Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch, 28ct Amethyst, 1892

Name: Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch, 28ct Amethyst, 1892
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1077500
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

Exquisite antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold statement brooch in Etruscan Revival style. Centred with a huge oval faceted amethyst that is raised in an openwork foliate setting. The gold is etched and engraved with wriggle work borders and decorated with filigree cannetille rope-work and applied bead and leaf design in the form of berry plants.

Wonderful deep and rich purple hue to the gemstone.

13.24 g

5.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm

Amethyst approximately 28 ct.

Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1892.

Very good antique condition. Small ding along the border on reverse; one of the ball decorations is pierced; part of the applied rope decoration is lacking in one place; tiny fleabites to stone; tiny split along the decorative pierced border.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.2cm (0.47")

Width

5.6cm (2.20")

Depth

2.6cm (1.02")

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1077500

Dealers Internal Reference

3519

Description

Exquisite antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold statement brooch in Etruscan Revival style. Centred with a huge oval faceted amethyst that is raised in an openwork foliate setting.

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The gold is etched and engraved with wriggle work borders and decorated with filigree cannetille rope-work and applied bead and leaf design in the form of berry plants.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

fig 1. Antique Victorian Etruscan revival 18ct yellow gold brooch, 28ct amethyst, 1892 — fig 1. Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch, 28ct Amethyst, 1892

Wonderful deep and rich purple hue to the gemstone.

13.24 g

5.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm

Amethyst approximately 28 ct.

Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1892.

Very good antique condition. Small ding along the border on reverse; one of the ball decorations is pierced; part of the applied rope decoration is lacking in one place; tiny fleabites to stone; tiny split along the decorative pierced border.