Antique Agate Garnet Squirrel Mushroom Brooch Pin 14k Gold
$ 1,780.00
The Secessionist were a group of German, Austrian and Belgian artists who broke away from very the very historical and academic artistic styles of their time to form a new, modern art movement. Starting in Munich in the early 1890s, the Secessionist formed their societies and created a journal of art and literature called the ‘Jugend’; from which the term of the movement was coined. The art called itself ‘Jugenstil’ which translates as ‘Youth Style’ and whose style was influenced by the French and Belgian Art Nouveau movements and Japanese woodblock prints. While Jugenstil art started primarily as print art, it quickly found its way into Architecture, design and, of course, jewelry.
This wonderful Jungenstil brooch is set with a slice of fantastic rust, red, orange and white agate and topped with a crown of five sparkling faceted round garnets. One either side of the agate are a fully formed squirrel holding a nut and a couple of dancing forrest mushrooms. This pin was hand crafted in about 1900-1910 of 14 karat gold and is marked with ‘585’ to represent the gold content. This brooch measures 29.5 mm north to south and 59 mm across and weighs 9.1 grams. It would make a fantastic pendant if converted.
Being a fan of Art Nouveau jewelry, it’s no surprise that my eye is drawn to these fantastic Jungenstil peices as well, this one I found so charming that I just couldn’t let it get away.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: BH1019084V
This wonderful Jungenstil brooch is set with a slice of fantastic rust, red, orange and white agate and topped with a crown of five sparkling faceted round garnets. One either side of the agate are a fully formed squirrel holding a nut and a couple of dancing forrest mushrooms. This pin was hand crafted in about 1900-1910 of 14 karat gold and is marked with ‘585’ to represent the gold content. This brooch measures 29.5 mm north to south and 59 mm across and weighs 9.1 grams. It would make a fantastic pendant if converted.
Being a fan of Art Nouveau jewelry, it’s no surprise that my eye is drawn to these fantastic Jungenstil peices as well, this one I found so charming that I just couldn’t let it get away.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: BH1019084V
