BELL Signed Authentic 1960s Vintage Copper Brooch Big Retro Flower

Description

View BELL Signed Authentic 1960s Vintage Copper Brooch Big Retro Flower with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The brooch is a big hand full at 2 3/8" wide. For a better feel for the size, see the photo of the brooch in my hand. It is prettier and retains its polished look unlike copper that is more dense. While I've collected all designer signed copper brooches I could find, Bell Copper was one designer that many overlooked.  ~ Please Read Before Purchasing ~  All items are box shipped. All jewelry items are also shipped in new jewelry presentation boxes and luxury gift wrapping is free with no request needed. Please look at photos carefully as they are part of the description. While I try to give you the best accurate assessment of every item, all jewelry listed is antique or vintage and is NOT expected to be like new. All items should be expected to have light to moderate wear on all components and findings, even if it can't be seen with the naked eye.  All jewelry listed is inspected very carefully by me, a certified antique and vintage jewelry appraiser, and is considered to be in very clean and well cared for vintage condition and reflected in the price of the item.  As I am currently selling off my 50-year lifelong jewelry and other antique collections, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  I've been selling antique and vintage jewelry and other wares online since 1986 from my own site. My jewelry has been featured in many antique and vintage jewelry books. I have collaborated on the publication of several vintage costume jewelry books as well. I also serve as an authority as a jewelry appraiser on several high-end auction sites.  Inspection at different assessment levels and under different lighting and magnification can be difficult to assess, describe, and grade. For this reason, I provide many clear photos and my best assessment of gentle handling, wear, or other imperfections. I also do not guarantee the future functionality of all antique and vintage clips, hooks, clasps, and closures. All are tested prior to shipping and in good working order.  Description ~  I've always had a big passion for old copper jewelry like this brooch that's over 60 yrs old and in great shape! It's in great shape because Ive been the only owner of it since it was new.  While I've collected all designer signed copper brooches I could find, Bell Copper was one designer that many overlooked. Even though they were 1 of 3 of the largest designers of copper jewelry in the US, their copper was different. Many years ago, German copper, like what was used in Rebajes jewelry was the heavy, thick, dense copper used by Renoir - most people thought that was the only type of copper that would have value because of the copper content or density. It is not a color of copper that ever appealed to me for jewelry. Bell copper jewelry has a distinct look because their cooper came from mines in the US southwest that has a totally different color and density than what other copper mines produced. It is great solid copper but other minerals in the mine created copper that is brighter with an orange or reddish metallic tint. It is prettier and retains its polished look unlike copper that is more dense. I admire the overall appearance of this flower because it has layers of petals in two finishes; linear etched and polished. The layering adds great visual appeal as well as the large, polished copper ball bead at the center. The brooch is signed Bell Copper with the Bell insignia on a cartouche. The brooch is a big hand full at 2 3/8" wide. For a better feel for the size, see the photo of the brooch in my hand. The back of the petals are finished in both burnished and satin with a clear Capron coat. This brooch is in pristine clean very well cared for vintage condition all around. It only has normal signs of gentle handling. The fine working original safety clasp is also in place. Comes gift wrapped and shipped in a new presentation jewelry box. * Brooches like this can also be worn as pendants with the addition of a brooch slider. If you'd like one for $ 5.95, please message me prior to purchasing and I'll add it to this listing.  Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Bell.

Antique

No

Shape

Flower

Seller Warranty

No

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Engagement, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Signed

Yes

Color

Copper

Year Manufactured

1960-1969

Item Length

2 3/8" wide

Metal

Copper

Materials sourced from

United States

Jewelry Department

Fashion

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Bell

Department

Women

Type

Brooch

Era

Vintage 1960s

Original/Reproduction

Original

Base Metal

Copper

Theme

Bohemian, Flowers & Plants, Retro

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States