Vintage 1930's 'Mary' name brooch set in rolled gold. This fun brooch is made from rolled gold. Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting of fine layers of gold that are fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery.
ERA
1930s
MEASUREMENT
The brooch measures 3.3cm/ 1.3"" in length and 1.4cm / 0.5" in height.
WEIGHT
2.g
CONDITION
The brooch is in excellent vintage condition.
SKU
5496