Antique Schooner Sailboat Enamel Brooch Nautical Maritime Yacht Pin Early C Clasp Gold Tone Art Deco

Beautiful early openwork schooner brooch with curved white enamel sails, green enamel sea and pennants, rolled tube hinge and early C-clasp construction.

$88.00

Graceful lines, elegant proportions, and charming maritime character define this antique enamel schooner brooch, a beautifully designed early 20th century nautical pin that captures the romance of classic sailing vessels. The sculptural openwork construction features three softly curved white enamel sails with finely engraved rigging lines, twin green enamel pennants flying from the masts, and a green enamel hull sailing across stylized gold-tone waves. The gentle curvature of the sails and layered openwork design give the brooch wonderful depth and movement, making it far more dimensional than a typical flat enamel pin.

The clean silhouette bridges late Edwardian design into the emerging Art Deco era, while the rolled tube hinge and early C-clasp construction support an early twentieth-century dating. The open spaces between the sails allow light to pass through the design, emphasizing the graceful architecture of the schooner and highlighting the careful craftsmanship throughout.

The brooch measures approximately 1⅞ inches wide by 2 inches tall. It is unmarked and crafted in gold-tone base metal with an applied gold finish that tests positive up to 10K on the surface. The original rolled tube hinge and C-clasp remain intact and function properly, supporting an early 20th century date.

Condition is very good antique condition with honest age-related wear. The white enamel sails display light crazing and minor surface wear consistent with age. Small areas of enamel wear along portions of the green hull and tiny pennants reveal the warm underlying metal beneath the applied gold finish, adding character without detracting from the overall presentation. The original clasp functions securely, and the brooch displays beautifully from every angle.

Collectors of antique nautical jewelry, maritime memorabilia, sailing ship brooches, Edwardian and Art Deco accessories, yacht club collectibles, and early enamel costume jewelry will appreciate the sculptural construction, authentic early hardware, and timeless maritime appeal of this elegant schooner brooch.