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Antique Old Cut Paste Sterling Silver Witches Heart Brooch Pin
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Antique Old Cut Paste Sterling Silver Witches Heart Brooch Pin

19th century
Description

This sweet antique brooch, modelled in silver, displays a heart encrusted with many paste stones, glistening as they catch the light.

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

This fantastic brooch looks fabulous worn and would make a great addition to any collection.

STONES

Paste

METAL

Sterling silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.6cm x 2.4cm, including bail

HALLMARKS

925

WEIGHT

5.6 grams

CONDITION

This antique paste heart brooch remains in very good condition. The stones are all secure, and it looks fabulous whilst worn, sparkling immensely. There is a light patina in keeping with age. It would make a superb addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Witches Heart Brooch to the Victorian era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219785
Dealers Internal Reference
SD710
Description
This sweet antique brooch, modelled in silver, displays a heart encrusted with many paste stones, glistening as they catch the light.

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

fig 1. An antique silver heart-shaped brooch featuring a classic twisted witches heart silhouette set with a row of round cut paste stones.
fig 1. Antique Old Cut Paste Sterling Silver Witches Heart Brooch Pin

This fantastic brooch looks fabulous worn and would make a great addition to any collection.

STONES

Paste

METAL

Sterling silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.6cm x 2.4cm, including bail

HALLMARKS

925

WEIGHT

5.6 grams

fig 2. An antique silver heart-shaped brooch featuring a classic twisted witches heart silhouette set with a row of round cut paste stones.
fig 2. Antique Old Cut Paste Sterling Silver Witches Heart Brooch Pin

CONDITION

This antique paste heart brooch remains in very good condition. The stones are all secure, and it looks fabulous whilst worn, sparkling immensely. There is a light patina in keeping with age. It would make a superb addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Witches Heart Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219785
Dealers Internal Ref
SD710
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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Antique Old Cut Paste Sterling Silver Witches Heart Brooch Pin

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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
Verified Since Jun 2022
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An antique silver heart-shaped brooch featuring a classic twisted witches heart silhouette set with a row of round cut paste stones.
Antique Old Cut Paste Sterling Silver Witches Heart Brooch Pin
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An antique silver heart-shaped brooch featuring a classic twisted witches heart silhouette set with a row of round cut paste stones.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Paste
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWitches heart motif, Openwork frame, Paste stone setting, Pin fastening

This Victorian antique brooch takes the form of a twisted witches heart crafted from sterling silver and set with a continuous row of round cut paste stones. The openwork frame presents a silver finish with a light patina showing signs of age, alongside a horizontal pin fastening on the reverse. The piece rests inside a velvet-lined box upholstered in rich blue fabric featuring a cream-coloured satin interior lid and a small brass-toned closure knob at the base. Measuring 2.6 cm x 2.4 cm, this sparkling accessory adapts easily to personal styling when pinned to lapels, scarves, or collars on daily outfits. It serves as a wearable historic jewel for modern collections or adds subtle historic charm to evening wear.

FAQs

The witches heart design emerged in the seventeenth century and gained widespread popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Recognised by its distinctive curved, asymmetrical tail pointing to the right, it was originally worn as a talisman to protect against evil spirits and later evolved into a symbol of being spellbound by love.

Antique paste jewellery features leaded glass hand-cut and polished to emulate the refraction and brilliance of natural gemstones like diamonds. These stones were typically set into sterling silver or closed-back foil-backed settings to enhance their luminosity.

Authentic antique paste stones often feature hand-cut facets, black dots painted on the culet to simulate depth, and closed-back metal settings. Unlike modern glass crystals, original paste stones exhibit softer wear patterns and distinct historical cutting styles under magnification.

Antique brooches can be artfully displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes or mounted on framed linen backdrops as wall art. Alternatively, placing them atop decorative trinket dishes or vintage jewellery boxes adds a historic accent to a dressing table.

Paste jewellery must be kept away from water and liquids, as moisture can damage the foil backing beneath the stones. Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth, and store the piece in a dry, airtight box away from direct light and humidity.
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