Late Victorian Fun Monkey Bar Brooch

A Victorian diamond lyre brooch, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 7.2 carats, the centre with laurel leaf motif...

A late Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond brooch, the naturalistically modelled lizard encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and embellished to the spine with a row of nine graduated oval mixed-cut demantoid garnets, all silver set to a yellow gold mount, circa 1890, measuring approximately 6x1.9cm, gross weight 6.3 grams. This antique brooch is in excellent condition. Unmarked, tested as 14ct gold and silver. A wonderful late Victorian brooch in the shape of a lizard. Brooches in the shape of naturalistically formed insects and reptiles became popular in the late nineteenth century, and this realistically crafted lizard is a wonderful example of this style. The lizard is set throughout with glinting diamonds, with a line down its back of lime-green demantoid garnets. The eyes are set with glinting rubies and the lizard’s feet...

A late Victorian ruby and diamond bow brooch, the centrally set ruby surrounded by an old-cut diamond-set cluster, bow parts alternately-se...

A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the thorax with a round cabochon emerald, the abdomen with a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, the eyes set with round faceted rubies, and the wings embellished with faceted emeralds, rose-cut diamonds and two pear-shaped rubies, all millegrain-set in platinum and yellow gold mount, with gold brooch fitting, circa 1900, measuring 4.5 x 2.2 cm, gross weight 9.9 grams. This antique brooch is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold and platinum. This beautiful late Victorian butterfly brooch...

This is a Victorian 15ct gold bar brooch. The brooch features a central pearl set star with a pearl set flower on each side. There is also a beautifully detailed section at each end....

This wonderful Victorian bar brooch comes directly from the floral Art Nouveau period. This antique brooch features two twisted bars with balls on the end, each ball is covered with ...

Antique Victorian Driving Monkeys Paste Stone Brooch – 19th Century Silver Bicycle Brooch This antique Victorian brooch features a charming scene of monkeys driving a bicycle, crafted in the 19th century from silver. The brooch is fully functional, with the monkeys in motion and the wheels turning, offering a playful and dynamic element to this unique and highly collectible piece of jewelry. Symbolism of the Monkeys: Monkeys are often seen as symbols of playfulness, curiosity, and intelligence. In many cultures, they also represent mischief and adaptability. The inclusion of monkeys in this brooch may evoke a sense of whimsy and joy, while their movement could symbolize the balance of effort and fun, making this brooch not only a piece of jewelry but also a conversation starter with rich symbolism. Composition: • Materials: Silver, antique paste stones...

Charming paste set monkey dangling from a bar. Completely set in sterling with handmounted pastes circa 1880s. Unusual novelty piece from the Victorian era.
Excellent condition.