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Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Brooch with Gold and Silver Piqué Work

About the Item

Antique Victorian dome shaped tortoiseshell brooch inlaid with gold and silver piqué work. Diameter 3.1 cm / 1.2 inches. This beautiful fine quality brooch has the most incredibly detailed piqué work, which has been done by hand. It has the old "C" hook clasp and tube pin assembly. It is in very good condition. This superb highly decorative tortoiseshell brooch would have been worn as Victorian mourning jewellery after Prince Albert passed away.
  • Dimensions:
    Diameter: 1.2 in (30.48 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU85533768093
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