Citylife in Lichfield February 2020

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Rare Art Nouveau Insect Brooches set to ‘Take Off’ .............................................. 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. 38
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