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Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Winged Scarab Beetle Brooch
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Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Winged Scarab Beetle Brooch

19th century
Sold 7 December 2024 · Corvidae Antique
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Description

A cute Victorian winged scarab brooch in solid silver with lovely bright cornflower blue enamel. The bottom of the wings are plique-a-jour enamel which creates a pretty stained-glass window effect as the light shines through.

Scarab beetles represent immortality and resurrection, growth and development. There was a massive revival of interest in all things Egyptian during the 19th century in the Victorian Egyptian Revival period.

Marked 800 (silver fineness). There is also a stamp on the side of the pin but it is not legible.

The brooch is in good solid antique condition; the enamel has some areas of damage, see photos, and the pin is bent out of shape but fixes securely in place.

Size: Approximately 4.2 x 1.2cm.

Weight: 3.3g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.2cm (0.47")
Width
4.2cm (1.65")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Blue Enamel Scarab Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079211
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Description
A cute Victorian winged scarab brooch in solid silver with lovely bright cornflower blue enamel.
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The bottom of the wings are plique-a-jour enamel which creates a pretty stained-glass window effect as the light shines through.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An antique Victorian brooch crafted as a blue enamelled scarab beetle with outstretched wings.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Winged Scarab Beetle Brooch

Scarab beetles represent immortality and resurrection, growth and development. There was a massive revival of interest in all things Egyptian during the 19th century in the Victorian Egyptian Revival period.

fig 2. An antique Victorian brooch crafted as a blue enamelled scarab beetle with outstretched wings.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Winged Scarab Beetle Brooch

Marked 800 (silver fineness). There is also a stamp on the side of the pin but it is not legible.

The brooch is in good solid antique condition; the enamel has some areas of damage, see photos, and the pin is bent out of shape but fixes securely in place.

Size: Approximately 4.2 x 1.2cm.

Weight: 3.3g.

Height
1.2cm (0.47")
Width
4.2cm (1.65")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Blue Enamel Scarab Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079211
Corvidae Antique
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An antique Victorian brooch crafted as a blue enamelled scarab beetle with outstretched wings.
Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Winged Scarab Beetle Brooch
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An antique Victorian brooch crafted as a blue enamelled scarab beetle with outstretched wings.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsScarab beetle form, Outstretched wings, Cellular enamel detailing, Symmetrical patterning
  • SizeH 1.2 cm (0 in) x W 4.2 cm (2 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Egyptian Revival jewellery draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian motifs, such as scarabs, sphinxes, and hieroglyphs. It saw major revivals during the Victorian era following archaeological discoveries and again in the 1920s after the opening of Tutankhamuns tomb.

These pieces typically utilised sterling silver or gold metals combined with vitreous enamel techniques such as plique-a-jour or champleve to create vibrant, translucent colour fields mimicking natural insect shells.

Authentic pieces often feature period-appropriate fastenities like C-clasps or tube hinges, hand-applied enamel with natural age-related micro-craquelure, and traditional silver or gold hallmarks indicating the period of manufacture.

An antique brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a tailored blazer, fastened to the collar of a blouse, or used to secure a scarf, adding a distinctive historical accent to modern outfits.

Enamel is a form of glass and can chip or crack if dropped. Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth, avoid harsh chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners, and store separately in a padded jewellery box.
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