Featured Czech Egyptian Revival Art Deco Isis brooch

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  1. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    When I bought this lovely, I found a somewhat similar one attributed to Neiger. I thought it was wishful thinking on the part of the seller, and of course I can't find the listing now.
    Just a nameless Czech maker? I don't expect it to be Neiger, just want to make sure.

    Some enamel loss, mostly on the Isis figure. Very slight rubbing of the silvertone layer, and brass shows on the hook clasp.
    Diameter: 55mm.

    Thank you for looking.:)

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  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Pretty, AJ. I bet the wheels of a certain one of our forum friends will be turning on that enamel loss. I'll give you three guesses....haha.
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thanks, sabre.:)
    I guess you mean She who lives to the south of me.:playful: You never know, she may find it charming and age-appropriate.:nailbiting:
     
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  4. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Pretty, AJ!
    Looks like a lot of detail work, way beyond my threshold of patience! :happy:
    Maybe @Ownedbybear will know.
     
  5. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Lovely. It does have the saw tooth bezels that the Neiger peeps are always rattling on about. There is a dedicated Neiger FB page. If you want to remain incognito I’d be happy to post your photo and see what they say.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Oh thanks for offering K, if you would, I'd be very grateful.:happy::kiss:
    I'll be bracing myself for the "why on earth would anyone think this is Neiger" comment.:facepalm::hilarious:
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    :kiss:
    It came with a very nice Bohemian garnet cross.:)
     
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  8. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I’ll do that this evening.
    I’ve got thick skin now! I only get snippy when I see other people’s treasures being unkindly verbally trashed.
     
  9. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    beautiful colour combination, i loves it !!:)
     
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  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Especially for the Neiger peeps, Isis' saw tooth bezels:

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    And her sloppy enamel, looks a bit like the first time I ever tried to put nailpolish on.:D
     
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  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thanks charlie.:happy: The colours reminded me of Berber jewellery, which could have been the inspiration. Like this Kabyle Berber pendant from Algeria:

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  12. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If I'd seen that I'd have pounced so fast.... nice! I wouldn't mess with the enamel, especially if it's Neiger; it looks good the way it is. (and at almost 100 years old no matter whodunnit, you'll be missing a little enamel too.)
     
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  13. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Yours has soooo much style to it, and not in an overly feminine way either which I really like
     
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  14. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Don't worry, I won't.;) It isn't damage like chipping, it is natural wear and part of its authenticity.
    I would be missing more than that. I lost my marbles long ago.:wacky:
     
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  15. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thanks charlie.:kiss: The Algerian one is mine too, btw.;) You know me, I'm a jewellery omnivore.:D
     
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  16. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I like that in a person. :cat::cat::cat:
     
  17. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    :kiss:
     
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  18. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Very good news so far!
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  19. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Oh, wow, thanks K!:kiss::kiss::kiss:
    Let's hope the others don't say no.:nailbiting::playful:

    The 'coveted teeth' are also on the tiny cabs, as the photo in post #10 shows
     
  20. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I’ve added that photo to the thread now.
    So glad for once I was able to help you even if I’m on the tailcoat of someone else’s knowledge!.
     
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