Vintage Sterling Silver & Marcasite Bird of Paradise/Firebird Brooch/925 Stamped

Description

View Vintage Sterling Silver & Marcasite Bird of Paradise/Firebird Brooch/925 Stamped with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Vintage Sterling Silver & Marcasite Bird of Paradise/Firebird Brooch.This exotic, stylized sweeping feather motif is Characteristic of Art Deco and Retro jewelry popular from the 1930s through the 1950s.While many similar vintage marcasite pieces were heavily produced in Germany and England during the early-to-mid 20th century, brands like Lega in Australia also popularized these exact styles during the mid-century period. At the tip of the tail it is stamped .925 meaning its crafted from sterling silver, and pave-set with marcasite stones, which are actually faceted pieces of iron pyrite {"fool's gold"} prized for their glittering, metallic shimmer. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

No

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

No

Color

Silver

Main Stone Color

Black

Metal

Sterling Silver

Item Length

3 inches

Secondary Stone

Marcasite

Jewelry Department

Fine

Main Stone

Marcasite

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

925

Customized

No

Era

Retro (1935-1950)

Theme

Birds

Base Metal

Silver

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

Germany