Brooches

About The Maker

Guglielmo Cini was born in Italy and trained in Florence. He opened his own silver shop in Boston, Massachusetts, around 1922, moved to Laguna Beach, California, in 1957, and worked until about 1970.

Condition

Good vintage condition. The original oxidized patina has been left as found and not polished. A few tiny specks of what appears to be old polish residue sit in the recesses; they are visible in the enlarged images but hard to see in hand. Pin and clasp work.

Dimensions

Approx. 3 in. wide x 2.16 in. high x 0.25 in. deep (including pin and clasp). Weight 26.37 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Good vintage condition with light wear (see images).

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Clean, with light wear. The warm lighting gives the silver a golden tint in some images; the piece is silver in color.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Light tarnish; it polished to a mirror shine in the past.

Dimensions

Approx. 1.9 in. wide x 2.1 in. high x 0.7 in. deep. Weight 10.67 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Structurally sound, with tarnish and wear. It can be cleaned and polished, or left with its aged look.

Dimensions

Approx. 1.25 in. x 1.25 in. x 0.25 to 0.5 in. deep. Weight 4.79 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Good vintage condition with light surface wear and tarnish in the recesses.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Very good overall. Stones are missing: at least one blue teardrop and a few small clear rhinestones (see images).

Dimensions

Approx. 1.75 in. x 1.75 in. x 0.25 to 0.45 in. deep. Weight 7.91 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Good vintage condition. The black finish shows wear, with lighter metal visible on the high points and on the back (see images). All stones appear present.

Dimensions

Approx. 2.25 in. x 2.25 in. x 0.75 in. deep. Weight 27.12 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Excellent for its age, with no visible defects.

Dimensions

Approx. 2.0 in. high x 3.0 in. wide x 0.5 in. deep. Weight 20.92 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Excellent, with no visible damage.

Dimensions

Approx. 2.0 in. high x 2.5 in. wide x 0.5 in. deep. Weight 11.58 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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Condition

Nice condition for its age, with no defects identified.

Dimensions

Approx. 3.0 in. high x 1.75 in. wide x 0.75 in. deep. Weight 25.83 g.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

Disclaimer

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