Brooch
A pick of jewellery and watches from Elmwood’s Christmas auction
Elmwood’s is offering the opportunity to pick up a sparkling Christmas gift on December 4
![Brooch](https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/media/84778/nelson-hair.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=392&height=260&rnd=133092841200000000)
Nelson memorabilia in demand at auction with hair lock and shipwreck furniture smashing estimates
A brooch containing a lock of hair from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and a bookcase made from the wreck of Nelson’s former flagship HMS Foudroyant have both been snapped up at auction.
![Art Deco diamond brooch](https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/media/82611/brooches-009-noonans-14-jun-2022-lot-248.jpg?rxy=0.38943248532289626,0.61702127659574468&mode=crop&width=392&height=260&rnd=133035655250000000)
What to look out for when buying brooches
Perfect for a special occasion as well as everyday wear, brooches are both stunning pieces of jewellery and ever-popular fashion accessories.
![A cat brooch](https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/media/62678/cat-brooch.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=392&height=260&rnd=132971842800000000)
Animal magic: brooches to brighten your day
These popular fashion accessories will add a touch of character to any outfit.
![insect brooch](https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/media/51161/fellows-jewelled-insect-brooch2-tsr-17-01-19.jpg?rxy=0.49417637271214643,0.44150110375275936&mode=crop&width=392&height=260&rnd=132971842550000000)
Animal magic: Six novelty brooches pitched at under £1400 at Fellows
Brooches come in many shapes and sizes, and some of the most striking are novelty examples formed as animals such as butterflies, birds, tigers and many others.
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Four of the most watched brooches right now on thesaleroom.com
Find the right brooch for the jewellery lover in your life at auction.
![Art Deco brooch](https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/media/48822/deco-brooch-sworders-sc-06-11-19.jpg?rxy=0.49417637271214643,0.67474048442906576&mode=crop&width=392&height=260&rnd=132971842510000000)
Six brooches at Sworders’ upcoming auction including a ‘perfect’ example of French Art Deco
A welcome trend in the jewellery market has been the resurgence of the brooch.