Foliate Cast Metal Pendants Appraisal

Foliate Cast Metal Pendants / Adornments

The image displays three antique or vintage cast metal pendants or possibly key escutcheon adornments, likely made of brass or a brass alloy due to their characteristic dull gold/bronze color and visible patina. Each piece measures approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in length and features an elongated, leaf-like or foliate design. The central spine of the design is solid, with a series of pierced, flowing, organic shapes resembling stylized leaves or petals emanating symmetrically from either side. These openwork sections add a delicate, decorative quality to the otherwise robust pieces. Two of the pieces have an intact round loop or bail at the top, suggesting they were designed to hang or be attached to something via a ring or hook. The third piece, located in the middle, has a 'C'-shaped opening at its top instead of a closed loop, indicating either a broken loop or an intentional design for a different type of attachment, possibly interlocking with another component. All three items exhibit significant wear consistent with age and use. There is a visible dark, unpolished patina across their surfaces, suggesting oxidation of the metal. Some areas might have remnants of a brighter, polished finish, but largely they present a darkened, aged appearance. No discernible maker's marks, signatures, or stamps are visible in the provided image. The casting appears to be of moderate quality, with some minor irregularities in the edges and surfaces, typical of earlier manufacturing processes. The style points towards a Victorian, Art Nouveau, or early 20th-century aesthetic, particularly given the organic, naturalistic motifs. These items could have served as decorative pulls, ornaments for furniture, or parts of a larger assemblage of decorative hardware.