Georgian Paste Brooch - Elliptical Brooch Circa 1800

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This genuine Georgian Sterling Silver ELLIPTICAL brooch is absolutely beautiful,

stylish and elegant as well as steeped in history.

Paste is a heavy, very transparent flint glass that stimulates the fire and brilliance

of gemstones because it has relatively high indices of refraction and

strong dispersion, The Romans in particular were very skilful in

the production of coloured - glass pastes.

Due to its age, Georgian jewellery is quite rare, with some pieces almost

three hundred years old. From 1714 until 1837 four King Georges and a short-lived

William gave rise to this extended period, spanning many fashions that are

reflected in these stunning pieces of Georgian jewellery.

Sits lovely on a jacket, with fabulous Georgian workmanship all round.

This brooch has been tested for Gold using jewellery acid testers.

Weighs 20.9 grams

Measures 3 inches in length and 3/4 of an inch in width

Good condition all round

This is one to treasure for life.

ITEM NUMBER 6032