Victorian Silver Enamel Brooch 1900 - 1920

Name: Victorian Silver and Enamel Articulated Brooch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1175217
Price: 235 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Victorian sterling silver and coloured enamel brooch featuring a heraldic shield surmounted by a crown and flanked by sceptre motifs.

Victorian Silver and Enamel Articulated Brooch

Ref: SA1175217

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During the Victorian era, heraldic jewellery surged in popularity due to a romantic revival of medieval history, chivalry, and national pride. Pieces featuring coats of arms, crowns, and crossed sceptres were produced as commemorative tokens, patriotic ornaments, or family crest displays.

Victorian heraldic brooches were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or low-carat gold, paired with champleve or cloisonne enamel. The technique involved carving troughs into the metal surface, filling them with powdered glass vitreous enamel, and firing it at high temperatures.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct clasps, such as long pin stems extending beyond the brooch body, alongside simple C-clasps or tube hinges. They also display hand-engraved details beneath translucent vitreous enamel and natural oxidisation on silver surfaces.

As a small personal item, antique jewellery can be displayed within a velvet-lined shadowbox frame, mounted under a glass dome cloche, or arranged on a vintage trinket tray to serve as a tactile decorative accent.

Clean silver components gently using a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding chemical dips that can strip enamel or intentional patination. Keep the item away from direct water immersion, extreme heat, and ultrasonic cleaners to prevent enamel cracking.

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Victorian Silver and Enamel Articulated Brooch