Antique Vintage retailer Nouveau 14k Gold Filled GF Cross Rope Repousse Pin Brooch 13.7g

We have similar Cross and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Cross" or "Nouveau" under our items.

Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and retailer guaranteed

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Item measurements:
-Length: 2.04"
-Width: 1.25"

Notable features:
-handmade during the Art Nouveau era
-composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
-the pin brooch features cross motif, adorned with a rope twist motif
-raised repousse swirl designs accent the rope motif
-completed with a base metal pin stem and open "c" clasp for secure wear
-also contains an enhancer bale for wear as a pendant

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is some minor wear to the gold filled over base metal, which does not affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.? This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.

Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.



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