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Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890
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Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

19th century
Sold 3 December 2025 · Artisan Antiques
This “Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890” found a buyer.

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Description

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 'puffy' heart locket brooch made c.1890.

The brooch is made from solid 18ct gold and has a wonderful 'buttery' yellow gold tone that exudes Victorian elegance and opulence.

From the top bar suspends a freely moving heart locket which has been meticulously hand engraved with the most splendid scrolled acanthus motifs which not only reflect light wonderfully but also displays the high level of goldsmithing and craftsmanship of the period.

Owing to its design, it can be worn on a variety of clothes whether be it a blouse for the summer or on a coat in the winter as a lapel/chest brooch.

The reverse side presents a glass back locket which can be unmounted to insert a photo.

A truly exemplary piece of Romantic and endearing Victorian jewellery, ideal for antique lovers and those who wish to wear a distinguished choice, bound to be a conversation starter.

The brooch is unmarked as is common with articles of this period and as such we have tested it, indicating 18ct gold.

All of our jewellery come with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Size & Total Weight

4.2cm x 3cm (Heart: 1.7 x 1.6cm).

5.03g /0.162 troy oz

Condition: great antique condition with no damage or issues - only slight surface wear commensurate with age.

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. 

Please refer to the photos for further details. 

*Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only. 

FREE SHIPPING 

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this Victorian Gold Heart Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142755
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Description
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 'puffy' heart locket brooch made c.1890.
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The brooch is made from solid 18ct gold and has a wonderful 'buttery' yellow gold tone that exudes Victorian elegance and opulence.
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fig 1. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

From the top bar suspends a freely moving heart locket which has been meticulously hand engraved with the most splendid scrolled acanthus motifs which not only reflect light wonderfully but also displays the high level of goldsmithing and craftsmanship of the period.

fig 2. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 2. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

Owing to its design, it can be worn on a variety of clothes whether be it a blouse for the summer or on a coat in the winter as a lapel/chest brooch.

The reverse side presents a glass back locket which can be unmounted to insert a photo.

fig 3. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 3. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

A truly exemplary piece of Romantic and endearing Victorian jewellery, ideal for antique lovers and those who wish to wear a distinguished choice, bound to be a conversation starter.

The brooch is unmarked as is common with articles of this period and as such we have tested it, indicating 18ct gold.

fig 4. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 4. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

All of our jewellery come with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Size & Total Weight

4.2cm x 3cm (Heart: 1.7 x 1.6cm).

5.03g /0.162 troy oz

Condition: great antique condition with no damage or issues - only slight surface wear commensurate with age.

fig 5. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 5. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. 

Please refer to the photos for further details. 

fig 6. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 6. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only. 

FREE SHIPPING 

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

fig 7. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 7. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

fig 8. An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
fig 8. Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18k Gold with Wonderful Engravings C.1890

All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated this Victorian Gold Heart Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142755
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An antique 18K gold puffy heart brooch with intricate hand-engraved scrolling leaf motifs, suspended from a matching gold bar pin.
Antique Victorian 'Puffy' Heart Brooch 18K Gold with Wonderful Engravings c.1890
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18K Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHand-engraved foliate scrolls, Three-dimensional puffed shape, Bar pin suspension

Store the item in a soft-lined jewellery box away from moisture and direct sunlight, cleaning only with a dry microfibre cloth to protect the delicate engraved surface and hollow construction.

This piece can be worn pinned to a structured blazer lapel, fastened to a silk scarf, or displayed inside a glass tabletop vitrine as part of a curated collection of historic artefacts.

Authentic items feature period-appropriate hand-engraving, traditional tube or C-clasps, handmade pin stems, and characteristic wear patterns consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing techniques.

These pieces were typically crafted from low or high carat gold, such as 9ct or 18ct, often utilising rolled gold or thin sheet metal stamped into two halves and joined along a seam, suspended from a pin bar.

Victorian puffy heart brooches feature a hollow, three-dimensional inflated heart shape, often decorated with hand-engraved floral or foliate motifs, popular during the late 19th century as tokens of affection.
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