Elegant Bow Brooch With Sapphire Blue & White Glass Pastes, Around 1920

The bow has accompanied the history of jewellery for a long time. Corsage ornaments with large bows, set with glass stones or even diamonds, were already worn by the beauties of the Rococo period on their brocade dresses. Then, around 1850, the bow was interpreted as a plastically folded ribbon, corporeal and ornamental. Elegant brooches with a bow motif were also created in the early 20th century. In keeping with the taste of the time, the simple basic form of the bow and its ribbons were often filled with openwork, lace-like details. The present brooch also appears to be woven from lace. Sparkling white and variously cut blue stones sit close together in fine milgrain settings. What shines here like diamonds and sapphires is glass, but it has been cut and set with the same craftsmanship as real gemstones. The sophisticated design is crafted to move at the bottom, so the bands at the bottom swing when worn. Two imitation pearls swing from the unequal length ends of the looped bands. The brooch is in very good condition. A wonderful piece of jewellery from a time when even costume jewellery still met high quality standards.

Estimate:£586.1

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