Vintage 12k gold-filled bar brooch with black enamel and etched floral design

1900-1915 FM Company Bar brooches became highly fashionable during the Victorian era, serving as versatile accessories for securing scarves, lapels, or as decorative adornments on dresses. They often featured intricate designs, incorporating materials like enamel, gemstones, and precious metals, reflecting the prevailing artistic styles of the time. These pieces were popular for both everyday wear and special occasions. This particular brooch, likely made by the F.M. Company (FMCO), is crafted from gold-filled material, a durable and more affordable alternative to solid gold, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The black enamel background with etched gold floral motifs is characteristic of styles popular during the late Victorian or Edwardian periods, emphasizing detailed craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics.