N° 7049
£70
One of a kind. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
This gorgeous brooch features a delicate arrangement of flowers and leaves, crafted in luminous pâte de verre—a technique known for its soft, translucent glow and jewel-like finish. Possibly American and attributed to Leo Glass, it likely dates from the mid-1940s, a period celebrated for its romantic and expressive costume jewellery.
Pâte de verre, meaning “glass paste” in French, is an ancient glassmaking technique in which finely ground glass is mixed with a binder, packed into a mold, and then fired at a low temperature. The result is a rich, textured surface with subtle variations in colour and opacity—ideal for capturing the organic beauty of botanical forms. The craftsmanship suggests both artistry and innovation, making this brooch a striking and collectible piece of vintage adornment.
length 8 cm, height 3 cm
reference- Bijoux by Deanna Farneti Cera, 2010 p226 (a necklace with exactly the same flowers and leaves appear)
Free UK delivery on orders over £100, and every piece is wrapped with care. For US customers, I pay the export tariffs before dispatch.
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