Vintage Steampunk Assemblage Brooch
This unique circular brooch is a prime example of steampunk-style assemblage jewelry, measuring approximately 2-2.5 inches in diameter. The piece is constructed on a perforated silver-toned metal base with an outer twisted wire border. It features a collage of mechanical horological components, most notably a larger silver-toned 'Gervais-Penard Electronic' watch face at the top, which retains its Arabic 12, 3, 6, and 9 numerals and baton indices but lacks hands. Accenting the face are various watch movements, including brass and steel gears, plates with visible rubies/jewels, and a smaller rectangular watch dial. Scattered throughout the composition are nine clear, faceted faux-diamond rhinestones that provide contrast against the industrial metal. The construction appears to be a mid-to-late 20th-century artisan creation using repurposed parts from the early-to-mid 1900s. The condition exhibits a heavy aged patina consistent with the 'upcycled' aesthetic, including surface oxidation on the movement gears and minor wear on the main dial's finish. The craftsmanship is eccentric, relying on adhesive or solder to secure the dense, layered arrangement of mechanical fragments onto the filigree-style base.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $75.00
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Costume Jewelry
Appraised On
January 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $75.00
Item Description
This unique circular brooch is a prime example of steampunk-style assemblage jewelry, measuring approximately 2-2.5 inches in diameter. The piece is constructed on a perforated silver-toned metal base with an outer twisted wire border. It features a collage of mechanical horological components, most notably a larger silver-toned 'Gervais-Penard Electronic' watch face at the top, which retains its Arabic 12, 3, 6, and 9 numerals and baton indices but lacks hands. Accenting the face are various watch movements, including brass and steel gears, plates with visible rubies/jewels, and a smaller rectangular watch dial. Scattered throughout the composition are nine clear, faceted faux-diamond rhinestones that provide contrast against the industrial metal. The construction appears to be a mid-to-late 20th-century artisan creation using repurposed parts from the early-to-mid 1900s. The condition exhibits a heavy aged patina consistent with the 'upcycled' aesthetic, including surface oxidation on the movement gears and minor wear on the main dial's finish. The craftsmanship is eccentric, relying on adhesive or solder to secure the dense, layered arrangement of mechanical fragments onto the filigree-style base.
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