HTF Mint McClelland Red & Clear Rhinestone Gold Barclay Brooch Pin Ruby 1930s

Description: A wonderful vintage 1930s signed MCCLELLAND BARCLAY brooch! Goldtone setting with various crystal clear and red rhinestones The brooch features the typical 3 dimensional design Barclay was famous for A high quality item in excellent vintage condition! All stones present, shiny The piece listed here is reminiscent of jewelry worn by celebrities in the 30's and 40's. In fact, Barclay was a designer to the Hollywood stars A large, central golden panel filled with sparkly purple rhinestone baguettes and faux diamond gems It is signed MCCLELLAND BARCLAY clearly on the inside of the piece. Circa 1930's All stones are present and in excellent condition! The brooch is a little over 1-1/2" by 2-1/2" in a rectangular shape with centerpiece including prong set 1 emerald and 2 tear drop shaped red stones. The remaining stones are smaller and white/clear, all present and clear! It is one solid gold plated piece. The pin is clasped with a safety clasp that effectively replaced the C clasp in 1910. Also known as a rollover clasp or locking C clasp, it has a small piece of metal that rolls over the pin in order to lock the pin in place. The brooch is also in exquisite condition with the exception of extremely minimal scratches on the back Has the McClelland Barclay mark that was commonly placed on his pieces of jewelry for easy identification None of the stones have fallen out or been replacedThe jewelry is as beautiful as it was when it was made and purchased Will send with signature required unless you request to cancel that safety measure McClelland Barclay was a noted illustrator, sculptor, designer and painter. Unfortunately, Barclay's life came to an abrupt end during WWII in 1943 when a landing ship he was on was destroyed by an enemy torpedo. His body was never found. Barclay only designed jewelry for a few short years before his death, making any piece a true collector's dream! He was born in 1891 and painted and made sculptural utilitarian pieces and decorative objects for the home, as well as jewelry. He had a magnificent and unique design sense Lots of pictures for you to examine and see it's beauty! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions Check out my other items & McClelland piecesComes from a smoke free home I am happy to combine shipping based on total weight I try and ship out items within 2 business days of completed paymentRemember to recycle reuse repurpose

Price: 279.99 USD

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

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