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A pretty Victorian clover brooch. Three saphiret glass hemispheres have been set in a closed back gold-tone setting, with a single rhinestone in the centre. Saphiret glass is made by adding gold to sapphire coloured glass and was produced in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia during the 19th century. A well-made and rare piece of antique costume jewellery. Size: 22mm x 22mm, weight: 4.5g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 - 1901 ). -
A very pretty Victorian silver daisy brooch, inspired by the Japanese arts of shakudo and shibuichi. Depicting two daisies flowers in raised relief and engraved foliage. A well-made piece of antique jewellery, circa 1875. Diameter: 34mm, weight: 5.8g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). -
A highly decorative Victorian tortoiseshell pique brooch. Pique was a technique that used gold and silver to inlaid a decorative pattern. It was first introduced in Italy during the 1600s, but reached its heyday in the mid-1800s. The front of this tortoiseshell brooch is in perfect condition. However, there is a chip to the rim at the back of this brooch as can be seen in the photo. This chip cannot be seen from the front of the brooch when worn, however, there is a small crack visible. An intricate piece of fine antique jewellery. Circa 1880s. Size : 36mm in diameter, weight : 7.6g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). All items are presented in one of our beautiful signature boxes, complementary delivery worldwide on all orders. -
An intricately carved Whitby jet mourning brooch. An oval-shaped piece of jet has been hand-carved to depict an eagle landing on a garland, which is finished with a foliate surround. A beautifully made Victorian Mourning brooch. Size: 55mm X 47mm, weight: 19.6g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ).
