{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-gilt-brooch-birmingham-1927-charles-usher","title":"Antique Sterling Silver \u0026 Gilt Brooch – Birmingham 1927 – Charles Usher","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eA beautiful antique sterling silver brooch, hallmarked in Birmingham for 1927 and bearing the maker's mark of Charles Usher. This attractive circular brooch features an ornate engraved silver border surrounding a decorative gold-coloured shield to the centre, likely gilt or gold-filled, creating an elegant two-tone appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eThe finely engraved decoration and heraldic-style shield give the piece a distinctive Edwardian-to-Art Deco transitional character. Presented in a Bowles Ltd. gift box, it would make a wonderful addition to a collection of antique jewellery, silver brooches or heraldic-themed pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eMaker History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eCharles Usher was a Birmingham silversmith and jewellery manufacturer active during the early twentieth century. Birmingham was one of the world's leading centres for silver jewellery production, and pieces from this period are appreciated for their quality craftsmanship and decorative engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e• Maker: Charles Usher (C.U.)\u003cbr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e• Item: Brooch\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e• Hallmarks: Birmingham\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e• Date Letter: 1927\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e• Centre Shield: Gold-coloured gilt or gold-filled shield\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e• Decoration: Engraved and embossed floral and scrollwork border\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e• Pin and clasp fitting to reverse\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e• Supplied in a Bowles Ltd. gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e• Diameter: 32mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e• Weight: 10.57g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e• Excellent antique condition overall\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• Hallmarks clear and legible\u003cbr data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e• Pin and clasp operate correctly\u003cbr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e• Decorative engraving remains crisp and attractive\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e• Gilt or gold-coloured shield retains good colour and contrast\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e• Light surface wear commensurate with age and careful use\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eA highly attractive sterling silver and gilt brooch by Charles Usher, hallmarked Birmingham 1927. Featuring a detailed decorative border and contrasting central shield, this is an elegant and wearable piece of antique jewellery that displays particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Usher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53169265574155,"sku":"1934\/3","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/35BD4FDA-DE04-4EC1-B80D-93ECF8589A5F_1_201_a.jpg?v=1780982919","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-gilt-brooch-birmingham-1927-charles-usher","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}