Meister Brooches. Price guide to antique and vintage brooches by Meister. Emil Meister was a goldsmith who founded the company in 1881. Since then the company has earned a reputation for fine, outstanding jewelry.
A turquoise novelty brooch, by Meister, circa 1960 Designed as a stylised tropical bird with flowing head feathers and ropetwist glasses, the eyes set with turquoise cabochons, signed Meister, length 4.4cm
Sold for £ 1,500 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
A RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH, BY MEISTER Of abstract spray design, the circular-cut ruby and diamond tapered cluster to a curved diamond line with wirework scroll, 1960s, 7.6cm Signed Meister
Sold for GBP 1,125 at Christie’s in 2016
MEISTER – a mid 20th century moonstone and diamond brooch. Designed as a scattered series of oval moonstone cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds, within the textured foliate, abstract cluster. Signed Meister. Estimated total diamond weight 1.30cts. Length 7.5cms. Weight 62.8gms. With maker’s case.
Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Diamonds well matched. Diamonds bright. Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Moonstones are a well matched translucent white colour, with blue adularescence. Moonstones in good condition with minor abrasions. Total moonstone weight 44cts. Stamped 750.
Sold for £2,500 at Fellows in 2018
Meister: A diamond brooch in the shape of a flower set
A diamond brooch in the shape of a flower set with numerous brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold. Colour: Wesselton-Top Crystal (H-I). Clarity: VS-SI. App. 4.2×4.2 cm. Circa 1950-60.
Sold for DKK27,900 at Bruun Rasmussen in 2017
A gold carnation flower brooch, Meister
Stamped Meister 18K gold, length 2 1/4”, 41.1 gms
Sold for $950 at John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. in 2016
Emerald, coloured diamond and diamond brooch, Meister Designed as a dragonfly, the head set with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint, the eyes embellished with cabochon emeralds, the wings set with brilliant-cut diamonds and diamonds of yellow tint, the abdomen and tail set with similarly cut diamonds of pink tint, signed EM for Meister. Emeralds, coloured diamonds, diamonds, gold 35
Sold for 17,500 CHF at Sothebys in 2017
