Description
Beautiful vintage mother of pearl brooch featuring an intricately carved star design, offered for sale in support of St Peter's Hospice.
- Single item
- Material: Mother of Pearl shell
- Design: Carved six pointed star motif to centre with decorative pierced border
- Colour: Iridescent white with natural lustre
- Shape: Round
- Approximate diameter: 3.5 cm
- Fastening: Horizontal pin back with roll over clasp
- Markings: Metal pin stamped Bethlehem
- Era: Believed to be mid to late 20th century
This brooch is delicately carved from genuine mother of pearl, displaying a soft sheen and natural variation typical of shell. The openwork border and raised central star create a striking dimensional effect. The reverse shows the natural shell pattern along with a secure pin fitting.
Condition: Good vintage condition. There may be light surface wear and minor marks consistent with age and previous use. The clasp appears secure and functional.
A charming decorative accessory suitable for coats, scarves, hats or as part of a vintage jewellery collection. All proceeds from this sale support the work of St Peter's Hospice.
100% of the proceeds from each sale go towards patient care
Once our items are listed on eBay they are placed in storage to keep them safe until auction end. This means that we are unable to take extra images if requested.
Please be aware: All Items pictured are included. If items are not pictured which you feel should be, please assume they are not included. As our items are donated we are unsure if any accessories are missing from when the item was new.
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100% of every item you purchase goes towards patient care.
We have 45 shops in and around the Bristol area, an online shop (www.stpetershospice.org) , as well as a Superstore for all your furniture and household items.
Our eBay team of staff and volunteers love all things vintage and retro, as well as selling new goods and high end clothing. We have a varied range of items to browse and buy.
Autumn/Winter New Goods will soon be launched on eBay with a great range of items perfect for gifts or to keep for yourself with Free P&P.
Our dispatch department is run solely by volunteers and we take sustainability seriously. We have gummed paper dispensers to reduce single use plastic and only use biodegradable packing peanuts and recycled and recyclable bubble wrap.
Thank you for supporting St. Peter's Hospice Bristol.