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The listing, Antique Germany Three Graces HUGE Cameo Brooch Pin has ended.

WOW!Antique Germany Three Graces HUGE Cameo Brooch Pin
This is gorgeous!
The cameo is of the three Graces in ivory on a Wedgwood blue colored background
It is made of old plastic in a very ornate and beautifully detailed gold tone pressed metal setting.
The 3 Graces are Charm, Beauty & Creativity
The pin is marked Made in Germany
It measures 2" x 1 3/4" oval shape
Ships in the USA with insurance and tracking for FREE
Ships to Canada Priority International with tracking for $16.00

Questions & Comments

Hey sweetie, which part is made of plastic?

Jul 8th, 2014 at 10:11:23 AM PDT by

the cameo is plastic..not sure if they used celluloid or lucite in Germany so I just am calling it plastic and the frame is gold tone metal....thanks!

Jul 8th, 2014 at 10:13:26 AM PDT by

How old is the piece?

Jul 9th, 2014 at 5:54:14 AM PDT by

I am not a jewelry expert but here are some facts so you can make your decision to purchase this piece or any other piece of vintage jewelry.

The German Empire started in 1871 and was Germany until the end of World War II (1949), when it became West or East Germany. In 1990 it became Germany again.

The type of clasp on this piece started in the 1920's and became popularly used when it was machine made in the 1930's. The pin on the fastener sticks out beyond the catch which makes it an older piece as modern brooches do not extend beyond.

Jul 9th, 2014 at 7:49:37 AM PDT by

By old plastic do you Bakelite or something else? I've seen early plastics in jewelry before 1925 but that's very rare so this had to have been done sometime between 1920 and the end of WW 11, correct?? Very interested in your thoughts on early plastics. Thanks.

Jul 11th, 2014 at 8:24:08 AM PDT by

As I said,I am not an expert but the marking of Made in Germany certainly is indicative of this time frame.
Old plastics to me are bakelite,catalin,celluloid and even lucite was made in the 1930's.

Jul 11th, 2014 at 8:37:59 AM PDT by

How often do you come across catalin and do you know how to test for it?

Jul 11th, 2014 at 8:57:20 AM PDT by

You can see thru catalin when held in the light and bakelite is solid.Actually there is more catalin then bakelite but people call it bakelite because they are not familiar with catalin. There are many different tests that can be done,just use google to get the info on all of this.

Jul 11th, 2014 at 9:06:23 AM PDT by

I'm just drinking in all this wonderful knowledge, Ladies! Many thanks!

Jul 14th, 2014 at 3:20:47 AM PDT by

Sharing info,meeting new friends AND adding to our own vintage collections.....Life is good!!!!

Jul 14th, 2014 at 8:00:06 AM PDT by

f/w

Jul 15th, 2014 at 3:06:02 AM PDT by

Love this piece and all the great info you and all have shared fanned/watching

Jul 17th, 2014 at 12:08:41 PM PDT by

thank you!

Jul 17th, 2014 at 12:26:29 PM PDT by

Bidders and watchers...this is not a cameo that you will soon find again
It is signed
It is the 3 Graces
and it is in AMAZING condition!

Jul 17th, 2014 at 7:29:00 PM PDT by

love the ornate golden frame next to the blue
it is a stunning piece!

Jul 17th, 2014 at 7:29:51 PM PDT by

Antique Germany Three Graces HUGE Cameo Brooch Pin is in the Antiques category