{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-tennis-racket-brooch-1978","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Tennis Racket Brooch, Derek Birch, 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eA beautifully crafted handmade sterling silver brooch by renowned British silversmith \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDerek Birch\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe brooch features intricate open-work \"stringing\" and a textured handle, showcasing Birch’s signature attention to detail. A perfect example of sporting jewellery and an ideal gift for tennis enthusiasts or collectors of 20th-century designer silver.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe brooch is in very good vintage condition with clear hallmarks for London, 1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing a \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003esubstantial 11g\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this is a solid, high-quality piece of designer silver that feels balanced and secure when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLength: 5.7 x 2 cm | 2.25  x 0.75 inches \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease note this is a vintage piece and there is only one available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch has a trombone safety clasp, seen on higher-end jewellery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo open and close:  \u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003ePull the small cylindrical sleeve (the \"trombone\") away from the pin head to unlock the mechanism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eMove the pin bar in or out of the open catch. \u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003ePush the sleeve back into place and give it a final \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003epush\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to fully lock the pin for maximum security. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerek T. Birch\u003c\/strong\u003e (1941–2011) was a British silversmith and lecturer, recognised for his 1970s modernist silver pieces and for teaching at the Birmingham School of Jewellery until 2006. \u003c\/span\u003eKnown for producing high-quality sterling silver, he p\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eroduced high-quality, modern sterling silver items, including notable pieces from the 1970s featuring distinct textures (e.g., irregular mesh). \u003c\/span\u003eNote: He is distinct from \u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eDerek Birch \u0026amp; Son\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, a Guernsey-based jeweller.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjksNzc0aaUAxVdT0EAHcX6MuAQi4wTegQIAxAA\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDelivery Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor delivery information, including international charges, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd57a0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePayment and Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can make payment on line via credit or debit card, or via PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further details about how we safeguard your information, please refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/privacy-policy\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"annabeljames","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57811997360502,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/9487\/2377\/files\/26104Vintagesilvertennisbrooch1978annabeljames.co.uk.jpg?v=1778139907","url":"https:\/\/www.annabeljames.co.uk\/products\/vintage-sterling-silver-tennis-racket-brooch-1978","provider":"Annabel James","version":"1.0","type":"link"}