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Silver, Marcasite & Coloured Paste Giardinetti Brooch

960S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A “Giardinetti” (“little gardens”) brooch. From the late 17th century onwards the Italian word was applied to describe articles of jewellery, rings or brooches mainly, with an intricate, openwork floral motif, consisting of various gems set in designs resembling flowers and often arranged in vases or baskets. This silver brooch is a such a pretty example and has been set with coloured cabochon pastes and graduated marcasite (iron pyrites). It was made circa 1910.
We have a few of these Giardinetti brooches in stock as they came from a private collection. Each one is slightly different so take your pick!

Item Number
960S
Measurements
Height 2.8cm
Width at widest point 3.8cm
Date & Origin
Edwardian (1901-1914)
Possibly French
Provenance
Possibly French
Hallmarks

Mark illegible, tested to silver.

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 weeks ago
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