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Creator: Countess Cis
Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Cherry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a bakelite cherries with hand enamel leaves set into gilt bronze filigree settings. Unsigned but recognized as...
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1960s French Artisan Vintage Countess Cis Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Countess Cis Double Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Double Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with large bakelite "plums" set into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves. Cabochons are pale amy...
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1960s French Artisan Vintage Countess Cis Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Bakelite Plum Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a large bakelite "plum" set into gilt bronze filigree band with hand enamel leaves. Unsigned but recognized as a...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Countess Cis Brooches
Materials
Brass
Countess Cis Berry Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis Berry Brooch from the 1960's. Designed with a deep blue glass berries with molded citrine glass leaves set into gilt bronze filigree set...
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1960s French Artisan Vintage Countess Cis Brooches
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Dimensional Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch from the 1950's. Very dimesional and completely hand made of twisted metalwork and colored crystals in tones of citrine and peridot, all...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Countess Cis Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Countess Cis Jeweled Mother of Pearl Brooch
By Countess Cis
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis Mother of Pearl Jeweled Brooch. Countess Cis is known for her unusual color combinations as well her unusual materials. A white mother of pearl "jewel" forms the centerp...
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1950s French Vintage Countess Cis Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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Countess Cis brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Countess Cis brooches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. We have 2 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by Chanel, and Herve Van Der Straeten. Prices for Countess Cis brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,250 and tops out at $2,850, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $2,550.