July Gallery Auction
Lot 28826:
Description
A collection of four vintage sterling silver brooches featuring various motifs and gemstone accents. The group includes a marcasite and garnet butterfly brooch with openwork wings, marked with a rectangular M cartouche and 925 on the reverse. Also included is a brooch featuring a large iridescent glass cabochon in the Roman style with a flaked, textured surface held within a beaded frame; the reverse is stamped 925 ISRAEL along with an SJ maker mark. A decorative black cabochon brooch, likely onyx, features a filigree-style frame and is marked STERLING and L on the reverse. The collection is completed by a Curtman filigree brooch in a stylized bow design set with round and rectangular clear paste stones; it is marked with the Curtman script logo and STERLING within a circular stamp.
Butterfly brooch: 1.75 inches (W) x 1.5 inches (H)
Roman glass brooch: 1.25 inches (H) x 1 inch (W)
Onyx brooch: 1.25 inches (H) x 1 inch (W)
Curtman brooch: 1.5 inches (W) x 1.25 inches (H)
Total weight: 27.48 grams. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
The items are in good vintage condition. The butterfly brooch shows light tarnish on the reverse. The Roman glass brooch displays significant tarnish on the silver frame, and the glass cabochon shows natural surface degradation consistent with the material. The onyx brooch shows very light surface scuffing to the stone. The Curtman brooch is intact with all stones present, though some clear paste stones show age-related yellowing or visible adhesive underneath. All pin mechanisms are functional.
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