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Antique Victorian paste crescent brooch, Moon, Sterling silver
Antique Victorian paste crescent brooch, Moon, Sterling silver
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A very pretty late Victorian, silver and paste crescent brooch.
A beautiful chunky curved moon set with pretty sparkling paste stones, resembling diamond with plenty of sparkle.
Paste jewellery despite being used as a low cost substitute for diamond on 18th to 20th century is now highly sought after in its own right.
It has a very long history with a form of paste dating all the way back to the Roman empire.
In the 18th century it experienced a surge and was made from heavy Flint glass, specially crafted to imitate the brilliance and fire of diamonds.
Crescent moons were a popular motif in Victorian and later Edwardian jewellery, they are attributed to a number of meanings from feminine strength to changes or new chapters.
The brooch is Unmarked tests as sterling silver, c1890s, late Victorian era.
It has an old C type clasp.
Approx measurements:
1.25" width
1.25" height
Weighs approx 7.42 grams
Condition:
Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age.
Any questions or queries please contact us.
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A beautiful chunky curved moon set with pretty sparkling paste stones, resembling diamond with plenty of sparkle.
Paste jewellery despite being used as a low cost substitute for diamond on 18th to 20th century is now highly sought after in its own right.
It has a very long history with a form of paste dating all the way back to the Roman empire.
In the 18th century it experienced a surge and was made from heavy Flint glass, specially crafted to imitate the brilliance and fire of diamonds.
Crescent moons were a popular motif in Victorian and later Edwardian jewellery, they are attributed to a number of meanings from feminine strength to changes or new chapters.
The brooch is Unmarked tests as sterling silver, c1890s, late Victorian era.
It has an old C type clasp.
Approx measurements:
1.25" width
1.25" height
Weighs approx 7.42 grams
Condition:
Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age.
Any questions or queries please contact us.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
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