AWESOME AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS STERLING SILVER PEKING GLASS FLORAL BROOCH

This charming brooch exemplifies American Arts and Crafts design principles with its dimensional floral spray composition featuring a central turquoise-colored Peking glass cabochon surrounded by handcrafted silver dome berries and textured leaf elements. The ornate pierced rectangular frame showcases graceful scrollwork at each corner, creating an elegant backdrop for the three-dimensional applied decoration. The leaves display detailed crosshatch hand-stamping and delicate vein work, while the smooth domed elements provide textural contrast. The substantial construction, oxidized patina, and traditional C-clasp mechanism are characteristic of early 20th century American artisan metalwork. Peking glass was a popular stone substitute during the Arts and Crafts period. • MATERIALS: Sterling silver, Peking glass (turquoise-colored) • ERA: Early 20th century Arts and Crafts period (circa 1900s-1920s) • MAKER/MARKS: Unmarked, typical of smaller American Arts and Crafts workshops • MEASUREMENTS: 2" x 1" (5.1 x 2.5 cm), 7 grams • CONDITION: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate patina enhancing the hand-worked details, Peking glass cabochon intact with no chips or cracks, all applied elements secure, traditional C-clasp mechanism functions properly, normal surface wear consistent with age

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