Signed Sphinx purple glass cabochon brooch, ornate gold tone setting, numbered vintage British jewellery
Signed Sphinx purple glass cabochon brooch, ornate gold tone setting, numbered vintage British jewellery
$91.94
A brooch of theatrical presence, this signed and numbered Sphinx jewel features a domed cabochon of deep purple glass, streaked with naturalistic banding that evokes silk ribbons caught in the light. The stone is set within an ornate gold tone frame of scrolling foliate design, rich with texture and depth.
Time has lent this piece an elegant patina: the claws that hold the stone reveal soft wear to the gilt, highlighting the silvered underlay beneath. Far from diminishing its beauty, this detail enhances its antique aura and attests to its decades of life and style. A distinctive and collectible piece of British costume jewellery.
Details
Date: 1960s
Maker: Sphinx, signed and numbered
Size: 2 inch diameter
Stone: Purple glass cabochon with banded effect
Setting: Ornate gold tone, patina to claws and gilt areas
Origin: British, made in England
Condition: Very good vintage condition; gentle wear to gilt adds antique character
Shipping: Securely packaged; gift wrapping available upon request
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