{"title":"Brooches \u0026 Boutonnieres","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-gold-filled-19th-c-gold-filled-monogrammed-bracelet","title":"925 Silver Art Nouveau Fairy Brooch\/Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e925 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau \"Beauty Butterfly\" Fairy Brooch\/Pendant f\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eeaturing unpolished (matte) upper torso and hand polished dress, hair and wings can be worn as a brooch And comes with a 24\" 1.5MM Black Leather chain with a 925 Silver Clasp! The design dates from the Art Nouveau period and it was likely manufactured 1880-1935 or as a 1984 limited reproduction. There is a 925 mark on the back of the brooch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe brooch design and \u003c\/span\u003emanufacture\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is most likely Van \u003c\/span\u003eKempen\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003eBegeer\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. In 1825 the Van Kempen family began a silversmith house, they merged with the \u003c\/span\u003eBegeer house in 1855. This company became famous with European royalty for their pieces from the mid-1800s, through Art Nouveau and Art Deco design periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeatured designs by Van Kempen \u0026amp; Begeer were recast from the original molds in 1984 by GL Nederland. \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of the design finish, we believe this brooch falls either of these two categories.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions for the Brooch: 2.5\"x 2.25\"x. 0625\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Leather Necklace: 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, NON-RETURNABLE WITH NO WARRANTY, ALL STONE WEIGHTS \u0026amp; GRADES HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AND ARE APPROXIMATES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver And 24\" Black Leather Necklace","offer_id":47039619858665,"sku":"77732","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Silver Fairy with 18\" Black Leather Necklace","offer_id":67580468101353,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC00235.jpg?v=1790470115"},{"product_id":"lillie-langtry-as-cleopatra-art-nouveau-limoge-porcelein-and-gold-filled-brass","title":"Art Nouveau Limoges Porcelain Brooch After Mucha with Gold Ormolu Asp Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe thought this was Lillie Langtry as Cleopatra in an Art Nouveau Limoges Painted Porcelain Brooch with Gold Ormolu Snake frame. \u003cstrong\u003eWe were wrong!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a copy after Alphonse Mucha's Byzantine Heads (just the brunette) with some additional flourishes by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely and you'll see that some gold ormolu still can be seen against the sky blue enamel background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLillie Langtry, actress, socialite and arguably the first mass media supermodel for advertising Pears Soap in the 1800s, had the most recognizable profile of any woman in the world outside of Queen Victoria. One of her most famous roles circa 1890-1903, was Cleopatra –And if the artist was reminded of her while painting this Limoges brooch, we get it. We saw it too!* The brooch is finished with an asp circling the frame in ormolu gold-finish (an amalgam of ground gold and mercury) over brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrmulu is a technique where gold and mercury are applied to a surface and fired so that the mercury burns off. The process sounds as dangerous as that golden asp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Yes, we are totally aware that Byzantium and Cleopatra's Egypt existed about 1,000 years apart. We're not questioning whatever artistic license, if any, the artist may be employing here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSEUM-GRADE ITEM IS SOLD AS IS, NON-RETURNABLE WITH NO WARRANTY, ALL WEIGHTS \u0026amp; GRADES HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AND ARE APPROXIMATES.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Porcelein and Gold Ormolu","offer_id":47048776646889,"sku":"77757","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/Lillilie_Langtry_Limoges_Brooch.jpg?v=1713900973"},{"product_id":"925-sterling-silver-amethyst-and-marcasite-brooch-taxco-1940s","title":"925 Sterling Silver, Amethyst and Marcasite Brooch Taxco 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 925 sterling silver, amethyst and Macasite Brooch came into a collection in the early 1970s, where we found it 45 years later. There is a \"Sterling\" mark on the back. Maker's mark appears to read \"MATL TAXCO\". If this is the case then the maker is Matilde Poulat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is in a style that puts it as part of a resurgence of sterling silver and marcasite brooches from the 1940s and 50s. This resurgence included figures of: women walking dogs, Spanish dancers, faeries, ballerinas, women in hats, woman at vanity mirrors, and people on old-time bicycles. Many are also animals, ribbons and women's accessories like cat-eye glasses or purses. This design, of a Sleeping Beauty or Dream Girl, appears to be uncommon. We haven't found another like it.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 1.5x.5x.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, NON-RETURNABLE WITH NO WARRANTY, ALL STONE WEIGHTS \u0026amp; GRADES HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AND ARE APPROXIMATES.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver \u0026 Marcasite","offer_id":47169639579881,"sku":"77783","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/MATL_Silver_Amethyst_Marcasite_Brooch1080x1220Part4.jpg?v=1714499937"},{"product_id":"sptratling-firefly-brooch","title":"Spratling Firefly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e925 Sterling Silver and Shell Spratling Firefly Brooch in Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3\"x4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, NON-RETURNABLE WITH NO WARRANTY, ALL STONE WEIGHTS \u0026amp; GRADES HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AND ARE APPROXIMATES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \u0026 Shell","offer_id":47169839300841,"sku":"77787","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-mother-of-pearl-onyx-and-turquoise-cuff-copy","title":"925 Silver Comedy Tragedy Flower Boutonniere\/Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sterling Silver Comedy\/Tragedy Flower Boutonniere\/Brooch has a 925 stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 2\"x.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 7g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, NON-RETURNABLE WITH NO WARRANTY, ALL STONE WEIGHTS \u0026amp; GRADES HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AND ARE APPROXIMATES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver","offer_id":47170759098601,"sku":"77812","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/Comedy_Tragedy_Boutenier.jpg?v=1714524135"},{"product_id":"double-heart-deco-brooch-925-silver-amethyst-garnet-citrine-marcasite","title":"Vintage 925 Silver Double Heart Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo hearts that beat as one! This vintage 70's Art Deco-Revival 925 Silver heart-shaped lattice brooch is bejeweled with a large pear-cut approx. 7MM x 10MM faceted amethyst, an approx. 3MM sparkling round red garnet, and an approx. 3MM round deep golden citrine. The sterling silver double heart shape also features a scalloped edging completely lined in marcasite on both the inner and outer heart. The 925 stamp is visible on the back along with an FAS stamp for Fused Alloy Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: .5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48091976564969,"sku":"77711","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC09995.jpg?v=1790889481"},{"product_id":"egyptian-revival-faience-scarab-brooch","title":"Egyptian Faience Scarab Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fans of ancient Egypt, this Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab Brooch is a fun and fashionable way to pay tribute to your favorite ancient culture. In faience \u0026amp; silver-tone metal, it's an affordable luxury that's packed with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's break it down:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Egyptian Revival - Egyptian Revival pieces became the rage in the late 1800s and continued with the discovery of King \u003cspan\u003eTutankhamen's tomb in the 1920s. It happened again in the 60s and the late 70\/80s then when the Treasures of King Tut went on tour in the US. Look up comedian Steve Martin's 1978 hit song. You could call it an Egyptian Revival-\u003cem\u003eRevival. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, when these Egyptian Revival-Revival pieces were made, they were often big costume pieces with Victorian era flourishes, just like this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Faeince - \u003cspan\u003eThe scarab here is made of faience. \u003c\/span\u003eFaience was a type of ceramic used in Ancient \u003cspan\u003eEgypt from about 4000BCE. It's made from natron (a type of salt found in dry lakebeds) along with sand, lime, and crushed copper for that blue-green color. This unique non-clay ceramic paste self-glazes when it's fired because of alkali salts and metal oxides that rise to the surface of the piece, forming a glassy top. The effect is called efflorescence and it's pretty cool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Scarab - The scarab was the Ancient Egyptian symbol for life\/afterlife (birth\/death\/resurrection), transformation and regeneration. In jewelry it's a protective symbol against the dangers of the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Faience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: Silver-tone base metal, possibly including Zinc, Nickel and\/or Tin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49170164318441,"sku":"99930","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC01524.jpg?v=1792710627"},{"product_id":"art-nouveau-fairy-with-bouquet-pendant","title":"Art Nouveau Fairy with Bouquet Brooch\/Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Nouveau Fairy with Bouquet Pendant Necklace in 925 silver doubles as a brooch! It features a Seated Fairy holding a bouquet. It is a reproduction of a popular Dutch H.P.J. Jacobsen fairy produced from \u003cspan\u003e1921 - 1937. That version \u003c\/span\u003econtained onyx beads.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536441647337,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC00260.jpg?v=1790365470"},{"product_id":"art-nouveau-fairy-with-bouquet-pendant-copy","title":"Liz Claiborne Fairycore Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Liz Claiborne take on an Art Nouveau-style brooch in silvertone metal and enamel with golden yellow \u0026amp; green wings. Dating from the 1990s, she is flying over a suspended blue colored metal bead representing the world. She is the Beyoncé of fairies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536455999721,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC00293.jpg?v=1790311845"},{"product_id":"pierre-bex-art-nouveau-fairy-brooch-in-silver-enamel","title":"Pierre Bex Art Nouveau Fairy Brooch in Silver \u0026 Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a Pierre Bex Art Nouveau Fairy Brooch in Silver \u0026amp; Enamel crafted from silver-plated copper with an antiqued finish. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe brooch features intricate \"cold enamel\" detailing across its wings, shading from violet, magenta and pink to peaches and cream. This piece was made sometime in the late 80s or early 90s and was inspired by Art Nouveau designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536494895337,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC00281_3e792438-1945-48c7-9cd9-d897dd448780.jpg?v=1790315227"},{"product_id":"80s-judith-jack-925-silver-onyx-faux-pearl-brooch-1","title":"80s Judith Jack 925 Silver, Onyx \u0026 Faux Pearl Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a page out of the Preppy Handbook with this vintage 1980s Judith Jack sterling silver, onyx, faux pearl (white shell composite) and marcasite (pyrite) brooch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile brooch goes easily from day to night. Channel your inner Audrey Horne and pair it with a simple cardigan over an oxford button down shirt and wool skirt for a damn fine cup of coffee at the Double R Diner from Twin Peaks. Or accessorize for a night at CBGB with your favorite mesh \u0026amp; lace cocktail dress and melt the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50038757687529,"sku":"77781","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC01471.jpg?v=1792717611"},{"product_id":"cameo-of-flora-the-roman-goddess-of-spring-and-flowers","title":"Cameo Pendant\/Brooch of Flora, the Roman goddess of spring and flowers.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThis cameo of Flora, the Roman goddess of spring and flowers dates from the Art Deco period circa 1920–1925 and was originally sold in the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIt has an unusual combination of 14k white gold (latticework frame)and yellow gold (brooch fastener and hinged bail on the back) framing its delicate shell carving. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is this from the 1920s? Here are the clues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•The \"14K\" mark is stamped on the hinge of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esafety flip-lock on the back, a popular mechanism in the 20s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e•The specific typeface and placement for the mark also became popular in American jewelry during the 1920s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e• White gold was invented as a popular substitute for platinum in the 1910s and boomed in popularity during the 1920s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e• The \"openwork\" latticework style of the frame became popular during this time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e• Cameos shifted in style from classical Roman features in Victorian cameos to softer Greek-influenced features during this decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67606870819049,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC00023_c4e834aa-b296-4467-8184-66a6ee1983fa.jpg?v=1790875502"},{"product_id":"mosaic-and-gold-brooch","title":"Italian Micro-Mosaic Floral Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Italian Micro-Mosaic Floral Brooch features a bouquet of multi-colored roses against a field of vibrant blue. It's detailed with gold-filled roped scalloped embellishments alternating in aqua and red with dark blue and white swirls. Brooches like this one, often handmade crafted in Rome, Florence or Venice, became popular souvenirs during the European Grand Tour era in the 19th and 20th centuries. This one dates from the 1950s. Some minor wear on back so that silver alloy underneath, most likely 800 silver, is very slightly visible on the back underneath the gold (shown, photos not retouched).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67751185580265,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/9785\/7513\/files\/DSC01512.jpg?v=1792713053"}],"url":"https:\/\/mysterycontrol.com\/collections\/brooches-boutonnieres.oembed","provider":"Mystery Control","version":"1.0","type":"link"}