Antique Unger Bros. Sterling Silver Rose Brooch, c. 1900 Art Nouveau Pin, Signed

A beautiful and authentic antique sterling silver brooch by the renowned Newark, NJ firm Unger Brothers, dating to the height of the American Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. This piece is a quintessential example of the movement, featuring a classic and highly detailed openwork design of two blossoming roses. The composition is defined by the flowing, organic "whiplash" lines that brought a new sense of life and movement to decorative arts. Unger Brothers was one of the most important manufacturers of Art Nouveau silver in the United States, and their work is held in the collections of major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This brooch is a testament to their legacy, created using the firm's signature die-stamped repoussé technique to achieve remarkable depth and detail. The reverse is clearly hallmarked with the maker's interlocking "UB" monogram and "STERLING," guaranteeing its authenticity and quality. It features its original, period-correct C-clasp and tube hinge pin mechanism, which remains fully functional and secure. Presented in excellent antique condition, this piece displays a beautiful, unpolished patina consistent with its age, which is highly prized by collectors.