Brooch of Leaves and Berries

Description This brooch, of three parts connected by hinges, is composed of elongated leaves in mottled brownish-green enamel and berries of translucent glass mounted with prongs to olive-toned, enameled grounds. Within the central unit is mounted a cushion-shaped faceted citrine of champagne color.

Exhibitions

• Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1979-1980.

Provenance World's Fair, St. Louis, Missouri, 1904 [no. 38]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1904, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters, 1904