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"Hearthside" Cameo Brooch
  • "Hearthside" Cameo Brooch
  • The "Hearthside," a 1940s antique Coro cameo brooch, featuring a carved black glass lady in profile set in a heavily worn, ornate gold-tone frame.
  • The versatile Coro cameo piece styled as a pendant, demonstrating its dual function as both a brooch and a necklace, a feature of many 1940s designs.
  • A detailed photo honestly showing the significant fading and loss of the gold plating on the front frame of the Coro cameo, defining its "Wabi-Sabi" condition.
  • The "Hearthside," a 1940s antique Coro cameo brooch, featuring a carved black glass lady in profile set in a heavily worn, ornate gold-tone frame.
  • The Coro black glass cameo brooch worn on a lace collar, showcasing its sentimental charm and its identity as a piece of authentic, historical jewelry.
  • The versatile Coro cameo piece styled as a pendant, demonstrating its dual function as both a brooch and a necklace, a feature of many 1940s designs.
  • A detailed photo honestly showing the significant fading and loss of the gold plating on the front frame of the Coro cameo, defining its "Wabi-Sabi" condition.
  • The heavily worn back of the antique brooch, showing numerous scratches and a deep patina, a testament to its long and cherished life, sold as-is.
  • A macro shot of the reverse, clearly showing the authentic "Coro" signature and the historically significant "DESIGN PAT. NO. 121,329" from 1940.
"Hearthside" Cameo Brooch

"Hearthside" Cameo Brooch

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$58.00 $65.00

The "Hearthside" Cameo 

ERA: A Candlelit Family Dinner, Circa 1940

STYLE NOTES: Classic Cameo, Sentimental Charm, Worn with Love, A Story to Tell

PAIRS WELL WITH: A high-collared lace blouse, the warmth of a crackling fire, and the gentle turning of pages in an old photo album. This is not just a brooch; it is a locket for the soul, holding memories of a life fully lived.

 

 

The Character Arc

Some jewels are meant for grand balls. This one was meant for home. This is a rare and deeply sentimental vintage cameo from the legendary brand, Coro, bearing a design patent from 1940.

At its heart is a classic, beautifully rendered cameo of a lady in profile, carved from what is likely deep black glass. She is framed in an ornate, antiqued gold-tone setting, like a treasured family portrait. You can almost feel the history radiating from it—the warmth of a fireplace, the glow of candlelight on fine china, the sound of laughter and dancing in a living room after a beautiful dinner.

This piece has been a silent witness to a life filled with love, and it wears its story openly. The plating is thin and shows significant wear, its scratches and faded spots a testament to how often it was chosen, worn, and cherished. It is a profoundly authentic piece, a tangible connection to a gentler, warmer time, waiting to meet you with all its history and its heart.


 

Description

Brand: CORO (Signed on the back)

Patent Number: DESIGN PAT. NO. 121,329 (This patent was filed by Adolph Katz for Coro in 1940)

Era: Circa 1940s

Materials: Gold-plated metal, Black Glass Cameo

Features: Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant (has a pendant hook).

Measurements: Approx. 1.9 inches (4.83 cm) long.

Weight: 38 grams.

Condition: FAIR, HEAVILY WORN & HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT (5/10)

PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY: This is a rare, patented piece with heavy and visible signs of age and wear, sold AS-IS. The gold plating is very thin and shows significant loss, fading, and numerous scratches, particularly on the back. This is not a shiny piece.

The cameo itself is in good condition. The piece is structurally sound. It is for a collector who values historical significance and authentic patina over pristine condition. The price has been dramatically reduced to reflect its "well-loved" and imperfect character.

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