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Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

$6,500
£5,022.38
€5,806.34
CA$9,184.97
A$10,301.55
CHF 5,394.76
MX$125,173.94
NOK 68,504.48
SEK 64,947.07
DKK 43,341.30

About the Item

Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century. Victorians with fascinated with the idea of travel to other planets from the romantic science novels (Jules Verne; From the Earth to the Moon) from that period. This rendition is particularly unusual as the character portrayed is quite solemn and it appears to have a rose diamond "tear" rolling down his nose from his diamond eye. Jewelry was symbolic and held multiple meanings so one can assume this wonderful brooch was more than a fine jeweler acknowledging the novelties of the moment. 1880s . Excellent condition. 1.75" x .75"
  • Metal:
    14k Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Excellent.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: AU130420461642

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