Vintage 1930's 'Molly' name brooch set in rolled gold. This fun brooch is made from rolled gold. Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting of fine layers of gold that are fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high-quality vintage jewellery.

ERA

1930s

MEASUREMENT

The brooch measures 3.5cm/ 1.3" in length and 1.5cm / 0.6" in height.

CONDITION

The brooch is in excellent vintage condition.

SKU

5448