McCLELLAND BARCLAY Art Moderne Bronze Plated with Pavé Rhinestones and Green Accents Pendant or Brooch
McCLELLAND BARCLAY Art Moderne Bronze Plated with Pavé Rhinestones and Green Accents Pendant or Brooch
This is a vintage 1940s McClelland Barclay Art Moderne brooch. A curled pavé rhinestone decoration with tiny green accent stones embellishes this bronze-plated brooch. A hinged bail is part of the design so this brooch can also be worn as a pendant necklace on a chain or cord. Similar gold-plated designs with pavé rhinestone decoration are available as a bow brooch and, with blue accents as cuff bracelet or a dress clip with blue or red accent stones.
Year Made: 1940
Condition: fair vintage (both the metal and rhinestones have darkened with age, and there is one missing clear rhinestone)
Marks: McClelland Barclay
Materials
Materials
bronze plated metal, clear pavé rhinestones, tiny green square-cut rhinestones
Dimensions
Dimensions
approx. 2.75 x 2 inches
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