Arts and Crafts Silver Enamel order Brooch - Faux Turquoise Enamel painted centre, in the style of Bernard Instone.

A striking antique Arts and Crafts era brooch with a central cabuchon which has been cleverly painted to resemble a polished piece of Turquoise, with flashes of copper showing. It is surrounded by a hammered silver setting. A highly wearable antique jewellery piece from the early 1900s.

Measures 55 mm (1 3/8") in diameter. The brooch is marked 'STERLING SILVER' to the reverse and fastens with a secure 'c' style clasp.

There is no maker's mark but this resembles the early work of the influential Arts and Crafts designer Bernard Instone.

It is in excellent vintage condition; the front has been polished but the reverse still has the patina on the silver. There are very minor scratches to a order small area of the enamel which are only visible close-up.