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Antique Victorian Insect Beetle Brooch Carnelian Pearl Glass Silver Gilt

$685.08
£514.74
€580
CA$943.36
A$1,055.80
CHF 552.67
MX$12,826.03
NOK 7,017.53
SEK 6,622.24
DKK 4,414.38

About the Item

This Victorian brooch is designed in the naturalistic style popular in the last quarter of the 19th century. The expressive beetle was handcrafted in the 1880's out of silver. The insects body is a claw set oval carnelian cabochon. The outlines of the wings are set with tiny natural pearls. The centre of each wing is decorated with red cabochon cut stones. The silver has been gilt. The head of the insect is set with a natural half pearl.
  • Metal:
    Silver
  • Stone:
    Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Ball Cut
  • Weight:
    7.3 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.03 in (26 mm)Depth: 0.28 in (7 mm)Length: 1.66 in (42 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490118818892

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