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Vintage or Antique? Large Filigreed Falling Leaves Brooch
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The listing, Vintage or Antique? Large Filigreed Falling Leaves Brooch has ended.

I do not know if this item is an actual Antique with the tuck under C clasp or if it is just a cheaper clasp. What I do know is that I have never seen anything made like this before. Bear with me here as this gets a bit complicated~ The brooch piece is shaped like a upside down fan with jump rings holding the first tier of 4 falling leaves . On the Left and Right leaves of that first tier are more jump rings attaching a chain that is round like a bracelet only it then joins another bracelet like chain- in order to hold the 3 tiers. This makes it very dimensional and moveable like old trembler brooches but without springs.
Each leaf holds decorative little flower blossoms.
I think the top fan portion probably held a floral blossom and that is missing but with no damage (you could drop in a channel set rhinestone as it has the rim)
The total length of this measures nearly 5" Yes really!
What makes it so especially wonderful though is that it is very flowing and free falling because of the chains and it makes a very gentle tinkling sound as they shimmer.
It is Very, Very Pretty with only the most minimal patina (pretty close to none) but it verifies its is vintage at least and qyite possibly an antique.
My personal guess ( not an expert) is mid 1940's Post World War II but it could certainly be earlier. It is an absolutely marvelous and I dare say unusual piece~
Not signed -No marks~ No Disappointment!
Questions & Comments
Original
Hey there lady-it is lovely and very different, thank you for commenting.
+1
Nov 18th, 2012 at 6:13:22 PM PST by
Original
How interersting & lovely!
Nov 18th, 2012 at 12:27:47 PM PST by
Original
I love leaves so this is perfect. Beautiful auction.
Nov 20th, 2012 at 12:11:25 AM PST by
Original
Ty, Hope you bid.
Nov 20th, 2012 at 8:09:21 AM PST by
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WOW this is very nice piece and gorgeous it also looks heavy is it since its nearly 5"long.
Nov 21st, 2012 at 10:34:22 PM PST by
Original
Its quite light, the filigree work is delicate.
Nov 22nd, 2012 at 10:44:34 AM PST by

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