Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Brooch
As a style Art Nouveau has often been characterized as "feminine" in nature. When the female form is depicted it is as an idealized and elegant iconic image. This brooch is a classic example of a rendering of such stylized beauty. With its sensuous curves and fluidity of moment, the lines of a woman's face and the undulating curve of the flower showcase the deep shadows and mirror-like silver highlights have been enhanced by a rich patina (which can be polished if desired).
This brooch still retains its original “C” clasp, tube and hinge fittings. The reverse displays a small vertical hook to suspend a woman’s small pocket or lapel watch.
Condition: Very good; light wear as expected with age and use; a bit more on the reverse, one tiny hole on the side in the repoussé silver; the pin hole in the back is part of the construction process.
Measurements: 1-3/8 inches (33.5 cm) in height by more than 1-1/8 inches (2.9 cm) in width by more than 1/4 of an inch (0.7 cm) in thickness. This antique brooch has a weight of 4.6 grams.
Date & Origin: Circa 1900 and is most likely English in origin.
