Vintage Art Deco Czech deep purple, violet and pink amethyst glass rhinestone and cabochon brooch pin, stones set open-backed moulded He registered his first hallmark

He registered his first hallmark with the Birmingham Assay Office in 1858

I have struggled to date these beads - I assumed they were vintage or even antique

It is in very good vintage condition - some slight crazing (minor cracks) to the galalith in the top left area

but clearly use the Schreiber and Hiller patented channel setting technique

Vintage Art Deco Czech deep purple, violet and pink amethyst glass rhinestone and cabochon brooch pin, stones set open-backed moulded He registered his first hallmarkStunning Czech rhinestone Art Deco brooch with pretty deep purple and pink rhinestones with deep purple glass cabochons claw prong set in brass with signs of a silver tone finish that has slightly worn. Characteristic Czech construction and fixings for the period, fastening with a pin and old style C clasp. The beautiful crystal rhinestones have been claw set in open backed settings so that the light streams through. The cabochons make this an unusual