Take time to smell the flowers! Are you dreaming of love and beautiful gardens? This stunning antique French brooch from the late 1800s of a quintessentially Art Nouveau lady in a bed of flowers is made of 18k Gold “FIX” and signed by the artist Jean-Baptiste Emile Dropsy. It’s always Springtime in our hearts.
C-clasp.
 
J.B. Emile Dropsy (1848 – 1923) was a renowned Parisian jeweller and medallist. His best-known works are from the early part of the Art Nouveau era (late 1800s), and his pieces were prized for their gracious forms, beautiful faces, and naturalistic expressions. 
 
“FIX” (sometimes “FIXE”) is a French mark denoting a closely guarded formula of superior quality rolled gold jewellery used from the early 1800s. Copper or brass was covered with unusually thick 18-carat gold which does not typically show signs of wear, even after over 100 years! The very best designers were commissioned to come up with these pieces, and the idea was to create jewellery of such good design and quality that it could not easily be distinguished from its solid gold counterparts.
 
Sourced in France and curated by Paris-based Vivienne Birt for Chateau Love, this brooch embodies the timeless sophistication and meticulous artistry that defines our carefully selected chateau-worthy collection of luxurious antique and vintage jewelry. 
 
$265
 
MATERIAL:
Rolled Gold FIXE (Heavy 18k gold plated brass)
 
AGE: 
1890 - 1910
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE: 
H 2 cm
W 3 cm
 
WEIGHT:
2.29 g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.