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Chester Assay 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch
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Chester Assay 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch

1900 - 1920
Description

An exquisite 9ct rose gold bar brooch, assayed at the sought after Chester Office and dating from the reign of King George V. The body is embellished with wire-work tendrils and leaves and has a central oval cabochon of blue green opal, designed in the Art Nouveau taste. The pin is secured with a 'C' clasp.

A delicate and lovely piece to enhance any outfit. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- Chester 1918.

Hallmarks :- 9ct, Chester town mark, date letter.

Height :- 1 cms.

Width :- 4 cms.

Depth :- 0.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Opal Bar Brooch to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190582
Dealers Internal Reference
AJ77
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Description
An exquisite 9ct rose gold bar brooch, assayed at the sought after Chester Office and dating from the reign of King George V.
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The body is embellished with wire-work tendrils and leaves and has a central oval cabochon of blue green opal, designed in the Art Nouveau taste.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The pin is secured with a 'C' clasp.

fig 1. An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs.
fig 1. Chester Assay 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch

A delicate and lovely piece to enhance any outfit. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- Chester 1918.

Hallmarks :- 9ct, Chester town mark, date letter.

Height :- 1 cms.

Width :- 4 cms.

Depth :- 0.5 cms.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Antique Opal Bar Brooch to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190582
Dealers Internal Ref
AJ77
Jeff Sims Antiques
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Archive I An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs.

Chester Assay 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch

Archive II An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs. View II
Archive III An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs. View III
Archive IV An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs. View V
Archive VI An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs. View VI
Archive VII An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs. View VII
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An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs.
Chester Assay 9ct Rose Gold & Opal Bar Brooch
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An antique 9ct rose gold bar brooch featuring a central oval cabochon opal framed by scrolled wirework and leaf motifs.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material9ct Rose Gold, Opal
  • ColourRose Gold
  • MotifsFoliate leaves, Scrollwork, Oval cabochon setting
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

An Edwardian bar brooch originates from 1910 and bears hallmarks from the Chester assay office alongside a 9ct gold stamp. The body consists of 9ct rose gold shaped into foliate leaf motifs at both ends, accompanied by delicate wirework scrollwork framing a central blue and green opal in an oval cabochon setting. The pin attaches at the back with a simple C-clasp mechanism. Elements visible in the photograph include the deep blue and turquoise play-of-colour within the central opal, the textured grain of the underlying grey fabric, and the pointed metal tip of the securing pin projecting past the leaf terminals. Measuring 1 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 0.5 cm deep, the jewel fits easily into a modern jewellery box or display case. It is worn pinned to clothing as an accessory or collected as an antique wearable item.

FAQs

Popularised in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a bar brooch features a central gemstone or decorative motif mounted onto a slender horizontal metal pin designed to secure lapels, scarves, or collars.

Edwardian bar brooches were commonly crafted from 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct rose and yellow gold, frequently featuring gemstones such as opals, sapphires, or seed pearls set amidst delicate wirework or foliate motifs.

Authentic British gold brooches feature stamped hallmarks indicating gold purity, such as 9ct or 375, along with official assay office marks like the Chester coat of arms and specific date letter codes.

An antique bar brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a tailored jacket, used to secure a silk neck scarf, or placed central on a buttoned collar for a structured accent.

Opals are delicate and sensitive to temperature changes, so they should be cleaned gently using a soft dry cloth while avoiding water immersion, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive chemical polishes.
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