Vintage Erich Frey 18ct Gold and Amber Brooch

A vintage 18ct yellow gold and amber brooch by Erich Frey. The gold metal structure supports ten amber bead (one 24.7 x 20.05mm; one 23.2 x 19.6mm; one 23.8 x 18.9mm; one 14.9 x 10.5mm; one 14.1 x 10.5; and five 14.5 x 9.5mm), and is stamped "e. frey" (the "y" of “frey” only partially visible) and "18ct". This brooch can be worn as a pendant when a chain or silk rope is threaded under the secured pin - a later black silk rope has been added for this purpose.

Erich Frey, German born (1917 - 2004), was a prominent jeweller who worked in Pretoria, South Africa (1952-1977).

Weight                      53.2g
Age                           Circa 1960
Dimensions               Circa 92.2 x 70.5 x 20.05mm
Origin                        South Africa
Condition                  Very good
Stock Code               AJ308