Whimsical Wings: Enamelled Birds on a Gold Branch

This whimsical vintage brooch from the Seventies, crafted in Italy, showcases the playful charm of the era. Made of 18K yellow gold, it features three enchanting enameled birds perched on a branch, each bird vividly brought to life with expert enameling techniques. Adorned with three large baroque pearls, this piece is a delightful nod to Mother Nature. The enameling, a skillful art dating back to ancient civilizations, adds a vibrant touch to the brooch, making it a unique and cheerful addition to any collection. It embodies the joy and creativity of the Seventies, capturing the spirit of freedom and artistic expression of the time.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Italy

Style
Vintage Seventies (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1970
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Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
three little birds on a branch

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques).

Precious stones
Three large baroque pearls

Birthstones
Pearl is the birthstone (or month stone) for June.
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Hallmarks
master merk 784AL = Allesandria, Italy (master unknown)
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Dimensions
width 4,42 cm (1,74 inch)
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Weight
14,80 gram (9,52 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21319-0772

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