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ANTIQUE #SA1162815

Victorian Tortoiseshell Piqué Work Brooch, Gold & Silver Inlay, C.1860

£450    $607    €525
A fine Victorian piqué work brooch in a quatrefoil form, the dark tortoiseshell richly inlaid with gold and silver stars, dots and scrolls; four domed roundels with beaded rims and a central star. Original long pin with C-catch; gilt mounts. Presented in a period leather box.
 
Dimensions and weight: approx. 4 × 4 cm; 6.56 g.
 
Condition: very good for age; tiny nicks to the shell at inner junctions, light wear; inlay largely intact; pin secure.
 
Legal note: Worked hawksbill tortoiseshell, pre-1947 antique. UK domestic sale permitted. Export outside the UK requires CITES permits; we can arrange the paperwork, with all permit/courier costs borne by the buyer.
 
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.
 
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1162815
Dateline of this antique is 1860
Antique ID: SA1162815
Item: Victorian Tortoiseshell Piqué Work Brooch, Gold & Silver Inlay, C.1860 - (reference SA1162815)
Buying direct from seller: Gillers Antiques Ltd
£450



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Antique SA1162815 shown on this page was made in 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1860
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