1960's Cropp & Farr round floral cluster brooch set in 9k yellow gold. Featuring 6 round brilliant-cut sapphires to the centre and 9 seed pearls resting against splayed leaf fronds. The whole of the brooch is made of gold, including the safety pin. The pin is secured with a handmade lever safety catch. Maker: Cropp and Farr Assay office: Birmingham Date: 1965 Sapphires measure approximately 0.8 ct in total. 6.07 g 3 cm diameter 7 mm thick Cropp & Farr jewellery is characterised by excellent workmanship as well as the use of bright and vibrant gemstones. Founded in 1917, the London based jewellers created beautiful brooches, earrings, rings, necklaces, cufflinks and bracelets throughout the 20th century, each bearing the firms’ maker’s mark ‘C&F’ - sometimes within a rectangular surround and frequently accompanied with hallmarks. Cropp & Farr pieces come in a wide variety of eye-catching designs but typically feature floral sprays, figural renderings, textured gold and kaleidoscopic gemstones. Excellent vintage condition.