Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The Amethyst is surrounded with clear paste stones, all facet cut to catch the light and are also set in rope twist, claw mounts. The brooch is secured with a strong hinged pin and C clasp. An excellent, versatile piece, making for a great gift idea.

Dimensions below.
Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK
£16.00 Europe
£18.00 Outside Europe
Condition :- Excellent, with no damage. The clasp works well and the pin hinge is strong. The brooch retains the lightest hint of the original gilding.
Hallmarks :- Unmarked, tests as silver.
Date :- 1890.
Diameter :- 2.9 cms.
Depth :- 1.4 cm.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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