Georgian Silver Dove Paste Saint Esprit Brooch

Name: Georgian Silver Dove Paste Saint Esprit Brooch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1170097
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

A beautiful late Georgian/early Victorian silver Saint Esprit articulated brooch set with sparkling old single-cut pastes. The Saint Esprit ("Holy Spirit") is a religious symbol which was popular in Catholic France from the late 18th century, particularly in the Normandy region.

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724. True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond. It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

SIZE: Approximately 3 x 4.5cm.

WEIGHT: 10.9g.

MATERIALS: Silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None. Tests as sterling silver.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition.

ERA: Georgian-Victorian (c.1714-1901).

Physical Dimensions

Height

4.5cm (1.77")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1170097

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Description

A beautiful late Georgian/early Victorian silver Saint Esprit articulated brooch set with sparkling old single-cut pastes.

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The Saint Esprit ("Holy Spirit") is a religious symbol which was popular in Catholic France from the late 18th century, particularly in the Normandy region.

Corvidae Antique

fig 1. Georgian Silver Dove Paste Saint Esprit Brooch

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724. True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond. It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

SIZE: Approximately 3 x 4.5cm.

WEIGHT: 10.9g.

MATERIALS: Silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None. Tests as sterling silver.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition.

ERA: Georgian-Victorian (c.1714-1901).

Physical Dimensions

Height

4.5cm (1.77")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Date of Manufacture