BELL Signed Authentic 1960s Vintage Copper Brooch Big Retro Flower
# 12781
$59.95
I've always had a big passion for old copper jewelry like this brooch that's over 60 yrs old and in great shape! It's in great shape because Ive been the only owner of it since it was new.
While I've collected all designer signed copper brooches I could find, Bell Copper was one designer that many overlooked. Even though they were 1 of 3 of the largest designers of copper jewelry in the US, their copper was different.
Many years ago, German copper, like what was used in Rebajes jewelry was the heavy, thick, dense copper used by Renoir - most people thought that was the only type of copper that would have value because of the copper content or density. It is not a color of copper that ever appealed to me for jewelry.
Bell copper jewelry has a distinct look because their cooper came from mines in the US southwest that has a totally different color and density than what other copper mines produced. It is great solid copper but other minerals in the mine created copper that is brighter with an orange or reddish metallic tint. It is prettier and retains its polished look unlike copper that is more dense.
I admire the overall appearance of this flower because it has layers of petals in two finishes; linear etched and polished. The layering adds great visual appeal as well as the large, polished copper ball bead at the center.
The brooch is signed Bell Copper with the Bell insignia on a cartouche.
The brooch is a big hand full at 2 3/8" wide. For a better feel for the size, see the photo of the brooch in my hand.
The back of the petals are finished in both burnished and satin with a clear Capron coat. This brooch is in pristine clean very well cared for vintage condition all around. It only has normal signs of gentle handling. The fine working original safety clasp is also in place.
Comes gift wrapped and shipped in a new presentation jewelry box.
* Brooches like this can also be worn as pendants with the addition of a brooch slider. If you'd like one for $ 5.95, please message me prior to purchasing and I'll add it to this listing.
