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Georgian Cut Steel Bee Brooch on Branch

463Y
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A good example of a cut steel brooch that was made circa 1800-1820 in Birmingham. It is composed of a bee perched on a branch. It has been set with faceted cut steel. Cut steel jewellery was created from what was originally used for horseshoe nails in the 18th century. It was individually rivet set with small, individually faceted and polished steel studs, fashioned to catch the light and sparkle like the diamond cuts of that period. A lot of time was spent to create these little jewels and they are highly collectable today. This brooch is a good example of the art

Item Number
463Y
Measurements
Length 6.7cm
Bug 2.7cm by 2cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Condition
Very Good, 1 cut steel bead deficient
Discovered
2 years ago
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