Vintage cameo brooch glass paste cameo circa 1930

Vintage cameo brooch glass paste cameo circa 1930

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Vintage cameo brooch glass paste cameo circa 1930

Vintage cameo brooch glass paste cameo circa 1930

£24.95
Sale price  £24.95 Regular price 

The portrait was created by pouring molten glass into a mold, rather than being hand-carved. The smooth, uniform backlight glow and tiny internal air specks are classic markers of this process.Estimated Era: Given the 20th-century safety clasp and the popularity of molded glass jewelry, this piece most likely dates from the 1930s to the 1950s (the retro or mid-century costume jewelry era).Historical Context: Glass cameos were highly popular during this time. They allowed manufacturers to mass-produce the elegant, classical look of traditional Victorian shell or stone cameos at an affordable price for everyday

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