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Antique 1920s Art Deco Austro Hungarian Style Multi-Gem Paste Stones & Enamel Dangling Charms Brooch, Czechoslovakian. This stunning, gilt metal brooch, it adorned with various colored stones and blue/white enamel accents. It also features Tibetan Buddhism Temple Shakyamuni Buddha Charms.
Marked: Made in Czechoslovakia.
In good antique condition / signs of wear appropriate to age and use. Please see pictures for condition and size reference.
Art Deco Period: 1900-1930.
Dating by Safety Catch:
This brooch as a "modern safety catch c. Post-1911.
The "modern safety catch" used to fasten brooch pins was invented in 1911. The modern pin catch features a rotating mechanism that secures the pin, preventing accidental slippage. This style of safety catch is still widely used today.
Austro-Hungarian brooches are a type of antique jewelry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for their opulent, intricate designs, bold use of color, and Renaissance Revival style.
Key Characteristics
Design Style: They are typically elaborate, ornate pieces influenced by the Renaissance, Gothic, Biblical, and mythical themes. This is often manifested in detailed scrollwork etc.
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