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Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980
About the Item
A stunning set of vintage enamel and 18lk yellow gold ladybird brooches; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
These stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooches have been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Each brooch has been modelled in the form of a ladybird*; the three brooches vary in size.
The elliptical, dome-shaped body and pronotum of each beetle is embellished with segmented black hot enamel with plain gold borders.
The elytra of each ladybird have been defined with panels of red hot enamel, accented with three white 'spots'.
The head, antenna and six legs of each brooch have been modelled in 18k yellow gold, and conjoin with the yellow gold setting.
These enamel vintage ladybird brooches secure to the reverse of each with a hinged pin and catch.
The underside of each brooch features the maker's mark OWC and the 18k gold fineness mark 750.
* The coccinellidae is more commonly known as a ladybird / ladybug. Most entomologists prefer to call them ladybird beetles as these insects can not be classified as true bugs. Culturally ladybirds have been a long interest of children and they are considered to be a 'good luck bug', where if sighted a wish it to be made, or its symbolic that a wish will soon be granted.
Condition
These stunning enamel vintage ladybird brooches are exceptional quality. Each brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks to the reverse.
Dimensions
Large
Length of Setting 3cm/1.2"
Width Across Legs 2.2cm/0.9"
Height of Setting 1.6cm/0.6"
Medium
Length of Setting 2.4cm/0.9"
Width Across Legs 2cm/0.8"
Height of Setting 1.2cm/0.5"
Small
Length of Setting 1.9cm/0.7"
Width Across Legs 1.5cm/0.6"
Height of Setting 9mm/0.4"
Total Weight
28.18 grams
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage estate jewelry.
Item Ref. SKU: C3381
- Metal:18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Enamel
- Weight:28.18 g
- Dimensions:Height: 0.6 in (15.24 mm)Width: 0.9 in (22.86 mm)Length: 1.2 in (30.48 mm)
- Place of Origin:Unknown
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1980
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:
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