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Item Ships From: Maryland
Platinum Pearl
Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Metal: 10.46 grams
Pearls: 2.5 - 3.7mm
Length: 80mm
Width: 8.5mm
Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW H-I SI old mine cut natural d...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
1860s Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with Braided Frame
Located in Towson, MD
This impressive 1860s Victorian shell cameo brooch is expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The finely carved shell depicts a classical-profile of a women with flowing curls and ...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Retro gold and diamond brooch by Cartier. The elongated graceful form has nine diamonds that weigh approximately .75 carats. The...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
8.05 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond French Made Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An extremely vibrant French made Diamond flower brooch! The brooch contains 112 round brilliant Diamonds, weighing 8.05 carats total. They are prong set on handcrafted open gold wo...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold and Enamel Jester Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely detailed gold jester brooch in which he leaps through the air. The jester is dressed in black and white harlequin clothing with a diamond cap. A ruffled collar and enamel glas...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Maryland - Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Regency, Signed Designer Pink Poured Pear Glass
Rhinestone Demi Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brilliant jewelry set by Regency includes a coordinating brooch and earrings, embodying the brand's signature style. The brooch features three pear-shaped pink swirled art glass ston...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co. Large X Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Brooch is a striking statement piece crafted from luxurious 18kt yellow gold. Measuring 2.4 by 1.7 inches and weighing 28.9 grams, this bold access...
Category
1990s American Maryland - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
3.19 Carat Emerald
15.45 Carats in Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This brooch is amazingly gorgeous! This makes any wardrobe better at any occasion. The brooch features a stunning green emerald cut Emerald in the center, weighing 3.19 carats. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gold Leaves Brooch Tied with Bow
Located in Darnestown, MD
Airy brooch of two leaves tied with a bow and highlighted with a spine of rubies. The entire piece has a graceful arch to it. It can be worn vertically, horizontally or on the diagon...
Category
1960s French Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Bielka 60.00 Carat Kunzite, Blue Topaz, Diamond
Pearl Platinum Brooch
By Bielka
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely gorgeous brooch that everyone will notice! Designed and created by Bielka, this brooch features a 60.00 carat step cut Kunzite, framed in a Diamond, Pearl and Blue Top...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Diamond Portrait Brooch Pin or Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Natural Diamond Portrait Brooch/ Pendant
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 7.36 grams
Diamonds: 4 single cut natural diamonds, approx. .12 CTW G...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Brooch Fur Clip
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Vintage Brooch Fur Clip
Brilliant Head Light AB Rhinestone with bold reflections of purples and blues with the rainbow. Abov...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Elizabeth Locke brooch is unusual in both shape and design. It depicts the front half of two prancing horses with flowing manes. The design is done on a glass medallion the is 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Maryland - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
C1880 Brooch of Demeter
Ceres
in Lava with Pointed Openwork 12k Bezel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lava cameo brooch of Demeter, or Ceres in Latin (as she was known to the Romans) with a crown of wheat sheaves in her hair. The gold openwork bezel is of 12K and is an unusual pointe...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Gold
Antique Pique Dove Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this charming brooch can rest on your shoulder or perch ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Georges Braque Gold and Enamel Bird Brooch
By Georges Braque
Located in Darnestown, MD
Georges Braque (1882 - 1963) was one of the major artists of the 20th century. He was most prolific as a painter but also well known as a collagist and s...
Category
1960s Artist Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum pin sounds exquisite! Featuring 10 diamonds with a total of 0.90 carats, graded D-E color and VS clarity, combined with 8 royal blue square sapph...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany
Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co., this palm brooch was made in Italy.
♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co
♦ Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum
♦ Dimensions: 2 1/4 by 1 3/4 inches
♦ Gemstone: 9Diamond = App...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Retro Flower Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany and Co. stylized flower brooch from the 1950's. It has three overlapping, undulating petals making for a stylized form. All three petals have a swirled ribbed pattern. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Maryland - Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
David Webb Kingdom Giraffe Diamond Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb's Kingdom Collection, his iconic Giraffe brooch. Fashioned in 18 karat gold and platinum the brooch is meticulously enameled in white with brown paillone enamel repre...
Category
1980s American Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Revival 0.73tcw Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Starburst Brooch/Pendant 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
A striking 1960s Victorian Revival brooch/pendant in 14 karat yellow gold, designed in a dramatic starburst motif. This piece beautifully blends the ornate inspiration of Victorian j...
Category
1960s Unknown Revival Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard Retro Gold and Diamond Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Darnestown, MD
Raymond Yard bow design brooch typical of the Retro era in gold, platinum and diamonds. The pin has a double stem and can be worn either vertically or horizontally. It has 3.5 carat...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully symmetrical Diamond horseshoe brooch! The horseshoe is set with 37 old European Diamonds graduating toward the center in platinum shared prongs with a 18K yellow gold frame. The 37 Diamonds make up a total weight of 2.00 carats, and are graded as H-J color, VS2-SI1 clarity. The brooch features a single bar pin closure. Offered by Charles Schwartz...
Category
Early 20th Century American Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.59 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A simple and elegant Art Deco brooch. The brooch has a center bezel set old European cut marquise Diamond. The marquise is set with 74 old European cut and single cut Diamonds thro...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Gold Violet Leaf Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely made brooch depicting a Violet leaf. It is quite realistic in texture and undulation. It is highlighted with 12 small diamonds for a hint of sparkle. Measurements are 1 9/16" ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,175
Edwardian 0.85 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Cluster Pin
Located in Towson, MD
This refined Edwardian cluster pin is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a platinum-topped setting, characteristic of the early 20th century. The pin head measures 0.5 inches and i...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Asch Grossbardt 14kt Yellow Gold Frog Brooch with Gemstones
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Asch Grossbardt, this brooch is inlaid with different gemstones.
♦ Designer: Asch Grossbardt
♦ Metal: 14kt yellow gold
♦ Gemstone: Mother of pearl body with multi-gemstones
♦ Ci...
Category
1980s Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
13 Carat Smoky Quartz, Diamond
Pearl 14K Yellow Gold 1960s Pin/Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This Mid-Century Modern, 1960s, pin crafted in 14 karat yellow gold showcases exceptional period craftsmanship, featuring a stunning approximately 17.6 × 15.8 mm heart shape smoky qu...
Category
1960s Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design. Two draped lengthwise loops of gold give the appearance of fabric. Scrolling across the front ...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian 7.51 TCW Pear Shaped Golden Citrine
10k Yellow Gold Brooch 1860s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1860s Victorian 10 karat yellow gold brooch set with two pear-shaped citrines measuring approximately 13 x 9.5mm, with an estimated total carat weight of 7.51. The warm golden mo...
Category
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design. Two draped lengthwise loops of gold give the appearance of fabric. Scrolling across the front ...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Andrew Clunn Carved Lapis Lazuli Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
This lapis lazuli carved flower brooch by Andrew Clunn is as much a piece of sculpture as a piece of jewelry. It is beautifully carved with ruffle...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
An important diamond flower brooch crafted in platinum with a elegantly engineered 18 karat gold removable jacket. The brooch boasts 153 brillian...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$15,500
Elizabeth Locke Labradorite, black pearl and sapphire brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Richly colored brooch by Elizabeth Locke that is centered with a cabochon labradorite stone measuresing approximately 13mm x 18mm. A South Sea black pearl (approximately 9.5 mm) on e...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Onyx
Seed Pearl Brooch 1870s
Located in Towson, MD
One Victorian 1870s 14 karat yellow gold brooch set with one finely carved green onyx plaque centered with a floral motif, accented by four round seed pearls. The ornate shield-shape...
Category
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
A graceful vintage 14K yellow gold brooch designed as two English ivy leaves on a slender stem, each leaf accented with a round brilliant diamond totaling approximately 0.15 carat, G...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian stickpin of a bearded collie or English sheepdog in Essex crystal and set in an 18K twisted rope border around its frame and a large 9K gold pin that measures 4.25 inches long including the pin. Keep your lovely furry companion with you all day. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a three-dimension trompe l'oeil effect. The image is then painted in realistic detail. The scale of this Essex crystal dog pin is quite unusual and especially wonderful. We rarely seem find such spectacular Essex crystal representations of dogs. Note that one of the photos shows the model with 2 Essex crystal stickpins...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Green Paste Lizard Brooch on Sterling
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous emerald lizard form brooch set with emerald green pastes on silver. The Roman symbol of wedded bliss and popular in jewelry in fin de siecle (end ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Diamond Sapphire 14k Yellow
White Gold Tiger Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary 14K yellow and white gold tiger brooch captures a bold and elegant design. The tiger’s eye is set with one 1.3mm round blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.01 car...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Black Venetian Glass Intaglio Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elizabeth Locke has the wonderful gift of combining antique and contemporary elements in her very sought after jewelry. She uses 17th century molds for her intaglio designs. This dep...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Maryland - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond
Ruby Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond
Ruby Flower Brooch Pin
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 18.52 grams
Diamonds: Approx. 2.50 CTW G-H VS-SI round natural diamonds
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Starburst Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Starburst Flower Brooch Pin Pendant
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 19.76 grams
Diamonds: Approx. 6.00 CTW old European G-H VS natura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Brooch and Pin
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1920s brooch and pin set is crafted from luxurious 14 karat rose gold, showcasing timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. The br...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold...
Goddess Hera Cameo Shell Brooch/Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Towson, MD
This elegant cameo brooch from the 1900s is finely carved in shell and set in a 10 karat yellow gold frame. The cameo depicts Hera, the wife of Zeus, shown in classical profile with ...
Category
20th Century Maryland - Brooches
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1820 Brooch of Mother of Pearl Carving of Gentleman and His Loyal Dog
Located in Baltimore, MD
Enchanting brooch of cut steel and mother of pearl with carved image of a faithful dog standing at attention as his human companion peacefully angles for a catch under the shade of a tree. The scene is carved from Mother of Pearl and mounted in cut steel. The brooch’s long bar hinge with curved "C" catch helps authenticate indicate its age.
Mother of pearl is the iridescent inner shell of mollusks that produce pearls. It has been used to carve decorative objects since ancient times and is the most precious part of the shell. Cut steel was a jewelry form crafted by a cottage industry of men and women (and likely child labor as well) in the 18th and 19th century England. Cut steel was also made in France. Using found materials, this enterprising group of artisans fashioned jewelry from nails which after pounding and polishing and setting, imitated the sparkle of diamonds in the light. Cut steel achieved great popularity as it appealed to people of more moderate means and was the only jewelry form in history that was made by steel workers...
Category
1820s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cut Steel
King George III Vauxhall Glass Commemorative Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rarely seen George III commemorative brooch with George III in profile at the center and decorated with a border of blue and green Vauxhall glass. This historical brooch was thought ...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
C1860 9k Halley
s Flat Cut Garnet Comet Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Georgians and Victorians were fond of symbolism in their jewelry and crafted jewelry to commemorate important life experiences such as birth, love, betrothal, and mourning or death. Events such as Halley’s Comet sightings, which occur about every 75 years, served as inspiration for such jewelry forms. Georgian jewelers were the first to create Halley’s comet brooches...
Category
1860s British Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Early Victorian Woven Hair Turquoise Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely early Victorian bow pin of white woven hair set with turquoise in 15K gold. Hair jewelry was primarily of a romantic or loving nature. Queen Vict...
Category
1830s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Hat Brooch Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Hat Brooch Pin
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 16.74 grams
Diamonds: Approx. .12 CTW G FVS round natural diamonds
Diamete...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian 18K yellow gold and enamel brooch set with rubies, diamonds and pearls will be a dramatic vision on your shoulder or lapel. The pin measures 1 1/2" wide by 1 1/8" high.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
C1850 Lava Putty Cameo Brooch of Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Finely carved brooch of the goddess Demeter (Roman: Ceres), goddess of agriculture, her hair wrapped in what appears to be a scarf of grain or corn. The impo...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ed Wiener Gold and Gems Brooch/ Pendant
By Ed Wiener
Located in Darnestown, MD
This exceptional piece by Ed Wiener was most likely custom made. Wiener was one of the most well known of the Greenwich Village designers of the mid 20th century. Much of his work ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Gold Palm Diamond Statement Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. a series of gold palms form a dynamic diamond gold brooch
• Designer: Tiffany & Co.
• 18 karat gold with platinum settings
• Circa: 19...
Category
1990s American Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 7.36 grams
Pearls: 3 cultured Akoya white pearls, 4,5 - 5.5mm
Length: 2.30 inches
Width: 12...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
By PIERINO FRASCAROLO
Located in Darnestown, MD
Could this pooch be any cuter? The poodle (?) has hair of red enamel; emerald eyes; a black onyx nose and a diamond collar. Long, waving ears are indicative of his (or her) playful c...
Category
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful depiction of a peasant girl graces this micro mosaic brooch purchased during the Grand Tour and brought back to England to be set in an elaborate...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
C1870 Scottish Agate Daffodil Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
With its warm colors and natural striations, our Victorian silver daffodil brooch, c1870, is handcrafted with a high degree of skill and the agates ar...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Agate, Silver
Georgian "Regard" Basket Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K gold cannetille basket brooch set across the top with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. The first letters of the stones sp...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
Antique Aluminium Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Victorian pin of aluminum, "amethyst" paste, gilt metal and mother of pearl. The aluminum is embossed with a foliate design. A bold and striking piece to wear on a shoulder o...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Aluminum, Gilt Metal
$2,000
Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today.
We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Maryland - Brooches
Materials
Coral, 15k Gold
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