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Victorian Arts and Crafts Brooch of Sterling and Topaz browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Arts and Crafts: Pre 1900: item # 1037523 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear By Appointment Albuquerque, NM 505.205.1404 Guest Book $285 Free U.S. Shipping & Gift-Wrap, if Desired |
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This superb handmade antique brooch is a museum-worthy example of Arts and Crafts design and workmanship. It's among the best I've seen, which is why it's been in my personal collection for 30 years. The size is quite substantial - about 2 by 1 3/4 inches - and of course it has the old T-hinge, open C-clasp and thick elongated pinstem indicative of great age. With apologies to the purists among us, I keep this pin lightly polished with a jeweler's cloth, so its details are buried in patina. If that got too dark and heavy, we'd lose sight of the fine hammer strokes and other textural features of this treasure. The gorgeously cut stone was sold to me as a topaz, but could conceivably be cairngorm; it's definitely a natural gem. The brooch came from an antiques dealer in London and it might have been made there. The quality is certainly up to London standards, but Scotland is also a good possibility. Gems of this color often feature in Scottish jewelry and the bold form has a rather Mackintosh look, especially those elongated petals. One would expect a signature on a jewel of this quality; however, many of the finest Arts & Crafts pieces weren't signed. There's no charge for insured U.S. shipping, with an equivalent discount on international deliery, and gift-wrap is always free on request. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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