Art Deco Lucite Aquarium Brooch

Art Deco Lucite Aquarium BroochA remarkable Art Deco period brooch formed as an aquarium complete with goldfish, bubbles, and vegetation. It's made of lucite, cleverly designed to give the impression of a fully 3D cuboid tank and reverse carved and painted in the manner of an Essex Crystal. Lucite, a type of acrylic, was invented by the Dupont Corporation in 1931 with a 93% transparency rate, impressive strength to density ratio, and resistance to UV and water. These traits made

75 US or R 1/2 UK/AUS

the head finished in silver and the band in 15ct gold with hand-engraved spit shoulders home to further gemstone accents

Light wear consistent with age - remnants of old engraving are visible on the shoulders

The outer surfaces feature grooved

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With characterful use of colour

Wearable Length: 20 inches (we can have it shortened if prefered)

Era: Edwardian 1902

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Flowers in particular were fertile ground for romantic and sentimental expression

The stone is a half-carat old European cut

and exuding an effortless