Walter Lampl Enameled Sterling Violets Perfume Brooch
This beautiful brooch is from the series created by Walter Lampl circa 1935 featuring flowers of the month. The violets represent the month of February. Richly detailed lavender and green enameling is featured in this beautiful reticulated, rhodium-plated, rectangular pin. On the back is a small reservoir. This well was meant to hold a perfume-scented piece of cotton. Marked WL STERLING.
Two other examples from this 12 month series of perfume brooches by Walter Lampl can be seen at the Providence Jewelry Museum, where they are displayed with the original molds in which they were cast.
Measures 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 inches.
Excellent vintage condition.
This beautiful brooch is from the series created by Walter Lampl circa 1935 featuring flowers of the month. The violets represent the month of February. Richly detailed lavender and green enameling is featured in this beautiful reticulated, rhodium-plated, rectangular pin. On the back is a small reservoir. This well was meant to hold a perfume-scented piece of cotton. Marked WL STERLING.
Two other examples from this 12 month series of perfume brooches by Walter Lampl can be seen at the Providence Jewelry Museum, where they are displayed with the original molds in which they were cast.
Measures 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 inches.
Excellent vintage condition.
This beautiful brooch is from the series created by Walter Lampl circa 1935 featuring flowers of the month. The violets represent the month of February. Richly detailed lavender and green enameling is featured in this beautiful reticulated, rhodium-plated, rectangular pin. On the back is a small reservoir. This well was meant to hold a perfume-scented piece of cotton. Marked WL STERLING.
Two other examples from this 12 month series of perfume brooches by Walter Lampl can be seen at the Providence Jewelry Museum, where they are displayed with the original molds in which they were cast.
Measures 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 inches.
Excellent vintage condition.
One of the companion brooches from this series, with its original die (mold) can be viewed on the Providence Jewelry Museum website.
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