Golf Bag Brooch
Decorative art, jewelry (brooch/pin) • Likely a boutique jeweler or lifestyle brand (resembles styles by Swarovski, Trifari, or Cartier-inspired novelty designers)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Novelty / Sporting Life Elegance
Medium & Technique
Mixed media; typically gold-plated base metal or 14k gold, carved rock crystal or faceted glass, and potential enamel or gemstone accents. Created using casting and stone-setting techniques.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, circa 1980-1995
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in height; vertical orientation
Subject Description
A figurative brooch depicting a golf bag containing various clubs. The bag is represented by a cylindrical clear stone (likely rock crystal or glass), accented by metallic gold-toned structural elements including a handle and a dangling security chain.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; appears to be in its original presentation box with no visible tarnishing or chips to the stone.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $450 (highly dependent on whether the metal is costume plated or solid 14k/18k gold)
Auction Estimate
$40 - $300
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired as a retail gift or sporting memento. The green velvet lined box suggests a mid-to-high-tier boutique origin (e.g., Tiffany & Co. or specialized sporting clubs).
Art Historical Significance
Represents the trend of 'novelty jewelry' prevalent in late 20th-century fashion, specifically reflecting the leisure culture and elite status symbols associated with golf in North America and Europe.
Notable Features
Includes a safety/security chain and a carved transparent body which allows for play of light through the 'bag', adding a three-dimensional quality.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor potential for light surface scratches on the metal or dust accumulation in the crevices.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in the original dry presentation box. Clean only with a soft lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical jewelry cleaners which may damage the adhesive or the coating of the stone.