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Antique Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian 18K yellow gold and enamel brooch set with rubies, diamonds and pearls will be a dramatic vision on your shoulder or lapel. The pin measures 1 1/2" wide by 1 1/8" high.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
C1850 Lava Putty Cameo Brooch of Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Finely carved brooch of the goddess Demeter (Roman: Ceres), goddess of agriculture, her hair wrapped in what appears to be a scarf of grain or corn. The impo...
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today.
We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 15k Gold
C1820 Brooch of Mother of Pearl Carving of Gentleman and His Loyal Dog
Located in Baltimore, MD
Enchanting brooch of cut steel and mother of pearl with carved image of a faithful dog standing at attention as his human companion peacefully angles for a catch under the shade of a tree. The scene is carved from Mother of Pearl and mounted in cut steel. The brooch’s long bar hinge with curved "C" catch helps authenticate indicate its age.
Mother of pearl is the iridescent inner shell of mollusks that produce pearls. It has been used to carve decorative objects since ancient times and is the most precious part of the shell. Cut steel was a jewelry form crafted by a cottage industry of men and women (and likely child labor as well) in the 18th and 19th century England. Cut steel was also made in France. Using found materials, this enterprising group of artisans fashioned jewelry from nails which after pounding and polishing and setting, imitated the sparkle of diamonds in the light. Cut steel achieved great popularity as it appealed to people of more moderate means and was the only jewelry form in history that was made by steel workers...
Category
Antique 1820s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cut Steel
C1880 Brooch of Demeter 'Ceres' in Lava with Pointed Openwork 12k Bezel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lava cameo brooch of Demeter, or Ceres in Latin (as she was known to the Romans) with a crown of wheat sheaves in her hair. The gold openwork bezel is of 12K and is an unusual pointe...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
C1870 Scottish Agate Daffodil Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
With its warm colors and natural striations, our Victorian silver daffodil brooch, c1870, is handcrafted with a high degree of skill and the agates ar...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Silver
C1860 9k Halley's Flat Cut Garnet Comet Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Georgians and Victorians were fond of symbolism in their jewelry and crafted jewelry to commemorate important life experiences such as birth, love, betrothal, and mourning or death. Events such as Halley’s Comet sightings, which occur about every 75 years, served as inspiration for such jewelry forms. Georgian jewelers were the first to create Halley’s comet brooches...
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Antique 1860s British Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805
Located in Baltimore, MD
Silesian wire jewelry was crafted by hand at the same time as Berlin Iron, somewhere between 1805-1812. The craft originated from gunsmiths and armor wor...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Polish Georgian Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Antique 18 Carat Pietra-Dura Oval Flower Brooch with Gold Mount, c1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mosaics were a popular souvenirs from Italy for people on the Grand Tour. They are also known as Florentine Mosaics and they speak to the romanticism that flourished throughout Victo...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sun Moon and Star Turquoise and Pearl Stick Pin HM 1902, 9 Karat Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stickpins, also known as tie pins, have been collected since the 18th century when neckwear for men came into fashion. They were made in all manner of styles well into the 20th centu...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Green Paste Lizard Brooch on Sterling
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous emerald lizard form brooch set with emerald green pastes on silver. The Roman symbol of wedded bliss and popular in jewelry during fin de siecle (...
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
King George III Vauxhall Glass Commemorative Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rarely seen George III commemorative brooch with George III in profile at the center and decorated with a border of blue and green Vauxhall glass. This historical brooch was thought ...
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Early Victorian Woven Hair Turquoise Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely early Victorian bow pin of white woven hair set with turquoise in 15K gold. Hair jewelry was primarily of a romantic or loving nature. Queen Vict...
Category
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Aluminium Jet Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking Victorian Whitby jet and aluminium pin. This unique piece combines two of its period's most interesting materials. Whitby jet is a natural substance that is mined and then hand carved into jewelry and other objects. Aluminum was first made into jewelry in the mid 1800's and was treasured by the wealthy. Black jewelry...
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Aluminium Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Victorian pin of aluminum, "amethyst" paste, gilt metal and mother of pearl. The aluminum is embossed with a foliate design. A bold and striking piece to wear on a shoulder o...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Aluminum, Gilt Metal
Antique Amethyst Citrine & 18K Gold Pansy Brooch, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty Georgian pansy pin set with amethysts and citrines in 18K gold. Pansy pins were often given as a gift from a loved as the sound of the word pansy was similar to the French "pe...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch of a Young Woman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian shell cameo of a young women set in an 18K gold cannettile bezel. The classical motif of the cameo suggests it was acquired by a traveler on the G...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Sepia Love Brooch of Cupid Bearing Flowers Upon Maiden, under Crystal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazingly detailed sepia painting of Cupid bestowing flowers on a young maiden. This navette shaped brooch, set in 15K gold, was a gift of love. On the reverse side can be seen two s...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Georgian "Regard" Basket Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K gold cannetille basket brooch set across the top with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. The first letters of the stones sp...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian stickpin of a bearded collie or English sheepdog in Essex crystal and set in an 18K twisted rope border around its frame and a large 9K gold pin that measures 4.25 inches long including the pin. Keep your lovely furry companion with you all day. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a three-dimension trompe l'oeil effect. The image is then painted in realistic detail. The scale of this Essex crystal dog pin is quite unusual and especially wonderful. We rarely seem find such spectacular Essex crystal representations of dogs. Note that one of the photos shows the model with 2 Essex crystal stickpins...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous cut steel brooch with three lyre shaped drops will sparkle day or night. Cut steel jewelry is said to have started in Woodstock, England wher...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful depiction of a peasant girl graces this micro mosaic brooch purchased during the Grand Tour and brought back to England to be set in an elaborate...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold
Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique micro-mosaic brooch depicting a King Charles spaniel set in silver gilt. Micro-mosaic jewelry and objects originated in Rome and became fa...
Category
Italian Brooches
Antique Pique Dove Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this charming brooch can rest on your shoulder or perch ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Tortoiseshell and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elaborate tortoiseshell butterfly brooch decorated with gold filigree set with turquoise and garnets. These rare pieces likely influenced the design of pique jewelry...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
English Victorian Angelic Cameo Gold Frame Brooch by J. Mouhe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cherubs dancing on clouds adorn this heavenly antique bull's mouth shell cameo brooch carved in mid century France by a Parisian by the name of J. Mouhe and set with an ornate 18K go...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Essex crystal carving of a horse and jockey surrounded by rose diamonds. Perhaps they are symbolic of the winners wreath. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver. Fun to wear alone on a lapel or with companions on one's sh...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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