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Vintage Damascene Filigree Oval Brooch, Flower & Bird Pin, 1940s Vintage Jewelry Style: Mid-c... Show more
Vintage Damascene Filigree Oval Brooch, Flower & Bird Pin, 1940s Vintage Jewelry Style: Mid-century Length: 1 3/4 Inches; Width: 2 Inches This is a beautiful damascene brooch with a detailed filigree frame with a gold inlay bird and flowers on a black inlay. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals, in our case gold, into one another—typically, gold or silver is used into a darkly oxidized steel background to produce intricate patterns similar to niello. The English term comes from a resemblance to the rich tapestry patterns of damask silk. Floral brooch Gold Bird Great vintage condition only minor wear on the back Authentic 1940s Picked up in Portugal on a recent trip Victorian Filigree Inlay Vintage Gift for her