Magnificent Brooch of Historicism With Diamonds in Gold, c- 1885

A love of ornamentation defined jewellery design in the 1880s. Ornamentation had remained from the previous decades, when goldsmiths tried their hand at making copies of ancient Etruscan or Assyrian jewellery. They had learned the art of granulation and how to work with overlays made of the finest gold wires, and by incorporating these design features, something very unique soon emerged that was not reminiscent of antiquity, but which today characterizes the image of jewellery from the 1880s. This piece of jewellery, to be worn as a brooch, belongs in this context. The circles of golden wires and beads are even allowed to stand on their own, forming the actual basic shape of the work, the elongated boat. The brooch thus gives the impression of a delicate piece of wafer-thin lace. In the center, five old European cut diamonds create a shimmering focal point. The brooch is made of gold, which shimmers wonderfully rich and velvety thanks to additional fine gold plating. The brooch came to us from London. It is beautifully preserved and its medium size makes it particularly versatile.

Estimate:£1,010.82

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