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A curious antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch from the mid 19th Century (Circa 1860) featuring a large dome of turquoise, expertly pave set around the outside and thirteen articulated golden tassels dangling below. Ā Ā
Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the mid 1800s when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same decorative fashion.Ā Ā
The piece has been crafted in 18ct and 15ct gold and features a long pin at the back. The safety lock clasp has been fitted over time to hold it more securely and a new loop has also been added at the top so it can be worn as a pendant as well.Ā
Itās certainly unique and is an exemplary piece of Etruscan revival jewellery, boasting excellent workmanship that is a testament to the original jeweller.
WEIGHT: 13.15 grams
MEASURES: Width 24mm x Height 57mm x Depth 12mm
METAL: 18ct/ 15ct Gold (Acid Tested)
STONES: Turquoise
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 ā 1880)
CONDITION: Good ā Some evidence of repair work and a few crooked tassel tips but this is considerable given its age.
ITEM NUMBER: 20-514
