Lynn Rogers Porter Sterling Silver Ebony Enamel American Modernist Bird Brooch

Sterling silver, and ebony inlay modernist fish brooch created by Lynn Rogers Porter, a student of Earl Pardon while at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Brooch measur...

Sterling silver brooch with inlay of turquoise and wood created by James Frappe of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brooch measures 2 7/8" by 1" and is signed Frappe, Sterling on reverse....

Rare, 1950's copper enamel brooch with boomerang and fish in a modernist design created by George Faddis of Pennsylvania. Brooch measures 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" and is signed Faddis on ve...

Large scale sterling silver organic modernist brooch created by Paul Lobel of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 3.5" by 2.75" and is signed Lobel, Sterling on reverse. In ve...

Large scale sterling silver and ebony wood brooch created by noted American modernist Carolyn Gleick Rosene, circa 1950's. Brooch measures 5 5/8" in lengt...

1950's sterling silver hand hammered brooch created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 2" by 3" and is signed on verso Ed. Wiener, Sterling. Suitable for a ma...

Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch made from a single sheet of sterling metal. The wing is cut in one and folded down over body and is then further ...

Sterling Silver Enameled butterfly Brooch pair Stamp 925H I do not know where made, but a strong suspicion of Scandinavia

This hand-crafted antique Victorian brooch was forged from sterling silver and features a sweet enameled yellow bird perched on a silver branch. During the Victorian era, bird watching and aviaries grew quite fashionable due to the work of ornithologist John James Audubon and his publishing of "Birds of America" in the mid-1800s. These trends led to an upswing of interest in bird-themed jewelry, Moreover, Victorians were fascinated with the secret language of love tokens, friendship gifts and mementos that could be discreetly communicated to lovers, friends and family. Birds often communicated love or fidelity. The bird and branch are set on a silver bar flanked with clover shapes, which symbolizes luck or protection for the wearer. The verso is stamped SILVER and the C-clasp is handmade. It's always exciting to find antique jewelry...

Sterling silver brooch by Norwegian designer David Andersen featuring a modernist enamel design. The brooch measures approx. 1.25 inches by 1 5/8 inches. Locking c clasp. Signed "D-A...

An antique sterling silver sash brooch with two prongs by William B. Kerr and Co., an American company from Newark, NJ active from 1855 to 1927. Blue and w...

An antique gilt sterling silver pin brooch by Roden Bros Silver Ltd., a Canadian brand active from 1891 to 1953. A frame-shaped piece decorated with green and white enamel in ribbon ...