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Book Your AppointmentA most unusual early VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). brooch that was made circa 1840-1860. It is 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold or. above and is composed of a bow that has been studded with graduated turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after.. Suspended from it is a weeping heart that has also been paveA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. set with graduated turquoise. It opens to reveal a vinaigretteA small box for holding smelling salts or aromatic vinegar with perforations on the lid for the aroma to escape.
with a pierced grill that hinges open so that scented cloth could be placed inside. It also can be unattached from the bow as it is a padlock that hinges open, so it can be worn on its own if wanted.
This brooch would have been worn when out and about and used to fend off the unpleasant smells.
Just the best!
Unmarked. 15ct gold or above.
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