Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Antique Art Nouveau Buckle Peacock Feather Piel Frères Polychrome Enamel Brass

$10,127.61
£7,511.99
€8,500
CA$13,868.08
A$15,418.66
CHF 8,070.74
MX$189,104.78
NOK 102,760.92
SEK 97,018.49
DKK 64,698.38
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This outstanding Art Nouveau buckle in the shape of a peacock feather has been designed and executed by Piel Frères, Paris around 1900. An identical buckle is published in Vivienne Becker's book 'Fabulous Fakes', page 91, Grafton Books 1988. The same buckle, executed in silver, is published in 'Pariser Schmuck', catalogue of the exhibition of the same name page 275. That catalogue describes the buckle as ' a peacockfeather with short quill, the eye of the feather is represented by a kidney shaped blue glas cabochon on green green shimmering metal foil'. Piel Frères were an important firm of jewellers based in Paris, they are mentioned in the 3 volume enzyclopedic publication 'La Bijouterie Française ' written by Henry Vever.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    85.08 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2.56 in (65 mm)Depth: 1.86 in (47 mm)Length: 4.02 in (102 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are very minute deficiancies and scatches to the enamel.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490118748802

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Victorian Gilt Metal Enamel Hair Comb Buckle Motif Suspended Ball
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual hair comb is made out of gilt metal and features a buckle motif. It is decorated with a ball and a cone suspended from fine snake link chains.
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau 1906-1908 Theodor Fahrner Silver Lapis Enamel Pearl Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch is identical to the one published in the catalogue accompaning the exhibition 'Schmuck zwischen Avantgarde und Tradition' on page 134, no 1.18a published by the Arnolds...
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Brooch Dated 1904 Chrysoprase Citrine Enamel Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine piece of Art Nouveau jewellery has the inscription September 30th 1904 engraved on the reverse. Two oval cabochon chrysoprase, a chrysoprase drop and four round cut citrine...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Arts And Crafts Charles Horner Silver Brooch Enamel
By Charles Horner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate little brooch was designed in the first decade of the 20th century in the then fashionable Liberty Style. It is fully signed on the reverse with the initials CH, Charle...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 1830 15 Karat Gold Polychrome Enamel Flower Garland. Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold around 1830. This exquisite piece of jewellery has been hand painted with enamel. The flower garland and the foliage are set aga...
Category

Antique 1830s English George III Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Limoges Enamel Portrait Brooch Renaissance Revival Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Limoges Enamel is set in a frame made out of gilt metal. It shows a portrait of a Renaissance knight in all his aristocratic regalia. We can see a velvet doublet and a typical ...
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

You May Also Like

Piel Freres Peacock Eye Egyptian Revival Buckle
By Piel Frères
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Piel Freres Peacock Eye Egyptian Revival Buckle from the 1920's France. Silverplated brass with Egyptian Lotus motifs set with sapphire poured...
Category

1920s French Belts

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch
By Piel Frères
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Large Antique Art nouveau Peacock eye Pin /brooch attributed to Piel Frères in Paris, France . Pin features a central foil glass set on an what looks like cop...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and head are enamelled in tones of blue and green. European origin.
Excellent ...
Category

20th Century German Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Magnificent Multi-Color Enamel and Faux Diamonds "Peacock" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This huge magnificent gilded gold vermeil hardware set with multi-colors of lapis-blue, Irish-green, and ruby-red enamel accented with multi faux diamonds rhinestones throughou...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Gilded Age Brooches

Piel Frères c.1900 Gilt Metal, Enamel and Glass Scarab Design Antique Buckle
By Piel Frères
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Featuring an evocative Egyptian Revival design, this rare and special buckle by the renowned Piel Frères dates from the early 1900s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny scuff to t...
Category

Early 1900s French Belts

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Appliqué On Mother Of Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch is a true testament to artistry and craftsmanship. Set in rich 18k gold, it features a luminous mother-of-pearl backdrop that enhances the remarkable pe...
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold