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Victorian 18K & Silver Turquoise Keepsake Brooch

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
Victorian 18K & Silver Turquoise Keepsake Brooch
Item/Description: Antique Victorian era 18K gold gilt wash over silver mourning memento brooch. Etruscan Revival design. Oval shape. Recessed center. Periphery set with oval cabochon Persian turquoise stones. Center cluster of round turquoise stones. Ornate hand-granulated design and ball accents. Exquisite craftsmanship. Hinged pin. Open back with celluloid cover for picture or hair memento. Unmarked.

Material: Spectrograph tested as 18K gold over silver, turquoise, celluloid

Dimensions: Length: 1 3/4"; Width: 1 1/2"; approximately 16 grams

Condition: Very Good for age. All turquoise stones present. Signs of age, use and wear including scratches, scuffs, patina. Please note, the center domed cluster lifts off, this appears to be original to design of brooch. It pushes in and fits snugly as seen in photos.

Age: Mid-Late 19th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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