Parrot Brooch Appraisal
Category: Brooch
Description
The item is a brooch in the shape of a parrot. It appears to be made of metal with gold-colored plating or finish. The parrot features a large, oval, black cabochon stone in its body. The head is depicted with green enamel, and the tail is adorned with vertical stripes of blue and green enamel. There are small, round, clear stones that might be rhinestones accenting the head and possibly other areas, though the resolution makes this difficult to confirm definitively. The brooch is designed to depict a seated or perched parrot with its tail extending downwards. The craftsmanship appears to be cast metal with applied enamel and stone settings. Visible condition issues are difficult to ascertain with precision due to the image quality, but there are no obvious signs of significant damage or missing parts in the visible area. The style is likely vintage or costume jewelry.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination of the provided image, this Parrot Brooch appears to be a piece of vintage or costume jewelry. The condition seems good with no readily apparent damage from the image angle and resolution, although a physical inspection would be necessary to confirm the integrity of the plating, enamel, and stone settings. As a visual appraisal from an image alone, I cannot definitively verify authenticity as precious metal or genuine gemstones. The materials appear to be base metal with gold-colored plating, enamel, a large black cabochon which is likely glass or acrylic, and small clear stones which are likely rhinestones. This construction and style is typical of costume jewelry from the mid to late 20th century. Comparable vintage costume brooches in good condition typically sell within a modest range. The market for vintage costume jewelry is stable but not experiencing exceptionally high demand unless the piece is attributed to a well-known designer or is particularly rare. This brooch, while decorative, does not exhibit characteristics suggestive of significant rarity or a high-end designer without further information or markings not visible in the image. Factors impacting value include condition (which appears fair from the image), design appeal, and potentially an attribution to a specific maker if one exists. Lacking any maker's mark, the value is primarily based on decorative appeal and condition as a vintage costume piece. Limitations of this image-based appraisal are significant regarding authenticity. A physical examination would allow me to test the metal for composition, more closely inspect the stones to determine if they are genuine or simulated, and search for any maker's marks. Provenance documentation would be crucial for attributing the piece to a specific designer or period definitively. Scientific testing would be needed to confirm material composition of metals and stones.
Appraisal Value
$25-50