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Exquisite Victorian Gothic Jeweled Enamel Gilt Brooch browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: Continental: Pre 1900: item # 691621 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book $220 (Free U.S. Priority Shipping & Gift-Wrap if Desired) |
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As colorful and crusted with ornamentation as a medieval reliquary, this exciting mid-Victorian brooch is obviously hand-made. Probable origin -- based on style, the exotic color scheme and fine Bohemian pastes -- is Austro-Hungarian. Its Byzantine design, which suggests a Maltese Cross, screams Gothic Revival and the details of construction support an 1860s dating. Note the open C clasp and elongated pinstem. The hinge is of a type that began replacing the old T type during the 1850s. A great deal of work went into fashioning this treasure. Besides elaborate enamel work, it features 19 beautifully faceted stones, all prong set. The large central stone is open at the back, while the other amethyst pastes are foiled. In superlative condition, this jewel has been treated like the treasure it is. High magnification is required to notice loss of gilding or enamel, except gilt wear on the reverse. Size is approximately 1" round and provenance is a Deep South estate. I recently saw a new designer brooch similar to this but not half as nice, which was priced at $675, so this is a fantastic deal on an authentic investment-quality antique jewel. There's no charge for insured U.S. Priority shipping and gift-wrap is also free when desired. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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