![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)
![An assortment of 17 vintage fashion brooches: An assortment of 17 vintage fashion brooches, different origins, made of metal and other materials, in different designs, some of them signed, width: 3.5-8 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5988/333968/180455600_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718898917)
![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 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)
![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)
![Two brooches: A garnet brooch, length 4.3cms, 2.7gms. A cultured pearl wreath brooch, length 2.5cms, 2.5gms. Condition Report: General light marks and discolouration to metal. Garnets medium brownish](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334015/180478295_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902130)
![Mid 20th century enamel Royal Navy brooch: A mid 20th century 9ct gold and enamel Royal Navy crown brooch. Stamped 9ct. Length 2.8cms. 3.8gms. Condition Report: General light marks, wear and discolouration to metal. Enamel with light abrasion](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334016/180478756_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902144)
![Victorian 15ct gold emerald & diamond bird brooch: A Victorian 15ct gold emerald & diamond bird brooch. Stamped 15CT. Length 3.8cms. 2.8gms. Condition Report: With base metal backpin replacement. Estimated diamond weight under 0.10ct. Diamond bright i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334015/180478388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902130)
![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)
![1950s 9ct gold citrine brooch: A 1950s 9ct gold citrine brooch. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1953. Length 4.5cms. 25.6gms. Condition Report: With base metal backpin. Citrine medium brownish colour, with typical inclusions, visible to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334016/180478520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902144)
![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)
![Victorian split pearl crescent & star brooch: A Victorian split pearl crescent & star brooch. Length 2.6cms. 4.5gms. Condition Report: Split pearls fairly well matched. With base metal backpin.Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334015/180478450_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902130)
![19th century rock crystal, ruby & diamond brooch: A 19th century rock crystal, ruby & diamond brooch. Length 4.1cms. 6.7gms. Condition Report: With base metal backpin. Backpin loose. Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight es](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334016/180478731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902144)
![Victorian 15ct gold diamond brooch: A Victorian 15ct gold diamond brooch. Stamped 15CT. Length 4.6cms. 4.4gms. Condition Report: With base metal backpin. Backpin slightly loose. Diamonds fairly bright.Estimated total diamond weight unde](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334016/180478663_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902144)
![Two Victorian agate brooches: Two Victorian agate brooches. Lengths 4.7 and 4.8cms. 26.5gms. Condition Report: With base metal backpin replacements. With light discolouration. Agates in good condition. Please see the Important Not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334015/180478137_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902130)
![19th century garnet mythical sea creature brooch: A 19th century garnet mythical sea creature brooch. Length 3.5cms. 5.5gms. Condition Report: With base metal backpin. Brooch fitting may be a later addition. Garnet fairly well matched. Pleas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/334015/180478012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902130)
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 […]