Bells Will Be Ringing - Vintage Retro Gold Enamel Bell Brooch (VBR025)

Bells Will Be Ringing - Vintage Retro Gold Enamel Bell Brooch (VBR025)

$75.00

Bells Will Be Ringing - Vintage Retro Gold Enamel Bell Brooch. This Vintage brooch is crafted from gold plated metal and enamel. Featuring Vintage styling and lovely detailing. This brooch is made in the form of a Bell. A classic Bell, dressed with Holly and a beautiful white bow. The colours of the enamel are metallic, and jewel toned. The piece is in excellent condition with no wear. The pin on the back is gold plated, and it has the original pin and lock system. The Vintage Brooch is elegant and beautiful. It would be perfect for a Christmas gift or any brooch or Christmas collectible collection.

History — The earliest archaeological evidence of bells dates from the 3rd millennium BC, and is traced to the Yangshao culture of Neolithic China.

The earliest known enameled pieces have been dated to the 13th century BC, when Mycenaean goldsmiths inlaid enamels into gold rings. ... In the 5th century BC, Greek artisans used enamel to decorate artwork such as the Phidias statues of Zeus.

Measurements: Brooch 41.00 mm x 28.00 mm

Weight: 15.40 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: 1970s