Recently, we had a real treat in purchasing a large group of estate jewelry items- many pieces were enameled, of European make. The enamels shown above feature the technique commonly referred to as “French” enameling, where the enamel is fired directly onto the face of the item as a final decorative touch. Even the fangs of the tiger’s head are skillfully enameled- Don’t you love it!
The real treasure of the group was this stunning Viking ship brooch of 18k gold and platinum, shown face on, skipping across the sea, sails and flag full of the wind. The brooch is boldly designed, perfectly executed, and the plique-a-jour sail is still in wonderful condition. Believe it or not- Italian make!
More about this collection at the Mardon blog.
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