Antique 1930s Italian 800 Silver Red Coral Marcasite Art Deco Bar Brooch 8 VI

Description

View Antique 1930s Italian 800 Silver Red Coral Marcasite Art Deco Bar Brooch 8 VI with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. All six red coral cabochons are intact with beautiful natural color. This piece has exceptional provenance, bearing the rare and verifiable Italian Fascist-era regional assay punch mark indicating exactly when and where it was made. Up for auction/sale is a beautiful, highly collectible Continental European Art Deco bar pin brooch. This piece has exceptional provenance, bearing the rare and verifiable Italian Fascist-era regional assay punch mark indicating exactly when and where it was made. Design & Features: Aesthetic: Classic Art Deco linear geometric bar layout featuring delicate scalloped borders. Gemstones: Six (6) authentic, vibrant salmon-red coral cabochons safely nestled in raised circular bezels. Accents: Glittering, dark metallic faceted marcasite stones set inside alternating circular frames to maximize shine. Clasp: Period-correct rolling barrel safety clasp mechanism in perfect working order. Hallmarks & Provenance:Stamped "800" certifying its composition as Continental silver alloy (80% pure silver). Stamped with the official historic oval maker's mark "8 VI", assigned to silversmith Giovanni Boscaro under the historic F.R.O.V. (Fabbriche Riunite Oreficerie Vicentine) consortium in Vicenza, Italy. Registration logs trace this exact mark assignment to May 4, 1935. Measurements: Length: Approximately 2.25 inches (57 mm)Width: Approximately 0.25 inches (6 mm) Condition:Excellent antique condition with wonderful, natural aged silver oxidation/patina that brings out the contrast of the geometric design. All six red coral cabochons are intact with beautiful natural color. All marcasite stones are present and shining securely in place. Clasp mechanisms operates smoothly. Please review all high-magnification photos carefully as they serve as the primary representation of the item's physical condition. The item will be packed with care for secure transit. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Giovanni Boscaro / F.R.O.V..

Color

Silver

Main Stone Color

Orange

Material

Stone

Metal

Silver

Item Length

2.25”

Materials sourced from

Europe

Secondary Stone

Faceted Marcasite

Main Stone

Natural Red Coral (Mediterranean)

Setting Style

Bar

Brand

Giovanni Boscaro / F.R.O.V.

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

800

Era

Art Deco (Circa 1935–1940)

Main Stone Shape

Round

Theme

Art

Country of Origin

Italy (Vicenza region)