Posted 7 years ago
kyratango
(439 items)
A lucky find in a job lot :-))
The grapes are frosted uranium glass, pic#2 shows the intense glow under UV torch.
Unmarked gold, only the dangle has a faint "deposé" on the stem.
This design was introduced by the French firm Fonseque et Olive in 1889.
4.5cm wide.
Pic#4 is from my book "la bijouterie française au XIXe siècle" part III, by Henri VEVER.
Other examples links in the first comment!
This is a particular one, with the detailed secateur, the leaves on mine are less finely made than those in the links...
They may wear French hallmark, maker's mark F.O. or "déposé".
These uranium grapes are very distinctive for the maker :-)
FONSEQUE ET OLIVE Rare broche en or et argent représentant des grains de
http://www.coutaubegarie.com/html/fiche.jsp?id=4502798&np=&lng=fr&npp=150&ordre=&aff=&r=
Grape Brooch - Tadema Gallery
http://www.tademagallery.com/jewellery/d/fonseque-%26-olive-grape-brooch/208134
Belle Epoque Grape Brooch by FONSEQUE ET OLIVE - Tadema Gallery
http://www.tademagallery.com/jewellery/d/belle-epoque-grape-brooch/206080
That job lot did the job for you! Super find!
Very gorgeous ! I love it
It takes on a new life under UV. Amazing.
Awesome!
Congratulations!
This is why I'm here, trying to learn about all things collectible. And I'm sure I see items many of you would purchase but my untrained eye does not know what it's seeing...lol
I learn something new everyday here on CW.
Very unique and pretty:~)
Bonnie, yes, a good lot with unmarked pieces! :-)) Thank you !
Manikin glad to see you and love back, XOXO
Wandlessfairy, amazing indeed, thank you for your visit and appreciation :-)
Mrstyndall, thank you for your awesome comment and love.
Karenoke, that's exactly what I appreciate on CW, learning something new everyday, and getting interested in new areas of collecting ;-))
Thank you so much for your kind comment and love !
Glowing thanks to you, Hel1, Fortapache, Valentino, Thomas, Vetraio, Mike, Martika and Mrstyndall !
Super find rare design!
How lovely Pascale!!! I have not seen anything like this.......well done!!
(still packing here and waiting on a confirmed settlement date!!)
What a fantastic find! It's such a stunning, special piece. I love how the vine leaf turns purple under UV, the entire brooch takes on a completely different life.
Marga, thanks! I wanted one since a long time...
Judy, I know preparing a moving is a full time occupation! I wish you will settle soon and unpack quickly to enjoy your new home!
Thank you for taking the time to visit and leave your kind comment :-D
Bijou, merci! This is really a special piece :-)
Coucou David! Merci! A virtual lily of the valley/ muguet for you :-) still looking for a nice glass piece for you...
Warm thanks to you, JImam, Caperkid and Bluboi for your loves!
Wow! Stunning piece and great find! :)
Very unusual!
Very cool piece to pick up in a job lot, WELL SPOTTED!
Enameled_Beetle, thank you for your wow ;-))
Vintagelamp, happy to see you :-) Thank you for your comment !
Paul, thank you for your appreciation! My luck was the lot being described as gold color metal and repair/broken pieces ;-D
love love love!
Gorgeous, makes me hungry for green grapes !
Thank you Lentilka and Phil for your kind comments :-)
Huge collective thanks to all of you, 27 grapes lovers :-)))
Hi Gary! Thanks! The couldn't drink all the lake ;-))
Many thanks for your lovely visit, Thomas, Katherine, Woman34, Surfdub, Sean, Gary, Behrinmind and Vintagelamp !
I have never seen anything like these, they are awesome! Great find ;)
Thank you Sue for your love and kind comment :-D
Thank you Eileen!
Still amazed by my luck to get it in a metal lot!
Hello, I found the photo you posted of this brooch through an internet search. I am very interested in this work by Fonsèque et Olive. Is it available for purchase? How should I contact you?