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Art Nouveau Amethyst Brooch

Art Nouveau amethyst brooch. (J9223)

Art Nouveau Amethyst



A lovely pale amethyst rests between the wings of a fantastic night creature, perhaps a bat or exotic moth.  Beneath the amethyst a small pearl glows like a distant moon.  A wonderful expression of the Art Nouveau taste for beauty and fantasy.  Created in 14kt gold, circa 1900.

The reverse of the brooch is solidly crafted in 14kt gold with a sturdy frame to support the flowing design.  Note the sturdy pin stem and early safety clasp that secure the brooch on a blouse or jacket lapel.  The care taken in crafting this jewel is equally evident on the front and the back of the piece.

Close-up of Hayden Wheeler maker's mark. (J9067)

On the reverse of the brooch just beneath the amethyst a small plaque is stamped with the maker's mark of Hayden W. Wheeler & Company.   The maker's mark (a large "W" enclosing a smaller "H" and "W") is surrounded by "14" and "K" for the purity of the gold.  Hayden W. Wheeler was a maker of fine jewelry and watch cases from the 1850s to the early 1930s.

Name:  Art Nouveau Amethyst

Cost:  Although this beautiful brooch has sold,  you will find many more fine brooches in the Antique Brooch Gallery.

Measurements:  This Art Nouveau brooch is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and measures 1 1/4" by 3/4".  It weighs 3.7 grams.


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