In the 19th century brooches are very popular, Victorian brooches are often decorated with pearls, diamonds, cameos and enamel. Under the reign of Queen Victoria we see mourning brooches, with hair, black enamel, names engraved in tribute to the deceased. At the French court the brooch was an indispensable accessory, it was part of the front of women’s bodices, it served as a messenger for lovers.
Victorian brooches
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800,00€Eros Love brooch in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique brooch decorated with openwork gold leaf depicting an antique scene with Eros leaning on a stele decorated with a flaming heart. The gold leaf is applied to a square of silk. The ring is encircled by gold and onyx. The back of the jewel opens to conceal a photograph or a lock of hair. Antique brooch, circa 1870. Sentimental jewellery, France.
Eagle head hallmark and PC goldsmith hallmark.
Diameter: 27 mm
Condition: scratches from use, tiny chip to the onyx
Weight : 8.17 gr
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1700,00€Antique Victorian Marianne brooch in 18 karat (750) rose gold and silver. Antique brooch decorated with an enamelled portrait Marianne (French symbol) wearing a Phrygian cap topped with a laurel wreath. The portrait is set off by a surround of rose-cut diamonds in a silver setting. Antique brooch, late Victorian period, circa 1880.
AA hallmark, owl and swan hallmarks (French State hallmarks for 18-karat gold and silver)
Diameter: 32 mm
Condition: enamel restoration
Weight : 18.15 gr
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1500,00€Enamel American flower brooch in Tiffany & Co’s style in rose and yellow gold 14 karats. Antique brooch representing a sweet pea with pink petals enamelled and matt. The representation of the flower is very naturalistic. On the flower, a diamond is set by six claws in yellow gold. American work, in the style of Paul Farnham for Tiffany & Co, circa 1890.
Scallop shell and trefoil hallmark
Size: 58 mm x 16 mmEstimated diamond weight: 0.05 ct
Note: the clasp is in rose gold 9k
Condition : scratches from useWeight : 5.18 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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700,00€Victorian portrait diamonds brooch in silver and rose gold 18 karats (750). Antique brooch with a lady’s portrait painted on ivory and protected by a glass. The portrait is surrounded by a pink gold border and a silver decoration forming a knot and foliage, set with 54 rose-cut diamonds. Late 19th century antique portrait brooch, Victorian period.
Owl and swan hallmarks
Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm
Dimensions of the portrait : 21 x 18 mmCondition : tiny scratches.
Weight : 7.20 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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240,00€Brooch in blackened steel made of a line winding on itself at the ends, holding a tassel also in steel. A very modern line for a jewel of the late nineteenth century. Victorian brooch, maybe from Germany.
No visible punch marks
Dimensions: 47 mm x 50 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 9,35 gr
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1615,00€French marquess crown brooch in yellow, rose gold 18 karats and platinum. Antique brooch representing a marquees crown. The base of the crown is decorated with round rubies and oval emeralds in a circular and triangular setting. These gems are framed by two lines of rose-cut diamonds in a platinum beaded setting. At the top, there is a stylized fleur-de-lis motif in a diamond setting, alternating with pearls. A decorative chain with jaseron mesh runs along both sides of the base of the crown. French brooch, late 19th century.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions of the crown, without the chain : 19 x 38 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds : 0,49 carat
Estimated weight of rubies : 0.10 carat
Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.04 caratDiameter of the pearls : from 4.28 mm to 5.08 mm
Condition: oxidation, traces of glue and scratches, an emerald is lightly chipped
Weight : 6.73 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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380,00€Victorian grisaille brooch miniature in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Of circular shape, a lady’s portrait dressed as in 18th Century fashion is painted in grisaille (different shades of greys). The portrait is encircled by a rose gold circle, two branches with flowers inlaid with pearls cross each other on the upper part of the jewel. Six pearls decorate the contour of the brooch to highlight the lovely portrait. Antique brooch from the Victorian period, 19th century.
Swan and owl hallmarks
Height: 3,1 cm
Width: 2.8 cmNote: the fastening system works.
Condition: oxidation, wears, soldering to keep the compartment locked.Weight : 7,56 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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180,00€Victorian bow silver brooch. Shaped as a ribbon bow and decorated with half fine pearls, the brooch is holding pearl. French jewel of the 19th century, Victorian period.
Two swan hallmarks.
Height : 2 cm
Width: 3,6 cmNote : the fastening system works
Weight : 4 gr