An elegant old thing. Tests at 16k but I think it's just a heavy thick plating and not solid, though it is a heavy thing. The setting is just beautiful, a floral bouquet carved of ivory. This style of brooch is mid-late Victorian. It has a fine long pin and an added guard chain and pin, just to be sure you don't accidentally unhook the clasp in wear and have it drop. Such a pretty thing. Don't be fooled by the huge enlargements, the carving is delicate and so pretty in actual size. Roses, daisies, a nice bouquet you'll always love owning. From my own jewelry stashes of decades.
Very good to excellent condition, as you can see from all the photos. I think you'll notice that one side is different. I'm unsure if it was made like that, perhaps to attach a watch or something, or if it's missing one section, but I think it's the original form. Possibly made to present a ribbon? Like an award brooch? Shown in our photos in a period presentation box, but it is just for display.
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Our offering exceeds the age limitation of "more than 100 years of age", and is well within the exemption for CITES regulation. If imported, met the CITES regulation. This item will be handled and shipped from our Utah business, and is not available for shipment internationally, nor within the USA to California, NY, Nevada, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington if it contains ivory, sorry. Please see our small print for more details.
