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A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"
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A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"

19th century
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Large Early French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony Paste Brooch 9 cm / 3.5"

This is an exquisite antique brooch/pin from mid 19th century.

The solid silver gilt chalcedony paste design is adorned with a beautiful large old European cut paste stones in clear and green.

This is a large statement piece and measures 9 cm/3.5 inches and is perfect for any early antique costume jewellery collection.

The brooch/pin is ideal for those who appreciate fine jewellery and is a must-have for vintage and antique jewellery enthusiasts.

The metal is yellow metal and the era is circa 1850. This is a timeless piece that will never go out of style. The colours on this brooch are so vibrant and held by a delicate gold on silver setting, with the cloudy white stone background to let the paste stones really stand out. This is in superb antique condition and has been very well cherished.

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Bushells Antiques has dated this French Silver Gilt Brooch to the 19th Century.

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Large Early French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony Paste Brooch 9 cm / 3.5"

This is an exquisite antique brooch/pin from mid 19th century.

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The solid silver gilt chalcedony paste design is adorned with a beautiful large old European cut paste stones in clear and green.
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fig 1. An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents.
fig 1. A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"

This is a large statement piece and measures 9 cm/3.5 inches and is perfect for any early antique costume jewellery collection.

The brooch/pin is ideal for those who appreciate fine jewellery and is a must-have for vintage and antique jewellery enthusiasts.

fig 2. An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents.
fig 2. A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"

The metal is yellow metal and the era is circa 1850. This is a timeless piece that will never go out of style. The colours on this brooch are so vibrant and held by a delicate gold on silver setting, with the cloudy white stone background to let the paste stones really stand out. This is in superb antique condition and has been very well cherished.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this French Silver Gilt Brooch to the 19th Century.

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Archive I An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents.

A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 cm / 3.5"

Archive II An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View II
Archive III An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View III
Archive IV An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View IV
Archive V An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View V
Archive VI An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View VI
Archive VII An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View IX
Archive X An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents. View X
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An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents.
A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 cm / 3.5"
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An ornate rectangular French silver gilt brooch featuring three large central clear paste stones mounted over white chalcedony with green paste accents.
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Silver gilt brooches incorporating paste stones and chalcedony gained widespread popularity in 19th-century France. Skilled artisans crafted leaded glass paste to emulate precious gemstones, offering elaborate decorative craftsmanship for formal wear.

These items typically combine silver gilt or vermeil metalwork with hand-cut chalcedony quartz and paste glass stones, often secured using collet or claw mountings.

Authentic period examples often feature French hallmarks such as the boars head stamp, closed-back gemstone settings, and characteristically delicate foliate scrollwork.

Antique brooches can be framed within fabric-lined shadow boxes, mounted on velvet display stands, or arranged on dressing table trays as decorative accents.

Keep paste jewellery clear of liquids to protect the delicate metallic foil underlying the glass stones; clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth.
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