Vtg Blue Glass Intaglio Cameo Brooch Faceted Portrait Gilt Brass Revival #746

Description

View Vtg Blue Glass Intaglio Cameo Brooch Faceted Portrait Gilt Brass Revival #746 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Striking antique blue glass portrait brooch featuring a large oval faceted glass stone with a beautifully rendered female profile appearing within the glass. The glass is mounted in an ornate gilt/brass-tone openwork setting with a decorative scalloped gallery surrounding the stone. Striking antique blue glass portrait brooch featuring a large oval faceted glass stone with a beautifully rendered female profile appearing within the glass. The vivid electric/cobalt-aqua blue glass has a broad hand-finished style faceted border that catches and reflects light dramatically. The female portrait is formed within/on the reverse of the glass, producing a fascinating dimensional intaglio/cameo effect when viewed through the front. The glass is mounted in an ornate gilt/brass-tone openwork setting with a decorative scalloped gallery surrounding the stone. The reverse retains its period pin fitting and shows the portrait relief from behind. Approximately 2 inches tall and 1 ½ inches wide based on the photographs. A particularly eye-catching piece of antique portrait jewelry and a beautiful example for collectors of antique glass cameos, intaglio jewelry, Victorian portrait jewelry, blue glass jewelry and antique brooches. Vintage/antique condition with expected age-related wear and patina to the metal setting. Please review all photographs for condition and construction details. 746 Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Estate.

Metal

Brass

Antique

No

Shape

Oval

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

No

Color

Cobalt Blue

Material

Glass

Main Stone Color

Blue

Item Length

2”

Secondary Stone

Glass

Jewelry Department

Fashion

Main Stone

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Estate

Setting Style

Prong

Type

Brooch

Department

Women

Customized

No

Era

1940-1960

Main Stone Shape

Oval

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Art, Beauty, Fashion & Costumes, Victorian, Neoclassical

Handmade

No