Pin brooch help

Any ideas on this pin brooch? I cannot find any markings
TIA

 

Interesting how the beads are “wire-tensioned” into place. Seems like a technique you’d see more in functional metal smithing rather than something a pure jeweler would do....could also just be and artistic decision.

...either way it’s funky and I really like it. How big is it?

 

approx 3"

 

I've seen that done before on some older pieces, up until about 1950. Beyond that.. no idea.

 

Kind of unusual with the pin-set beads, but I think most likely Czech, circa 1930s...

~Cheryl

 

Here is a dress clip of very similar construction ("Attributed Czech"): https://www.costumejewel.com/productDetail.php?id=3648&item=czech_dress_clip

And one a bit less similar (also assumed to be Czech): http://www.catminter.com/vintage-czech-filigree-black-glass-flower-brooch

~Cheryl

 

That green mottled glass is especially typical of between the wars Czech.

 

I wouldn't be surprised about the beads being Czech. The piece could have been assembled anywhere.