Featured Lily of the valley pin

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by drg642, May 15, 2022.

  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    This is a big pin, about 3.75 inches tall, gilt metal with glass flowers, missing a sprig of flowers right on the front. Last photo shows the break point circled in black.
    I just don't know what to make of this pin. Older, more recent artisan, or what? The construction is so distinctive maybe someone will recognize it? Thanks for any help.
    Apologies - haven't cleaned this yet as it looks like a time-consuming job.

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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Older. Early 50s might be a safe bet barring better info to the contrary. No clue where it came from.
     
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  3. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thanks. Shame it is missing that piece on front.
     
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Lily of the Valley are neither pink nor blue.
     
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Close enough. They do come pink, but not with blue centers.
     
  6. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    I have a feeling the opaque pink flower beads are Czech glass.

    Bell flower? Trumpet flower?
     
  7. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    I was wondering if they might be bellflowers or bluebells.
     
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Ay yes, botanical accuracy!

    Forties or fifties with that wired construction. Or even thirties. Lovely beads. Czech I'd think. Or maybe even Rousselet. @KSW
     
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  9. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Did a Rousselet search and did not see this type of flower.
     
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  10. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Very cool piece. Not sure of the exact year, but definitely vintage. Pre 1960s would be my guess.

    Laura suggested maybe Czech for glass and I think I'm in agreement.

    I had these little glass place card holders, box and the flowerpot bases marked Czechoslovakia. The flowers are somewhat similar, so could be the place of origin for the glass.

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  11. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Lucille. The flowers on my pin are thinner glass I think, but very similar.
     
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