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Antique Silver Birds of Paradise 'Lover's" Brooch
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Antique Silver Birds of Paradise 'Lover's" Brooch

19th century
For Sale by AgAu Jewellery
Description

A superb Birds of Paradise Silver 'Lover's" Brooch. The stunning brooch is an intricately pierced silver brooch displaying a scene showing two birds of paradise in a fruit tree. It’s a lovely looking item is in excellent condition. The brooch measures 3.5cm in length x 2.6cm width. the pin measure 4.0cm also the pin and the hinge on the brooch connecting the pin is secure and in excellent condition. The brooch is Austro-Hungarian c.1880 based upon Japanese influence and the aesthetics movement. The total weight is 5.3 grams

Metal: Sterling Silver.

Stone(s): n/a

Measurements: Brooch 3.5cm long x 2.6cm wide. Pin 4.0cm long

Hallmarks: Tested for Sterling Silver

Maker/Age: Austro-Hungarian c.1880

Weight: 5.3g

Condition: Excellent condition

Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated this Antique Silver Bird Brooch to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08257810
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Long pin extending past the outer frame: fits early fastening styles.
Pierced fretwork with fine hand-engraved plumage: skilled hand craftsmanship.
Dark oxidisation settled deep into the recesses: natural age.
Softened facet edges on the crenellated border: gentle wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1036830
Dealers Internal Reference
AG2325
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Description
A superb Birds of Paradise Silver 'Lover's" Brooch.
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The stunning brooch is an intricately pierced silver brooch displaying a scene showing two birds of paradise in a fruit tree.
AgAu Jewellery

It’s a lovely looking item is in excellent condition. The brooch measures 3.5cm in length x 2.6cm width. the pin measure 4.0cm also the pin and the hinge on the brooch connecting the pin is secure and in excellent condition. The brooch is Austro-Hungarian c.1880 based upon Japanese influence and the aesthetics movement. The total weight is 5.3 grams

fig 1. An antique rectangular silver openwork brooch depicting two detailed birds surrounded by foliage and berries.
fig 1. Antique Silver Birds of Paradise 'Lover's" Brooch

Metal: Sterling Silver.

Stone(s): n/a

Measurements: Brooch 3.5cm long x 2.6cm wide. Pin 4.0cm long

Hallmarks: Tested for Sterling Silver

Maker/Age: Austro-Hungarian c.1880

Weight: 5.3g

Condition: Excellent condition

Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated this Antique Silver Bird Brooch to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08257810
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Long pin extending past the outer frame: fits early fastening styles.
Pierced fretwork with fine hand-engraved plumage: skilled hand craftsmanship.
Dark oxidisation settled deep into the recesses: natural age.
Softened facet edges on the crenellated border: gentle wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036830
Dealers Internal Ref
AG2325
AgAu Jewellery
AgAu Jewellery
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

To pay with a credit/debit/amex card, applepay & layaways shop online www.agauewellery.com or telephone orders 01617061316 / 07356262506.

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An antique rectangular silver openwork brooch depicting two detailed birds surrounded by foliage and berries.
Antique Silver Birds of Paradise 'Lover's" Brooch
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An antique rectangular silver openwork brooch depicting two detailed birds surrounded by foliage and berries.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBirds of paradise, Openwork frame, Botanical foliage, Notched border
  • SizeH 2.6 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 0.6 cm (0 in)

This Victorian Austro-Hungarian brooch originates from 1880, produced in silver with a metallic silver colour. The rectangular openwork frame holds a detailed scene depicting two birds among botanical foliage and berries, finished with a notched border. Additional elements visible in the construction include a secure metal pin, an operational hinge on the reverse, and fine linear engraving across the birds' bodies. The brooch measures 2.6 cm high by 3.5 cm wide with a 0.6 cm depth, and the pin extends to 4.0 cm long. Such a piece suits personal wear as an accessory fastened to garments, scarves or hats during daily use.

FAQs

Bird motifs in 19th and early 20th-century jewellery frequently served as sentimental symbols, with paired birds representing love, devotion, and fidelity.

These brooches were commonly crafted from sterling silver or continental silver alloys, often incorporating hand-engraved details, pierced openwork, and tube-hinge pin fittings.

Authentic period pieces often feature original pin mechanisms, makers marks or silver purity hallmarks, and show natural oxidisation within the recessed detailed carving.

An antique silver brooch can be attached to coat lapels, heavy knitwear, scarves, or fabric collars to add structural detail to modern garments.

Clean silver brooches using a dry, soft silver-polishing cloth, avoiding liquid dips that strip away the dark patina in low-relief areas.
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