1930s Walter Lampl 14K Carved Cinnabar Brooch
This spectacular brooch is both richly detailed and elegant in its simplicity. The dome-shaped Chinese cinnabar is a rich red, carved with peonies. The frame is yellow gold. Safety clasp holds well. This is a very early example of Walter Lampl’s fine jewelry, dating to the 1930s. The use of gold in the setting of this carved cinnabar lacquer piece demonstrates how highly he valued this skillfully handcrafted material.
Measures 1-1/4 inch in diameter and rises 10 mm. proud.
Excellent vintage condition.
This spectacular brooch is both richly detailed and elegant in its simplicity. The dome-shaped Chinese cinnabar is a rich red, carved with peonies. The frame is yellow gold. Safety clasp holds well. This is a very early example of Walter Lampl’s fine jewelry, dating to the 1930s. The use of gold in the setting of this carved cinnabar lacquer piece demonstrates how highly he valued this skillfully handcrafted material.
Measures 1-1/4 inch in diameter and rises 10 mm. proud.
Excellent vintage condition.
This spectacular brooch is both richly detailed and elegant in its simplicity. The dome-shaped Chinese cinnabar is a rich red, carved with peonies. The frame is yellow gold. Safety clasp holds well. This is a very early example of Walter Lampl’s fine jewelry, dating to the 1930s. The use of gold in the setting of this carved cinnabar lacquer piece demonstrates how highly he valued this skillfully handcrafted material.
Measures 1-1/4 inch in diameter and rises 10 mm. proud.
Excellent vintage condition.