A Gorgeous, Versatile Gold Gilt
Brooch and Dropper set with Emeralds, c. 1850.
There are three sections to the main part, everywhere engraved with fine
floral patterns and Cannetille work.
In the middle, there is a finely engraved eight petalled flower with
three deep green Emerald stones in the centre.
There are two more such stones at the sides and two more in the dropper,
which are hand-cut.
The dropper is similarly engraved and ornamented with Quality
workmanship.
This dropper could be detached and worn as a Pendant.
It is Rare to find droppers with Brooches, as they have usually been
lost over the years.
The whole of this Brooch is made in several different layers, each
fashioned by top Quality craftsmen, to give an unequalled depth and
character.
The ‘c’ clasp and pin are original and all is in Excellent
Condition.
It measures 2 inches across overall, and drops 2 ¼ inches.
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation Box, too.
LOVEABLE
WINGED CHERUB BROOCH
(Ref: 2882)
The Head and Wings of a Cherub in the form of a Brooch.
The Head is Attractive and beautifully formed and the feathered wings
splay out from under.
The wings spread just under 2 ¾ inches, and the depth is just over 1 ¼
inches.
Cherub Jewellery is very collectible.
The pin at the back has a safety catch, for extra security.
All in Excellent Condition.
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.
VICTORIAN ORNATE JET
BROOCH c.1865
(Ref: 354)
A Beautiful Victorian Brooch!
This is a Quality Victorian Brooch
dating from c. 1865.
It features a smooth concave piece of Victorian black
Jet – perfectly formed, glossy and chamfered.
The frame is an ornate floral engraved pattern in Pinchbeck.
The ‘c’ clasp and pin are original.
It measures 2 ¼ inches by 1 ¾
inches and is in Perfect condition.
At the rear, there is a glass compartment which would have been for hair
or mementoes.
It can be worn either horizontally or vertically.
In excellent Condition, it comes in a
Beautiful Gift Box, too.
An
Exquisite Citrine and Moonstone Spider Brooch!
The oval Quality Citrine has faceted sides which reflect the light and
measures over 11 carats!
The fine cabochon Moonstone head is around 3 carats!
The stones are collet set for maximum comfort and wearability in 18 carat
gold on silver.
The original clasp is in Excellent
Condition, as is the whole brooch.
It measures just 1 ½ inches long by 1 ½ inches wide.
CARVED CORAL BROOCH
(Ref:75)
This brooch consists of carved and pierced orange Coral. It is set in an intricate rope edge mount. This
was made when Coral was plentiful. (Coral is organic and grows at 1cm. per
year – that is one metre every century).
An attractive brooch that can be worn horizontally or vertically.
With safety catch. In excellent condition.
43mm. x 33mm
HUGE ANTIQUE PLUM STONE BROOCH
(Ref:3405)
This huge brooch makes a real statement.
There are two large central rectangular plum amber coloured stones, which
are cushion-cut and faceted.These
are set in an 18carat-gilded frame, which is festooned with leaves and
paterae. A unique and very attractive brooch, it is in excellent
condition.
It measures 73mm. x 48mm!
UNUSUAL LARGE ‘STARFISH’
BROOCH
(Ref:503)
This is an unusual and very attractive brooch in the
shape of a starfish.
It is full of purple Amethyst-coloured stones,
each one faceted and claw-set.
With eight ‘legs’, this brooch
makes a bold statement.
In excellent
condition, it measures 70mm across.
It comes in a beautiful Quality Gift presentation box, too.
HAND PAINTED AND SIGNED BROOCH
(Ref:1600)
This superb brooch is made from papier-mâché, and
is beautifully hand painted.
The work is very fine, possible done with a
single Squirrel hair.
A chamfered gold border frames a swirling bouquet of
mauve and pale blue flowers (forget-me-knots).
The artist has initialled the brooch on the reverse.
It is in excellent condition, measuring 62mm. x
39mm.