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Pressed Brass Cycling Brooch with Working Wheels
David Griffith Antiques
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David Griffith Antiques

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Pressed Brass Cycling Brooch with Working Wheels

1900 - 1920
Description

Charming pressed brass cycling brooch with working wheels. (Circa 1920).

Physical Dimensions
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Cyclist Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175216
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50146
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Description
Charming pressed brass cycling brooch with working wheels. (Circa 1920).
Width
4.4cm (1.73")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Cyclist Brooch to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175216
Dealers Internal Ref
50146
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A pressed brass brooch depicted as a male cyclist on a bicycle featuring silver-tone textured wheels.
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Archive I A pressed brass brooch depicted as a male cyclist on a bicycle featuring silver-tone textured wheels.

Pressed Brass Cycling Brooch with Working Wheels

Archive II A pressed brass brooch depicted as a male cyclist on a bicycle featuring silver-tone textured wheels. View II
Archive III A pressed brass brooch depicted as a male cyclist on a bicycle featuring silver-tone textured wheels. View III
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2019
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2019
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Location: 17 Camden Passage, Islington, London, N1 8EA, United Kingdom
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A pressed brass brooch depicted as a male cyclist on a bicycle featuring silver-tone textured wheels.
Pressed Brass Cycling Brooch with Working Wheels
Ref: SA1175216
A pressed brass brooch depicted as a male cyclist on a bicycle featuring silver-tone textured wheels.
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Novelty cycling brooches became prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the widespread popularity of bicycling. These pieces were designed to celebrate the leisure activity, often produced in pressed metals depicting cyclists in motion.

Early novelty brooches were commonly constructed from pressed brass, copper, or lightweight metal alloys. Some featured silver plating, enamel finishes, or moving mechanical components held together with small rivets.

Authentic historic brooches can be identified by the construction of the rear clasp, such as C-clamps or simple tube hinges, alongside signs of natural patination and surface oxidisation. Stamped metal construction and hand-finished details also indicate age.

A metal novelty brooch can be secured to the lapel of a tailored blazer, attached to a wool scarf, or mounted on a canvas bag. Displaying the piece on structured textiles ensures the weight of the metal is well supported.

To preserve pressed brass, wipe the surface gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove dust and oil. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or submerging mechanical parts in liquids, as moisture can induce corrosion within moveable mechanisms.
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