Antique buy Vintage Art Nouveau 10k Rose Gold Rococo Lingerie Bar Pin Brooch 0.8g

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Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "10k" on the "c" clasp, tested, and guaranteed

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Item measurements:
-Length: 1.18"
-Width: 0.18"

Notable features:
-handmade during the Art Nouveau era in the Rococo style
-composed of 10k rose gold
-the pin brooch features an elegant design of swirling foliate motifs at one end
-these raised designs were created using the repousse metalworking technique
-commonly known as a lingerie pin, this small pin would traditionally have been used to secure straps of undergarments to a dress
-completed with a pin stem and open "c" clasp

Damage: Age appropriate wear.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.? This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.

The late Baroque or Rococo period prevailed in the 18th century. The period was known for its substantial use of asymmetrical designs, curves, gold, and witty, whimsical themes. Both men and women at court wore sparkling gemstones set in gold during this period, as well as colorless glass pastes and pearls. Colored gems were often highly foiled behind them to enhance the depth of color. Jewelry was often created with naturalistic, floral designs. Rococo jewelry also featured embossed and engraved floral and feather designs on metal.

Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.



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