Description
A lovely Instone brooch, crafted in c1930 in silver and gold. Similar to the brooches on pages 172 and 173 in the reference book “Bernard Instone Designer and Craftsman: the art of a jeweller” by Tracy Henriksen. It is an example of that rarer creamy pale yellow enamel, that looks so amazing set with lemon citrines. Bernard’s enamels really led the way in the return of enamel jewellery becoming hugely fashionable in the 1930s. His enamel pieces were acquired by generations of the Royal Family from Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth II.
With the distinctive foliate design and those curled tendrils, the forget-me-not flowers are also picked out in a gold wash. The brooch is in an openwork style and really has a certain joy and lightness to it. The faceted citrine bounces the light easily, as it is open-backed. It is set with a fine hand millegrain setting. This pale yellow enamel is one of my personal favourites.
The brooch is in excellent order and measures approx 3.2cm wide. Pin and C clasp are original. This design was not stamped as the enamel covers all of the flat sections and there is literally nowhere to stamp the piece.
I shall include a new gift box as the boxes in the images are for display only. Complimentary tracked and signed postage is included. Thank you.
Ref:
