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Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch
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Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A wonderful extra-large example of a solid silver antique crescent brooch set with beautiful sparkling old-cut pastes.

Marked "935" - a silver fineness higher than sterling silver (925). We most often see 935 on vintage pieces from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The brooch is in excellent antique condition and fastens with a typical C clasp.

Size: Approximately 10.3cm tip to tip (just over four inches) and 6mm wide at the centre. The pastes range in size from approx 1mm to 10mm.

Weight: 12.3g.

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Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Paste Brooch to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08313551
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Stamped 935 mark: Continental silver standard used from the late nineteenth century.
Simple C-clasp fitting: fastener style used before modern safety catches.
Hand-cut paste stones: faceting typical of late nineteenth-century glass gems.
Crescent moon form: celestial motif widely fashionable in late Victorian jewellery.

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
0.6cm (0.24")
Width
10.3cm (4.06")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044793
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Description
A wonderful extra-large example of a solid silver antique crescent brooch set with beautiful sparkling old-cut pastes.

Marked "935" - a silver fineness higher than sterling silver (925). We most often see 935 on vintage pieces from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

fig 1. A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening.
fig 1. Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch

The brooch is in excellent antique condition and fastens with a typical C clasp.

Size: Approximately 10.3cm tip to tip (just over four inches) and 6mm wide at the centre. The pastes range in size from approx 1mm to 10mm.

Weight: 12.3g.

FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Paste Brooch to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08313551
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Stamped 935 mark: Continental silver standard used from the late nineteenth century.
Simple C-clasp fitting: fastener style used before modern safety catches.
Hand-cut paste stones: faceting typical of late nineteenth-century glass gems.
Crescent moon form: celestial motif widely fashionable in late Victorian jewellery.

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
0.6cm (0.24")
Width
10.3cm (4.06")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044793
Corvidae Antique
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

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Archive I A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening.

Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch

Archive II A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening. View II
Archive III A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening. View III
Archive IV A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening. View IV
Archive V A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening. View V
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Archive VIII A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening. View IX
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A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening.
Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch
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A Victorian crescent moon brooch set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in a silver setting with a long pin fastening.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Paste
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCrescent moon shape, Graduated paste stones, Closed back settings, Pin fastening
  • SizeH 0.6 cm (0 in) x W 10.3 cm (4 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This Victorian crescent moon brooch presents a large crescent shape rendered in solid silver with a silver colour finish. The piece is set with a single row of graduated clear paste stones in closed back settings, complemented by a long pin fastening and a typical C clasp. Additional visible details include graduated paste stones ranging from small to large sizes along the curved body, a metal safety pin mechanism running across the inner arch, and a marked fineness of "935" indicating continental silver work. Measuring 0.6 cm high, 10.3 cm wide, and 0.5 cm deep, the brooch is designed as an antique personal accessory. It suits wear on lapels, scarves, or garments for daily use or special occasions, functioning as a wearable piece of Victorian jewellery that integrates easily into contemporary wardrobes.

FAQs

Paste jewellery refers to leaded glass cut and polished to imitate natural gemstones, particularly diamonds. Originating in the eighteenth century and widely produced throughout the Victorian era, high-quality paste was crafted with foil backings to maximize light refraction and lustre.

These pieces were typically crafted using sterling silver or silver-topped gold settings to hold the glass stones. The paste stones were hand-cut and individually set, often backed with silver or copper foil within closed-back settings to enhance brilliance.

Authentic nineteenth-century paste features hand-cut facets that display subtle irregularities rather than machine precision. Settings are frequently closed at the back, and over time, moisture may cause the internal metallic foil to darken or oxidise slightly.

Brooches can be worn traditionally on coat lapels, collared shirts, or velvet ribbons as chokers. For interior display, antique jewellery is frequently presented inside velvet-lined shadow boxes or framed jewellery tray arrangements.

Because paste jewellery often features closed-back settings with foil underneath, it should never be submerged in water or liquid cleaner. Clean silver surfaces gently with a dry silver polishing cloth, and store the item in a dry, airtight environment to prevent tarnishing and foil moisture damage.
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