Antique Art Nouveau Era Ruby Red Glass & Gold Plated Floral Ornate Brass Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau Era (c.1890-1915) large brooch featuring gold plated ornate floral details intricately carved into the brass base metal & an oval shape Ruby red cut glass stone in the center. The back of the brooch has an open c-clasp shaped closure.   Measurements: 2 3/8" x 1 1/2 Weight: 6 grams Brooch is in very good antique condition with minor signs of wear to brass due to age. Open back clasp is in working condition  The brooch is not signed. Quantity: 1 History:  The Art Nouveau Movement (c.1890-c.1915) was created in France and short lived due partly to the onset of World War 1 (1914-1918). The designs of The Art Nouveau Era (which means 'New Art') were inspired by the natural world. Popular motifs included insects such as butterflies and dragon flies. Often times in Art Nouveau jewelry, the pieces emphasized a woman's physical features, being surrounded in a serene nature setting, and mythical creatures such as mermaids. The artistic merit and natural beauty of semi-pre