Italian Filigree Feather Scroll Border Silver Brooch/Pin/Vintage American Antique Jewelry

This exquisite piece is a handcrafted sterling silver brooch from Italy. Unlike the more common floral designs, its minimalist form features a beautifully intricate openwork of woven silver threads. This technique, known as Filigree, is an ancient goldsmithing art form where handcrafted wires are shaped into three-dimensional forms. The craftsmanship is delicate and requires considerable time and skill. While Portuguese filigree jewelry is more widely recognized, I personally find the filigree pieces from Italy and Germany to be equally stunning. It possesses a wonderful quality but is a pre-owned item. Please refrain from comparing it to new items or holding it to new-item standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1960s-1980s ⚜️ Unmarked ⚜️ Approximately 7.32g ⚜️ Approx. 4.5cm in length, width approx. 2-3.1cm ⚜️ Shows normal signs of wear consistent with age and use; overall condition is quite good. Please examine the photos carefully. **Sourced from the United Kingdom** 👀 Please note that measurements are taken with a tape measure, so slight discrepancies are normal. Jewelry is rarely perfectly rectangular, so the measurements provided are for the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one brooch only; other items shown in photos are for illustrative purposes. **Important Notes Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please send us a message to discuss any questions before making a purchase. 💚 It is highly likely that vintage jewelry from the 1940s-1980s will have some degree of discoloration, tarnishing, or minor blemishes. We ask for your understanding on this matter. 💚 We strive to present the product clearly in photos on the listing page. Please examine the images and descriptions closely. 💚 Vintage jewelry items are inherently aged and carry the marks of time. They will show signs of use. 💚 The styles of jewelry in this shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings). 💚 Those new to "Vintage Jewelry" are encouraged to consider carefully before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point where it cannot be worn, a refund can be considered. However, refunds will not be issued for reasons such as the item not meeting expectations, differences in size, color discrepancies, or issues not related to shipping damage. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52140516978_7f68fdffba_b.jpg