A collection of decorative vintage brooches and pins featuring a variety of motifs and materials. The group includes a large ornate gilt-metal effect openwork brooch by Sphinx?, centering an oval ceramic? cabochon with a classical romantic scene and small pearl? accents. The reverse of this piece bears a rectangular raised cartouche reading SPHINX. Also included is a vermeil? / gilt-white metal? filigree cameo brooch featuring a carved shell? profile; the reverse of this item is marked with a circular metal tag stamped 800. Other pieces include a gilt-metal effect maple leaf brooch set with clear round and baguette rhinestones, a stylized walking tiger brooch with black enamel stripes and rhinestone accents, and a Claddagh circular brooch set with a pear-shaped green glass? stone and rhinestones. The assortment is completed by a red floral cinnabar? / enamelled shield-shaped brooch, two further cameos depicting a white rose and a female profile, a pink resin? floral brooch, a marquise-cut black glass? and rhinestone brooch, and a frosted glass? intaglio brooch in a rhinestone border. All items feature traditional pin mechanisms including safety C-clasps and rolling catches.
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