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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

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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...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, 18k 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...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

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Victorian 15 Karat Gold Psyche And Cupid Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1870. The piece features a shell cameo depicting Psyche and Cupid. Weight: 15.99g Size: 5.5x5cm IMPORTANT: As a buy...
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Victorian 18 Karat Gold Psyche And Cupid Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
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