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Antique Green Paste Silver Lizard Brooch | Victorian
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Antique Green Paste Silver Lizard Brooch | Victorian

1900 - 1920
Description

This wonderful Antique Victorian Lizard brooch has been modelled in 935 Silver and decorated with an array of glistening white paste, a stripe of emerald green paste down the back, and small cabochon red eyes. The lizard is fitted with a sturdy silver pin. You can be sure to wear this piece with confidence.

Insect and animal jewellery is highly collectable and symbolises good luck to the wearer during the Victorian Era.

Paste is a special type of hand-cut glass used since the 18th century to replicate Gemstones.

This little lizard would make a great addition to any collection or an ideal gift.

STONES

Paste

METAL

935 silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 4.0cm x 1.6cm

HALLMARKS

935

WEIGHT

5.1 grams

CONDITION

This antique paste lizard brooch remains in very good condition. All the stones are present and remain secure, with a few darkened over the years due to age. The pin is secure, allowing you to wear it with confidence. It is a great piece of jewellery, and it would make a perfect gift for any animal lover!

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Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Lizard Brooch to the Edwardian era.

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SD838
Description
This wonderful Antique Victorian Lizard brooch has been modelled in 935 Silver and decorated with an array of glistening white paste, a stripe of emerald green paste down the back, and small cabochon red eyes. The lizard is fitted with a sturdy silver pin. You can be sure to wear this piece with confidence.
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Insect and animal jewellery is highly collectable and symbolises good luck to the wearer during the Victorian Era.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. A Victorian silver lizard brooch set with green and clear paste stones.
fig 1. Antique Green Paste Silver Lizard Brooch | Victorian

Paste is a special type of hand-cut glass used since the 18th century to replicate Gemstones.

This little lizard would make a great addition to any collection or an ideal gift.

STONES

Paste

METAL

935 silver

fig 2. A Victorian silver lizard brooch set with green and clear paste stones.
fig 2. Antique Green Paste Silver Lizard Brooch | Victorian

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 4.0cm x 1.6cm

HALLMARKS

935

WEIGHT

5.1 grams

CONDITION

This antique paste lizard brooch remains in very good condition. All the stones are present and remain secure, with a few darkened over the years due to age. The pin is secure, allowing you to wear it with confidence. It is a great piece of jewellery, and it would make a perfect gift for any animal lover!

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Lizard Brooch to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172255
Dealers Internal Ref
SD838
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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FAQs

A Victorian paste brooch features hand-cut lead glass stones designed to simulate gemstones, set into precious metals such as silver during the nineteenth century.

These brooches were commonly constructed from silver or silver-topped gold, set with glass paste stones or natural gemstones such as emeralds, garnets, and diamonds.

Authentic pieces usually feature closed-back settings, silver tarnishing, foil backings behind the glass, and hand-cut facets typical of nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Antique brooches can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes or mounted on framed fabric mats as decorative wall displays when not being worn.

Clean gently using a soft dry cloth and avoid immersion in liquid, as moisture can ruin the delicate foil backing underneath paste stones.
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