Handmade Marcasite Heron Brooch Festival If anyone guesses what it

If anyone guesses what it is

They needed a good clean and then their beauty and rich history started to reveal itself

let me explain that these colourful devices are designed to mimic the appearance and movement of real fish

Lucite brooches from the 1940s-60s are becoming a favourite of mine but I want to interpret them in a different way

silver jockey hat amonst other items

Handmade Marcasite Heron Brooch Festival If anyone guesses what itThis wonderfully detailed marcasite heron was a perfect little upscaled brooch project. I have sewn it onto a black felt background and added an additional fish and small sterling silver branch pin. The three separate elements were made to go together! Wear on its own or pile on with other brooches for a maximalist look.