Antique Victorian Etruscan Paste Brooch Dated 1871 Topaz

Antique Victorian Etruscan Paste Brooch Dated 1871 TopazAn exquisite antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch from the late 19th Century adorned with pink and green paste stones on top with a pearl dropper and two garland chains hanging from the bottom. The brooch is crafted in pinchbeck with high relief leaves and golden spheres decorating the gallery. Its remained in excellent condition and is complete with a kite hallmark on the back which dates it precisely to the 22nd September 1871. WEIGHT: 19. 1

The robust gallery is all 9ct gold with ornate

Bohemian garnet jewellery is desired for its abundance of rose cut garnets

The silver dropper is suspended from a silver cable chain and held by a ring clasp

heart shaped face chased with a bouquet of flowers across the front

Each Agate is unique and boasts various earthy colours and patterned layers which are naturally formed

hand painted enamel wreath

It’s modelled in solid silver with detailed engraving etched around the stones

STONES: Citrines (Largest 10 x 20mm

Each is secured in a silver metal loop that allows both the back and front of each stone to be visible – maximising the amount of light that can flow through them and improving their fire

A Dirk is a long form of dagger and was usually worn as a ceremonial weapon by an officer as a symbol of honour

Smallest 16 x 26 x 8mm)

STONES: Paste Stones