Product Description
Early Miriam Haskell Seashell Brooch
1930's - 40's era
1930's - 40's era
Whimsical pin from the period when Haskell pieces were not signed
Included are photos of a similar shell brooch from the book "Miriam Haskell Jewelry"
by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff (page70).
by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff (page70).
This brooch features 6 shells. Most for sale have 5
Being a collector of seashell jewelry I found this pin especially fun!
Designed in the shape of a huge flower blossom, the big shells depict flower petals.
Culminating in the center are a cluster of various art glass beads which have been hand wired into the center of the (shell) flower.
These shells are tinted a very light aqua blue color, beautiful and softly iridescent.
The center beads are vibrant and colorful in red, shades of blue, green, yellow and orange.
And finally, all of these elements were hand wired onto a pierced metal inner plate,
And finally, all of these elements were hand wired onto a pierced metal inner plate,
then covered over and finished with a solid silver plated metal plate.
These pieces are so unique, Some of my favorite Haskell pieces are the natureones such as this piece.
Very good vintage condition indicative to age
Measures approx. 3~1/8" in diameter
It is sure to be a favorite in the unsigned nature themed Miriam Haskell jewelry collection as well as a delightful pin to wear
