Antique Art Nouveau Gold Wash Brooch with Large Amber Glass Stone Alice Caviness and patina consistent with use

and patina consistent with use and age

closure: Brass spring ring

each decorated in gold with traditional Chinese longevity (Shou) symbols

The front shows a smooth lacquered surface—an authentic finishing technique often used on organic materials during the Art Deco era to achieve a uniform

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Wash Brooch with Large Amber Glass Stone Alice Caviness and patina consistent with useBeautifully ornate large Art Nouveau brooch featuring a deeply faceted hexagonal red glass stone, prong set in an intricate openwork gold washed brass frame. The swirling foliate design captures the organic curves typical of early 1900s Art Nouveau jewelry. The reverse has a simple C shaped clasp and extended pin, consistent with turn of the century construction. Details: Era: circa 19001915 (Art Nouveau Edwardian) Metal: gold washed or gilt brass