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Zoe Coste Brooch - 1990s Vintage -Etched Brass - Zoe Coste Reminiscence Paris
By Zoe Coste
Located in KENT, GB
Product details: Zoe Coste - Reminiscence Paris - Etched Brass Brooch - Back Pin / Fasten Label
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1990s French Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal FloraSpray TeardropFrame GiltBrass Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
this multi-color prong-set Bavarian crystal stylized-flora spray gold-gilt brass brooch before he began
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1930s American Artist Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch
By Mary McFadden
Located in Chicago, IL
photo) in the same abstract organic pattern as this signed yellow-gold-gilt brass brooch with her
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1970s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Modernist Brass Coil Sterling Silver Circle Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mexican sterling silver circle within an open circle brooch with a brass wire coil accent. Marked
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Late 20th Century Mexican Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

Large "Carriage & Horse" Brass-Frame Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed brass-frame "Horse & Carriage" brooch measures 1 1/2"
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1960s American Brass Vintage Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite and Brass Carved Oval Pin Brooch
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous carved art deco bakelite and brass trimmed oval pin brooch will make any outfit sing
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1930s American Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Carved wood and engraved brass 'moth' brooch, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stunning 'moth' brooch, very simple, sculpted and architectural in its design. The brass wings
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1950s French Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Fabrice Paris Brass and Copper Pin Brooch Water Lily Leaves
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely floral pin brooch was designed by Fabrice, Paris, and features an oversized brass and
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1980s French Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Brass-Framed "Bouquet of Roses" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed large brass-framed "Bouquet of Roses" brooch measures 1 1/2
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1960s American Brass Vintage Brooches

American Artist Brass and Silver Plate Pin Brooch Fashion Figurine
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite metal pin brooch hand-crafted by a highly talented American artist elegantly showcases
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1980s American Modernist Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

bee brooch / vintage jewelry , vintage brooch
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:brass, swarovski glass size:wide 3.8cm This cute bee brooch has a rounded silhouette. The
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1970s Japanese Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gold

bee brooch / vintage jewelry , vintage brooch
bee brooch / vintage jewelry , vintage brooch
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W 1.5 in L 1.19 in
Czechoslovakian Gilt Brass and Purple Crystal Intricate Butterfly Brooch, Pin
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisitely detailed vintage butterfly brooch. Features intricately detailed wings and body
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

J. Corelli Italy Lucite Glass and Brass Dimensional Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
pin brooch features an oversized dimensional Lucite and gilded brass flower and leaf shape, accented
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1960s Italian Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Joseff of Hollywood flower brooch, aqua crystal petals, rhinest brass, 1950s USA
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Joseff of Hollywood stunning flower brooch with 5 aqua crystal petals, central cluster of
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1940s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Frances Higgins Fused Glass Brooch with Embedded Brass and Thread
By Frances Higgins
Located in Chicago, IL
shards of clear glass that fused together to form the irregular, soft edged body of the brooch. There is
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1940s American Brass Vintage Brooches

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
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1960s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Retro Round Crystal Brooch in Brass, Dark Topaz and Jonquil Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish round retro brooch. This accessory features glittering jonquil and dark-topaz crystals
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Retro Aurora Borealis Crystal Brooch in Brass, Fuschia Crystals, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish open round retro brooch. This accessory features sparkling, fuchsia, aurora borealis
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Large Iradj Moini Shell Brooch Set in Brass with Colored Gemstones
By Iradj Moini
Located in Carmel, CA
Massive Iradj Moini shell brooch set in 18K plated antiqued brass along with colored gem stones
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1990s American Brass Vintage Brooches

Miriam Haskell Crystal Floral Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Charming Miriam Haskell Crystal Floral Brooch from the 1950's. Massive Swarovski crystal surrounded
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1950s American Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

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
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1950s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Playful Kitten Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Playful boot residing kitten fur clip brooch of cold painted black enamel and gilt brass. Clip
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1930s American Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

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
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1960s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Coral Branch Trembler Brooch from the 1940's. Enamel metal with glass paste drops. Italy
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1940s Italian Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Schreiner NY Maltese Cross Brooch
By Schreiner of New York
Located in New York, NY
Schreiner DD Ryan owned Iron or Maltese style Cross brooch. Featuring a raised center cluster of
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1960s American Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Schreiner NY Maltese Cross Brooch
Schreiner NY Maltese Cross Brooch
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W 2.88 in L 2.88 in
HAR Hargo Creations Vintage Pin Brooch, Maltese Cross in Brass with Peridot
By Hargo Creations
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite brooch from the mysterious Hargo Creations company, active in New York during the
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20th Century American Retro Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Hobe style jabot brooch in filigree brass with citrine, topaz and emerald pastes. 1930's
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1930s American Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
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W 1 in L 3 in
Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch with multicolored paste center. Unusual slag glass
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1930s Czech Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Miriam Haskell Sunburst Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell large swirling sunburst of gilt metal faux pearls and rhinestonr baguettes
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1950s American Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

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
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1960s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
De Nicola Gripoix Glass Anglo Indian crest shape brooch. Composed of pink ruby, emerald and
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1950s French Anglo-Indian Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
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W 2 in L 2 in
Twin Popeye Character Swag Brooches
Located in New York, NY
French Twin Popeye character brooches, of gilt metal connected by chain swags. Figures are further
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1930s French Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Rare Maison Gripoix Flower Basket Brooch
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Maison Gripoix Flower Basket Brooch from the 1950's. Crafted in a manner no longer
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1950s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Sadie Green Vintage Cosmic Opal Cabochon Pin Brooch in Brass with Dangle Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Gorgeous pin brooch by Sadie Green. Features a centerpiece cosmic faux opal cabochon in a Victorian
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired opaline petals and
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1930s French Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 3.5 in
Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet double bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre flower heads
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1930s French Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Taboo Rhinestone Yule Candle Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a vintage Taboo rhinestone yule candle brooch. This holiday season jewelry has green and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Regency Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Taboo Rhinestone Yule Candle Brooch
Vintage Taboo Rhinestone Yule Candle Brooch
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H 2.75 in W 2.63 in D 0.5 in
Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet large brooch of signature hand made and hand wired curling opaline glass petals
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1930s French Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Sax Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
gold plated brass and silver jewelry for his collaborations with Donna Karan. This brooch is called the
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1980s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Sax Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Sax Brooch
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H 4.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in L 4.75 in
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Aardvark Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
large, gold plated brass abstract brooch, called the Aardvark due to the long nose shape. The delightful
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1980s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Aardvark Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Aardvark Brooch
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H 2.7 in W 2.7 in D 0.5 in Dm 4 in L 4 in
Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Hobe leaf brooch of gilt plate bronze and brass metal with collet set vari shaped faceted
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1940s American Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
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D 1.38 in L 2.38 in
MiriamHaskell c1929 FrankHess Rare FurClips GoldGiltBrass 3ChainFloraBow Lariat
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
mostly brass brooches by her first designer Frank Hess are tethered as a lariat by three long chains
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1930s American Baroque Revival Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This is a large, formidable, dramatic brooch to adorn a jacket or winder coat. Or a sash, or scarf
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1980s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Snake Brooch
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H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 1 in Dm 3.5 in L 3.75 in
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite
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1930s Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
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W 1 in L 3.25 in
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This is a large brooch created by Robert Lee Morris from a wax impression of a mannequin face, and
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1990s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
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H 3.25 in W 3 in D 0.75 in Dm 3.25 in L 3.25 in
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
the Scottish Highlands) into one large signature brooch. This large gilt bronze brooch is made by
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1950s French Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze

Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 4 in
DeRosa Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Derosa intricate Art Deco fan shape lapel clip brooch composed of faux sapphire baguettes
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1930s American Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

DeRosa  Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch
DeRosa  Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch
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W 1.13 in L 2.75 in
Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button
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1930s French Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.63 in
Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Leaf Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten Large Gilded Leaf Brooch in hand hammered brass. Hand cut metal comes alive
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1990s French Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Brass

Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Leaf Brooch
Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Leaf Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 5 in
Coco Chanel Byzantine Heart Crest Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Early Byzantine heart brooch, The silvered metal heart set with crystal pastes and
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1960s French Byzantine Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass

Coco Chanel Byzantine Heart Crest Brooch
Coco Chanel Byzantine Heart Crest Brooch
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W 2 in L 2.25 in
Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch from the 1940's. A large olive green hexagonal
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1940s American Retro Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch
Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch
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W 2.5 in L 2.75 in
Miriam Haskell Early Floral Corsage Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Early and large Miriam Haskell large floral corsage brooch circa 1930. Of French hand made and
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1930s American Art Deco Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

 Miriam Haskell Early Floral Corsage Brooch
 Miriam Haskell Early Floral Corsage Brooch
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W 5 in L 5.25 in
Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Spiral Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic coil of matte 24k gold plated on brass, is an iconic Robert Lee Morris style, it is
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1980s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Spiral Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Spiral Brooch
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 1 in Dm 3.25 in L 3.25 in
Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive gilt bronze flower brooch by Maison Gripoix for CoCo Chanel. Handmade streamers are
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1960s French Baroque Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
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W 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Schreiner 1950s ProngSet UniqueGreenABCrystals PaveCrystalLeaves Silver Brooch
By Schreiner of New York
Located in Chicago, IL
from a brass base with hard silver solder. This brooch also features aspects characteristic of
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1950s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Brass

Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix
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1960s French Renaissance Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Gilt brooch by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as
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1950s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 1.75 in
Talosel Brooch with Pate de Verre Cabochon
Located in New York, NY
Talosel resin brooch with large pate de verre Cabochon. Designed in an oval form, the warm resin
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1950s French Artisan Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Talosel Brooch with Pate de Verre Cabochon
Talosel Brooch with Pate de Verre Cabochon
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H 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Countess Cis brooch of cushion cut faux sapphire, pale aquamarine faceted marquises and faux pearls
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1950s French Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
Countess Cis Sapphire, Aquamarine and Pearl Brooch
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H 0.75 in W 2.13 in D 75 in L 2.07 in
Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Gong Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This very simple but strong shape, called a Gong, is gold plated brass, and is 3 inches diameter, a
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1980s American Modern Brass Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Gong Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Gong Brooch
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H 3 in W 3 in D 0.5 in Dm 3 in L 3 in
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Brass Vintage Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of brass vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Brass, Gilt Metal and Gold Plate, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of brass vintage brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Miriam Haskell, Fabrice and Louis Rousselet each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 16 Crystal versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brass vintage brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of brass vintage brooches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Brass Vintage Brooches?

On average, brass vintage brooches at 1stDibs sell for $450, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $7,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Brass Vintage Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.