Antique Czech Brooch
Created by hand.Antique Czech Brooch,captured in all its colourful glory in the Autumn sunlight in the video provided.The Golden tone metal is likely Tombac,and beautifully preserved.Intricate filigree Gurtler work houses the Czech stones.The reverse is equally pretty.A simple rivet hinge holds the pin and the 'c' clasp/hook dates it to circa .The large centre stones are unfoiled to let the light flood through.The smaller stones are foiled,and are all claw set. Tombac was a copper and zinc-based alloy,very malleable and workable and was used in Bohemian jewellery making. The golden-colour was called 'the gold of the poor people” in the early 19th century,and by adding their beautiful Czech glass stones,the jewellery was designed to emulate something precious,but more affordable.Gurtler text credit: Heritage of Bohemia by Sibylle Jargstorf. collector of both Antique and Vintage jewellery for over 20 years,with display cabinets over flowing at home!My special interest is in Czech Jewellery. there is a video provided of this jewellery to view. Please beware if light sensitive,the video does contain flashing light. Thank you for looking at my advert *Paypal accepted *Free Postage offered *Returns accepted (**buyer to pay return postage) I cannot offer any guarantees as to the future lifespan and function of vintage jewellery items.At the point of sale,clasps and clips function as intended and all stones are present Returns: I hope you will be very happy with your purchase,however,if you wish to return: Returns information: Please email me upon receipt of the item/s that you wish to return,please do not remove the attached inventory tags.Jewellery is carefully boxed and packed,please return in the same manner, re-using the box/bubble etc to ensure a safe transit back as I cannot refund on your property if lost or damaged whilst being returned.A signed for postal service is advised to return your property.please obtain and retain your proof of posting a return.Buyer to pay return shipping costs.A purchase price refund will be issued upon receipt of undamaged goods,with inventory tags attached,shipping costs are not refunded.Thank you for reading these notes Read More