An assortment of vintage costume jewellery brooches in various figural, botanical, and decorative designs. The collection is executed in gold-tone and silver-tone base metals, featuring embellishments such as faceted glass rhinestones, aurora borealis stones, enamel, and glass cabochons. Notable figural designs include a textured silver-tone lizard, a butterfly with black enamel and clear rhinestone accents, a gold-tone umbrella with a red handle, a stylized cream enamel bird or boat brooch, and a lily-of-the-valley spray with white bell flowers. Botanical motifs comprise textured gold-tone maple leaves, a wheat ear brooch set with green stones, and several floral sprays. Included is a boxed ceramic set featuring three yellow birdhouses with hand-painted floral details and a cluster of blue forget-me-not flowers. Other materials include a grey moulded plastic bow and a circular brooch with a nautilus-shell pattern under glass. Stone-set pieces feature a large heart-shaped brooch with green and magenta stones, alongside various wreath and starburst designs set with multi-coloured rhinestones. Several pieces are in the style of mid-20th-century manufacturers such as Sarah Coventry. Fastenings consist of standard C-clasps and safety catches.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good vintage condition. Visible signs of age include minor surface wear, tarnishing to metal surfaces, and light plating loss. No major damage or significant stone loss is apparent. Pin mechanisms appear intact.
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