Antique Victorian Pique Floral Brooch Gold Silver Circa 1850

Details

An exquisite Antique early-Victorian Pique brooch, Circa 1850. The brooch is fashioned from Tortoise Shell and features a Pique bouquet of 18ct Gold and Silver flowers in the centre haloed in a decorative golden border.

Tortoise shell was often used as a base for Pique jewellery which is a technique in which Gold or Silver is expertly inlaid into the material to form a decorative pattern or image.

This is a highly collectable piece of history and a true work of art. It has been beautifully preserved, and the gold workmanship shows the true expertise of the original craftsman.

WEIGHS: 4.1 grams

MEASURES: 28mm across x 28mm down

MATERIAL: Tortoise Shell

METAL: 18ct Gold/ Silver

AGE: Victorian. Circa 1850

CONDITION: Some signs of wear but in Good condition for its age.

ITEM NUMBER: 910