Featured Leaf brooch?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Batman_2000, Sep 7, 2024.

  1. Batman_2000

    Batman_2000 Well-Known Member

    Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about this brooch? Pretty sure it was my grandmother’s, it’s quite large and feels somewhat flimsy. I’ve looked for a makers mark but can’t see anything. The leaves have some colour to them. The fastening is strange (to me), perhaps for a scarf? Any help appreciated!

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  2. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Piece is somewhat older, vintage or more, likely not gold with the verdigris (green oxidation) on the edges.

    It's pretty and a bit unusual with the branches on all sides. Stay tuned for others, maybe someone will have info about that clasp.
     
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  3. Batman_2000

    Batman_2000 Well-Known Member

    I’ve done some more research and perhaps it was worn at the belt? Quite old? I noticed the green verdigris, but there’s pink as well and I’m wondering if it’s paint (?) from the decoration… I have no idea how these pieces were made! I need to have a closer look.

    Here are photos in different light (struggling to get the white balance correct):

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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks like a buckle to me. Maybe for a sash rather than a belt, but not a traditional sash buckle.
     
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