Bidspirit auction | Bezalel Jerusalem Silver Brooch –

Bezalel Jerusalem Silver Brooch – Early Yemenite Style, Early 20th Century - Large and impressive handcrafted silver brooch produced by the Bezalel workshops in Jerusalem. The design reflects the early Bezalel interpretation of traditional Yemenite silversmithing, featuring dense granulation work, twisted silver wire decoration, and a central crescent form with three articulated dangling elements creating delicate movement when worn. The upper plaque is organically shaped, suspending a crescent body adorned with applied granulation. A central drop-shaped element bears a stamp and connects to three narrow pendant drops terminating in small silver beads. The piece incorporates light-colored insets (mother-of-pearl or similar organic material – not laboratory tested). Original period pin mechanism on the reverse. Marks: “Bezalel Jerusalem” (Hebrew) ST 935 Silver fineness: 935. Dimensions: 9 × 4 cm Weight: 19 grams Condition: Very good for its age, with attractive natural patina. No visible structural breaks. An authentic and desirable early Bezalel piece, combining emerging Eretz Israel artistic identity with traditional Middle Eastern silversmithing. Suitable for collectors of Bezalel works, Judaica, and early Eretz Israel decorative arts.