Antique Bohemian Czech Glass Enamel Brooch Austro-Hungarian Style 1900–1920
An extraordinary antique Bohemian-style brooch featuring gorgeous rose-pink Czech glass, delicate hand-painted enamel flowers, and exceptionally ornate gilt metalwork.
Believed to date to the late Victorian or Edwardian era, circa 1900–1920, this exquisite piece showcases three large, faceted rose-pink glass stones nestled within an elaborate arrangement of scrolling foliage, delicate blossoms, and smaller sparkling pink rhinestones.
The intricate openwork design is beautifully accented by miniature flowers painted in soft coral pink and creamy white enamel, lending a wonderfully romantic touch to the richly detailed golden setting.
Particularly noteworthy is the antique construction, featuring traditional sawtooth bezel settings, substantial claw prongs, and a decorative reverse with an early C clasp. The pin extends slightly beyond the clasp, another detail consistent with jewelry of this period.
The elaborate scrollwork, floral enamel accents, and Bohemian glass are characteristic of Central European jewelry traditions, particularly the Austro-Hungarian historicist and revival styles popular around the turn of the 20th century.
Details:
Era: Antique, estimated circa 1900–1920
Origin: Attributed to Bohemian/Central European manufacture
Style: Austro-Hungarian historicist / floral revival
Metal: Gilt base metal with aged patina
Stones: Faceted rose-pink Czech/Bohemian glass and smaller pink rhinestones
Accents: Delicate pink and white painted enamel flowers
Settings: Antique sawtooth bezels and traditional claw prongs
Construction: Intricate openwork floral scrollwork with decorative reverse
Closure: Early C clasp with slightly extending pin
Condition: Beautiful antique condition with age-appropriate patina and minor wear consistent with its estimated age
Provenance: Personally sourced in London, England
A captivating piece of antique jewelry that beautifully embodies the romance, craftsmanship, and decorative artistry of turn-of-the-century Central Europe.
With its richly ornamented construction, sparkling pink glass, and charming miniature enamel blossoms, this brooch is a wonderful treasure for collectors of antique Bohemian jewelry and Austro-Hungarian-inspired designs.
Part of the House of Holliday London Collection.
Dating and regional attribution are based on construction and stylistic characteristics; maker and exact origin remain unconfirmed.



