherette with a cream pad. It is vintage condition 2, is undamaged, but shows age related wear to both interior and exterior. It shows a wonderful period patina. This item is in vintage condition 1/2. There is no damage to any of the components apart from surface scratching to the larger glass crystals and some age related delamination to the metal work including minor marking to the metal, which does not detract from the items charm or wear ability. The white metal clasp is in good order and may be the original. The condition of the box is described above. All of our jewellery is carefully cleaned and checked before sale. We try to offer our buyers free P&P to. It is unlikely that the post office will accept claims for goods lost in transit so buyers can upgrade service prior to check out. Larger items will be sent by myhermes and will be charged appropriately. This is an economy service and can take between 5 – 56 days to arrive, depending upon location. It is tracked end to end. Please refer to listings for costing. This is clearly indicated in the listings. Items are described as honestly as possible and you should check that an item is suitable. Many of our items are unrepeatable and some of our items are offered through other channels and may be withdrawn ahead of the posted finish time. Large or high value item. Post code is FY2 9DB. We aim to respond within 24 hours. Please review our terms and conditions page for further information. Thank you, we appreciate your business. The item “SUFFRAGETTE ART NOUVEAU 9CT GOLD BAR BROOCH & CHAIN C1890’S, PERIOD BOX” is in sale since Saturday, January 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Art Nouveau (1895-1910)”. The seller is “t7nee” and is located in Lancashire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- PERIOD: ART NOUVEAU
- HALLMARKS: STAMPED 9CT
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Gold Quality: 9CT
- Type: Brooch/ Pin
- Sub-Type: Chain
- Metal: Yellow Gold
- Main Gemstone: Crystal