Up for auction is a beautiful pair of mid-century British costume jewellery brooches, both styled as shimmering maple leaves and set with brilliant-cut clear rhinestones. This lot features pieces from two of the most iconic post-war British costume jewellery manufacturers, complete with a vintage high-street jeweller presentation box.
This is a wonderful opportunity for collectors of vintage signature costume jewellery or classic mid-century fashion.
Brand: Exquisite (W.A.P. Watson Ltd., Solihull, England)
Design Markings: Stamped on the textured reverse with "Exquisite" and design style number "3537" (visible in file 1000095030.jpg).
Design: Rhodium-plated openwork maple leaf fully paved with bright, clear claw-set rhinestones.
Note on Condition: One rhinestone on the lower-left leaf wing has discoloured/darkened significantly over time (clearly highlighted in the close-up photo 1000095028.jpg). All other stones are present, bright, and intact. The rollover safety clasp on the pin mechanism functions perfectly.
Brand: Hollywood (Safian Ltd., Birmingham, England)
Design Markings: Stamped on the rear attachment bar with the signature "Hollywood" script script mark (visible in file 1000095033.jpg).
Design: Elegant multi-layered bright rhodium-plated maple leaf set with crisp, uniform clear chaton rhinestones.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. All rhinestones are present, bright, and securely set. The classic C-clasp pin mechanism on the reverse is fully functional and straight.
Retailer: Bowden & Sons, Plymouth
Details: A beautiful vintage brown leatherette jewellery box with a gold-leaf crown logo. The interior features a padded black velvet base insert and a white satin lid lining. The hinge snaps shut firmly.
Will be securely wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped inside a sturdy cardboard box to protect the rhinestones and the vintage presentation box. Fast shipping. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!