Damascening Art Cute Little Fish Motif Brooch / Pin / Antique Western Jewelry Damascening

Inlaid work—known in Spanish as *damasquinado* or *damasquino*—is the art of decorating steel with gold and silver wire. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another, (typically by inserting gold or silver into a darkened, oxidized steel background), to produce intricate patterns reminiscent of niello. The English term derives from a perceived similarity to the rich brocade patterns of damask silk. The technique is still practiced in cities with a long history of damascening, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Toledo, Spain, Eibar, Basque Country, and Kyoto, Japan. While vintage jewelry inevitably shows signs of age, these do not affect its functionality or aesthetic appeal when worn. Please consider this carefully before purchasing.🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1930s - 1960s ⚜️ Unmarked, distinctive clasp ⚜️ Approximately 3.6cm in length, 1.4cm at widest point ⚜️ The metal on the back has minor dark spots; overall appearance is quite good. Please examine photos closely. 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure, and slight discrepancies are normal. As jewelry pieces are not perfectly rectangular, the provided dimensions represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This auction is for one brooch only; other items shown in photos are not included. **Important Notice Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before buying. 💚 It is virtually impossible for metal jewelry from the 1940s-1980s to be free from fading, discoloration, or rust spots. Please understand that minor imperfections are to be expected. 💚 We strive to present the items clearly through photographs on the page. We kindly ask you to inspect the images and descriptions carefully. 💚 Vintage jewelry is by nature an item with age, and it will absolutely show signs of use after enduring the passage of time. 💚 The jewelry in our shop will not be modified (e.g., clip-on earrings converted to post earrings). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," we strongly encourage you to reconsider before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds will not be accepted for reasons such as the item not meeting your imagination, size discrepancies, color differences, or damage not incurred during transit. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53204892376_2fb2c784f9_b.jpg