McCLELLAND BARCLAY Sterling Vermeil Leaves & Flower Bud Brooch
McCLELLAND BARCLAY Sterling Vermeil Leaves & Flower Bud Brooch
This vintage brooch has three heart-shaped leaves of different sizes that swirl around a flower bud. This brooch is one in the series of sterling vermeil leaves and flower bud pieces. This series was probably designed in the 1940's when sterling silver was used prominently in jewellery production due to wartime restrictions of base metals.
Year Made: 1938-1943
Condition: excellent vintage condition, with some minor scratches on the plating
Marks: ndBarcla STERLING (not distinct)
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Materials
Materials
sterling vermeil (gold plated sterling silver)
Dimensions
Dimensions
approx. 2.5 x 1.5 inches
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