What is the history of Victorian blue enamel brooches?

Blue enamel jewellery gained immense popularity during the mid-to-late 19th century, frequently incorporating gold accents, heraldic imagery, and intricate scrollwork inspired by French Rococo revival aesthetics.

What materials were traditionally used in 19th-century enamel brooches?

Craftsmen typically utilised high-karat gold, such as 15ct or 18ct yellow gold, paired with vitreous enamel formed by fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures.

How can you identify authentic 19th-century enamel jewellery?

Authentic pieces display hand-engraved details, pin mechanisms consistent with period manufacture (such as C-clasps or extended tubed hinges), and uniform vitreous enamel application without modern resin fills.

How can an antique gold and enamel brooch be styled today?

An antique brooch can be affixed to a tailored jacket lapel, used to secure a silk scarf, or mounted onto a dark velvet ribbon as a choker necklace.

How should antique enamel and gold jewellery be cleaned and stored?

Clean gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and harsh chemicals that could crack the vitreous enamel or degrade underlying solder joints.

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Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

Name: Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1152115
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Artisan Antiques

Description

We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique 18ct gold brooch made during the 19th century.

Spectacular on all fronts, this brooch exudes a regal and majestic air with its rich antique gold tone and royal blue enamelling.

The brooch features a three panel shield/cartouche design with two fleur de lys motifs flanking the central escutcheon. The decorations are incredibly detailed and fine with each border featuring scrolled and foliate motifs with additional gold swags connecting the three sections.

Historically, fleur de lys motifs have represented royalty (notably in France), and is associated with purity, light, and life. Furthermore, in Christianity, it is often related to Virgin Mary & The Holy Trinity, symbolizing faith, wisdom, and chivalry.

In addition to symbolism, such a design also offers the perfect opportunity to display a high level goldsmithing/enamelling with each little component culminating in a magnificent detailed brooch.

This brooch is most certainly distinguishing, whether be it within a collection, display or for wearing in special occasions.

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

Not only would this piece make for an excellent collectable/display but also serves as a wonderful piece of antique Victorian celestial jewellery to wear on special occasions, whether be it a party, ball or dinner. Certainly impressionable and distinguished, this piece would be a wonderful conversation starter and the perfect way to share your passion of history and antiques.

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

Size & Total Weight

4cm x 2.8cm

7.34g /0.236 troy oz

Condition: Great antique condition with no issues/damage, only minor surface wear commensurate with age - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details.

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.

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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*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this Antique Blue Enamel Brooch to the 19th Century.

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SA1152115

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Description

We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique 18ct gold brooch made during the 19th century.

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Spectacular on all fronts, this brooch exudes a regal and majestic air with its rich antique gold tone and royal blue enamelling.

Artisan Antiques

fig 1. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 1. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

The brooch features a three panel shield/cartouche design with two fleur de lys motifs flanking the central escutcheon. The decorations are incredibly detailed and fine with each border featuring scrolled and foliate motifs with additional gold swags connecting the three sections.

fig 2. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 2. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

Historically, fleur de lys motifs have represented royalty (notably in France), and is associated with purity, light, and life. Furthermore, in Christianity, it is often related to Virgin Mary & The Holy Trinity, symbolizing faith, wisdom, and chivalry.

fig 3. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 3. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

In addition to symbolism, such a design also offers the perfect opportunity to display a high level goldsmithing/enamelling with each little component culminating in a magnificent detailed brooch.

This brooch is most certainly distinguishing, whether be it within a collection, display or for wearing in special occasions.

fig 4. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 4. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

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

Not only would this piece make for an excellent collectable/display but also serves as a wonderful piece of antique Victorian celestial jewellery to wear on special occasions, whether be it a party, ball or dinner. Certainly impressionable and distinguished, this piece would be a wonderful conversation starter and the perfect way to share your passion of history and antiques.

fig 5. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 5. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

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

Size & Total Weight

4cm x 2.8cm

7.34g /0.236 troy oz

Condition: Great antique condition with no issues/damage, only minor surface wear commensurate with age - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details.

fig 6. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 6. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

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 7. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 7. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

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 8. A 19th-century 18ct gold brooch featuring three dark blue enamel oval cartouches decorated with gold heraldic motifs and rococo scrollwork. — fig 8. Antique Blue Enamel Fleur De Lys Brooch 18k Gold Triple Cartouche Design 19th C.

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.