1788210

Superb Victorian Gothic Revival Brooch w/ Box #1788210

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Superb Victorian Gothic Revival Brooch w/ Box #1788210
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We were so impressed by this astonishing mid-19th century Dutch jewel that we brought it in from Australia, where it had migrated from Holland. Its design perfectly captures the splendor of the Gothic and Renaissance Revival period and additionally shows Etruscan influence in the granulated scrollwork that surrounds the central cross on each dome. Also indicating great age are the large open C clasp; the early T hinge, which wobbles from side to side; and the extreme length of the pinstem, shortened from even greater length at some time for safety's sake.



Adding further to the rarity of this treasure, it comes with its original box of issue, shaped and sized to fit it, which tells us the jewel was fashioned for a particular customer. The box, a red oval with touches of gold and green, measures 2,75 inches by 1.75 inches by almost an inch deep and remains in reasonably good condition. Scrolling Victorian letters on the cover read: "Guldsmed Karl B. Kragh, Pilestraede 42".



Condition of the brooch is exquisite. It shows only slight loss of gilding on high points under magnification, as one would expect. The underlying metal is silver, but I can?t say whether it?s sterling or a slightly lower European grade. Attacking a piece of this quality with files and test acids is out of the question. Its size is about 2.25 inches by 1.5 inches, but the highly dimensional form makes it seem monumental.
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<tr><td>Condition:Fabulous</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Mid-19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Holland - Netherlands</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Karl B. Kragh</td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Superb Victorian Gothic Revival Brooch w/ Box</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Antique - Victorian - Gothic Revival - Renaissance Revival - Bit of Etruscan and Celtic</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Gilt Silver - Vermeil</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Albuquerque, NM</td></tr>
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