Citylife in Lichfield February 2020

Rare Art Nouveau Insect
Brooches set to ‘Take Off’
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By Hansons Auctioneers
Made of pressed and stained horn, a material loved by April with a combined estimate of £300-400. Further
Art Nouveau jewellery designers, four very rare entries of jewellery are now invited.
insect brooches were unearthed at a recent valuation
event in Lichfield.
Found by the local client tucked away in a small box,
when clearing out a house, the brooches which date
from the early 20th Century take the form of two
dragonflies, a bee and a winged insect, one of which bears
the ‘GIP’, signature of Parisian jeweller Georges
Pierre.TV's Kate Bliss, Hanson's Jewellery, Watches and
Silver Consultant comments on the discovery.
“Much sought after by jewellery collectors, Pierre’s
designs often exploit the translucent and iridescent
qualities of the organic material to great effect and he
quickly grew to be one of the masters of Art Nouveau
horn jewellery.”
The brooches are being offered in Hansons
Decorative Art & Design auction at Bishton Hall on 7th
Do you have any jewellery, watches or silver which you
curious to know the current market value? Kate Bliss
holds a monthly valuation event in the grand
surroundings of Bishton Hall, (just 20 minutes' drive from
Lichfield). The next event is Thursday 27th February from
10am to 3pm at Bishton Hall, Bellamour Lane, Wolseley
Bridge, ST17 OXN, (and monthly thereafter). No
appointment is necessary. Adrian Rathbone, Head of Fine
Arts, will also be on hand alongside Kate to advise on any
other aspect of antiques or collectables valuations.
Home visits can be arranged for large/multiple items,
clearance or downsizing advice.
To register your interest or for further information
please contact Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director on
01889 358050 or email
arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.
The rare insect
brooches.
Kate Bliss, a familiar
face on TV is Hansons
Jewellery, Watches &
Silver Consultant.
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