Featured Was this little brooch used to hang a lady's watch?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Lizzie, Jul 24, 2024.

  1. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

    I have this little gold brooch which I think has a finish called taille d' epargne, but please correct me if I am wrong. It has a loop dangle which moves slightly sideways in each direction and I was wondering if it might have originally been to hang a watch. It is about 1 1/4" long and 1 3/8' wide. It doesn't look very old in terms of wear but looks old in style. Thanks for looking.

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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Twenties into thirties back, and for a watch usually.
     
  3. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

    Thank you @Ownedbybear. I thought it might have been for a watch but I didn't think it was that old. I appreciate the information.
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  5. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

    Thanks @Debora, I always appreciate it when you weigh in. I had done a search and found similar, that's how I determined what to call the design but none noted that it was for a watch so that's why I came here for the information. It's style does look Victorian but the lack of wear and clasp doesn't.
     
  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I bow to those with superior knowledge as to age. Could always be revival.

    Debora
     
  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
    Some 19th century influence in the design.
     
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    There is indeed, that bow and the ball edging. My brain has forgotten the proper term. There’s some art deco overlaying the Victorian influence, it’s rather more squared off than a nineteenth century one would he.
     
  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, that is the main difference. Apart from the back, of course.
     
  10. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

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  11. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    This one is said to be Victorian from the 1950s. The market shows up more of these than I'd imagine for a small antique piece of jewelry. Dubious prices and colors shown all over the map though all seem to be in excellent condition. May be a later remake, impossible to tell despite your well-taken photos. However, I say this bc there is such a flood of them on the market and the link I posted seems to be done in 2 colors:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/204768156100
     
  12. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

    Thank you @antidiem. I do think this is only Victorian style. Interestingly, none of them note that it was used to hang a watch which is what it looks like to me.
     
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  13. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Agreed, it def looks like it was made to hang a pendant watch. Those became very popular (again) in the early 1970s in the USA. It would not surprise me if it's a vintage 1970s pin.
     
  14. Lizzie

    Lizzie All you need is love ...and a dog.

    That could very well be.
     
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