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Edwardian Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch
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Edwardian Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

This pretty Edwardian brooch has a Van Cleef and Arpels-style clover shaped centrepiece with beautiful royal blue guilloche enamel adorned with tiny natural white pearls. The brooch, in gold and silver, is a memorial or anniversary piece with a hidden inscription engraved on the back: Jan'y 24 1885-1910.

SIZE: 3.5 x 1.7cm.

WEIGHT: 2.9g.

MATERIALS: Silver, gold, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition; there is a tiny blemish beneath the surface of the enamel which is visible only when the brooch is worn one way up (see photos) but if you wear it the other way you can't see it at all and the surface of the enamel is intact.

ERA: Edwardian (c.1901-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Edwardian Enamel Pearl Brooch to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09307180
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Hand-engraved date on the reverse: 1910 fixes the year.
Translucent blue guilloche enamel: fine engine-turned metal ground beneath.
Simple tube hinge and C-clasp: traditional early 20th-century brooch assembly.
Fitted silk-lined jeweller's box: original retail presentation from St Albans.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186740
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Description
This pretty Edwardian brooch has a Van Cleef and Arpels-style clover shaped centrepiece with beautiful royal blue guilloche enamel adorned with tiny natural white pearls.
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The brooch, in gold and silver, is a memorial or anniversary piece with a hidden inscription engraved on the back: Jan'y 24 1885-1910.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls.
fig 1. Edwardian Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch

SIZE: 3.5 x 1.7cm.

WEIGHT: 2.9g.

MATERIALS: Silver, gold, pearl.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition; there is a tiny blemish beneath the surface of the enamel which is visible only when the brooch is worn one way up (see photos) but if you wear it the other way you can't see it at all and the surface of the enamel is intact.

ERA: Edwardian (c.1901-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Edwardian Enamel Pearl Brooch to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09307180
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Hand-engraved date on the reverse: 1910 fixes the year.
Translucent blue guilloche enamel: fine engine-turned metal ground beneath.
Simple tube hinge and C-clasp: traditional early 20th-century brooch assembly.
Fitted silk-lined jeweller's box: original retail presentation from St Albans.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186740
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An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls.
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Archive I An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls.

Edwardian Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch

Archive II An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View II
Archive III An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View X
Archive XI An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View XI
Archive XII An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls. View XII
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An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls.
Edwardian Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch
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An Edwardian gold bar brooch featuring a central quatrefoil motif decorated in cobalt blue guilloche enamel and surrounded by pearls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGold, Silver, Enamel, Pearl
  • ColourBlue, Gold
  • MotifsQuatrefoil motif, Guilloche enamel, Pearl accents, Bar pin mechanism
  • SizeH 1.7 cm (1 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian bar brooch combines gold and silver components with a central clover-shaped centrepiece finished in royal blue guilloche enamel. Natural white pearls accent the design along the outer edges of the quatrefoil motif, at its exact centre, and along the horizontal bar mechanism. The rear surface bears a hidden engraved inscription dated Jan'y 24 1885-1910, marking a specific anniversary or memorial occasion from the period. Measuring 1.7 cm high and 3.5 cm wide, the piece maintains an antique condition with a minor subsurface blemish in the enamel layer visible under close inspection. Wearers can secure this jewel to lapels, scarves, or collars as a traditional decorative accessory, integrating historic Edwardian craftsmanship into everyday attire.

FAQs

Edwardian jewellery, created between 1901 and 1910, is known for delicate craftsmanship, light compositions, and refined decorative techniques. Guilloche enamelling, where precise geometric patterns are engraved into metal before semi-translucent enamel is applied, became prominent during this era alongside pearl and gemstone accents.

Edwardian bar brooches typically combine precious metals such as gold, silver, or platinum with fine ornamentation. Decorative focal points frequently feature engine-turned vitreous enamel, natural seed pearls, and small accent gemstones mounted onto a sturdy metal bar frame.

Authentic pieces display fine, uniform guilloche engraving beneath smooth vitreous enamel, along with period-correct pin mechanisms such as simple C-clasps or tube hinges. Original items often carry era-appropriate purity hallmarks or maker marks on the reverse of the setting or pin stem.

While traditionally worn on coat lapels or dress collars, antique brooches can also be styled on fabric handbags, scarves, or hat ribbons. Within an interior setting, collectors frequently display antique jewellery mounted in glass shadow boxes or arranged in velvet dressing table trays.

Enamel and pearls require gentle maintenance to prevent damage. Clean the piece using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical dips, ultrasonic cleaners, or excess water which can cause micro-fractures in vitreous enamel or erode organic pearl surfaces.
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