![A gilt metal brooch unusually formed as a hot air balloon, the balloon section with amber detail.: A gilt metal brooch unusually formed as a hot air balloon, the balloon section with amber detail. Approx. 3" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715665_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
Metal Brooches & Pins
![A gilt metal brooch unusually formed as a hot air balloon, the balloon section with amber detail.: A gilt metal brooch unusually formed as a hot air balloon, the balloon section with amber detail. Approx. 3" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715665_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A selection of silver and base metal.: A selection of jewellery and costume jewellery. To include brooches, pendants, rings, cufflinks, a pair of earrings and a matching brooch and bracelet set. Five with hallmarks for silver, London 1977](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333403/180021374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718633746)
![AN ANTIQUE YELLOW METAL BROOCH. 4.3 grams. 4 cm x 1.25cm.: AN ANTIQUE YELLOW METAL BROOCH. 4.3 grams. 4 cm x 1.25cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332661/179450852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770603)
![Selection of costume jewellery: A selection of costume jewellery, to include brooches, metal base chains and bangles. Total weight 2.68kg Condition Report: Due to the size and weight of this lot, we a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333403/180021388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375749)
![Assorted late 19th and later white metal stick pins: Assorted late 19th and later white metal stick pins, to include a early 20th century paste stick pin. Total weight 35.9gm. Condition Report: Due to the amount of items in this lot we are unable to giv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333403/180021074_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375749)
![A shell carved cameo brooch in a gilt metal mount. Approx. 2 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make: A shell carved cameo brooch in a gilt metal mount. Approx. 2 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A white metal brooch of butterfly form with guilloche enamel decoration, maker John Atkins & Sons.: A white metal brooch of butterfly form with guilloche enamel decoration, maker John Atkins & Sons. Numbered 2377 to reverse. Approx. 2 1/2" wide Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715574_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A gilt metal shell cameo brooch,: A gilt metal shell cameo brooch, early 20th Century; the carved cameo depicting a lady in profile, bezel set to a gilt ornate frame, with a 'C' catch, base metal pin and safety clasp, 55mm x 45mm, 21.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180022741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![A quantity of jewellery etc. to include a 19thC shell carved cameo brooch in gilt metal mount,: A quantity of jewellery etc. to include a 19thC shell carved cameo brooch in gilt metal mount, bracelet, brooch, rings, earrings, etc. Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A GOLD METAL AMETHYST AND PEARL BROOCH: A GOLD METAL AMETHYST AND PEARL BROOCH With large oval cut stone with a hinged pin and safety chain. (28mm wide)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085251_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![Two antique brooches,: Two antique brooches, a Victorian gold memorial brooch, with C catch and base metal pin, 45mm long, and an Edwardian sapphire and split pearl bar brooch, with C catch and base metal pin, 47mm long, 8.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180023004_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![A silver brooch, by Hans Hansen,: A silver brooch, by Hans Hansen, no. 109, with pin and roller catch, signed Hans Hansen, stamped 925 S DENMARK, 41mm x 29mm, London import hallmark 1969, 12.21g, and a base metal gem set brooch, with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180022945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![A Vendetta Corsa knife brooch,: A Vendetta Corsa knife brooch, the brooch with a tiger’s eye handle and a base metal knife blade, into an engraved scabbard with a safety chain, with pin and C catch fittings, 69mm long, tested](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180022771_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![3 Brooches with amber: Three brooches with amber, copal, 2 silver brooches, oval model and model with leaf decoration, and a white metal brooch with oval decorated edge. Various levels.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333209/179879992_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718277656)
![Assorted jewellery to include a white metal pendant set with amethyst and marcasite detail, a brooch: Assorted jewellery to include a white metal pendant set with amethyst and marcasite detail, a brooch of horse shoe form set with red stones, and a white metal pendant of cross form set with red stones](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![19th century carved coral brooch: A 19th century brooch, with carved coral acorn and foliate detail. Length 6cm. 18.1gm. Condition Report: Surface scratches/wear Base metal pin. Some coral carvings are deficent. Vacant settings](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333402/180020400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375383)
![Two Victorian gold brooches,: Two Victorian gold brooches, a hollow diamond heart shaped bar brooch, with a central old cut diamond, grain set to a flat double bar with an open heart surround, with C catch and base metal pin, stam](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180022727_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![A Victorian yellow metal brooch of stylised star form set with amethyst seed pearl detail. Together: A Victorian yellow metal brooch of stylised star form set with amethyst seed pearl detail. Together with a yellow metal brooch set with carnelian. each approx 1" diameter (2) Please Note - we do not m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715647_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![Historism brooch RG 500/000, silver: Historism brooch RG 500/000, silver and metal pin, unmarked, tested, set with silver-grey half pearls 3.3 - 1.1 mm, l. 45 mm, small dents, 5.0 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331514/178829017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716985492)
![A group of gold, silver and base metal brooches,: A group of gold, silver and base metal brooches, comprising an opal bar brooch, 38mm long, tested as approximately 18ct gold, a Victorian memorial brooch, centrally set with an old cut diamond, 37mm d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/333411/180023106_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718382283)
![A diamond brooch, set throughout with old cut diamonds in a geometric openwork design, with a total: A diamond brooch, set throughout with old cut diamonds in a geometric openwork design, with a total estimated diamond weight of 2.70ct, the brooch measuring 43 x 20mm, in white metal testing as 18ct a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6447/333217/179885060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718287309)
News about Metal Brooches & Pins
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]