hawkantiques_____fine antique jewellery

FABULOUS
MINIATURE BROOCH
GOLD & PEARLS
*GEORGIAN*
A Very pretty & Massive GEORGIAN brooch - dates 1780/1800 circa
Exquisitely Hand Crafted in Solid 9 KT Rose Gold with 24 Kt Layer (Mercury Technique) as used at that Age - Substantial weight 12.3 grams
SUPERB CRAFTING
& DESIGN
Shaped like coiled Snakes on Either side - Leading to the Central Framed MINIATURE Depicting a Delicious Lady with Large Feather's Hat
Fabulous Execution for the Miniature which was Done on IVORY - Still Very Vivid & Sharp Colors - Kept Under Glass -
The Brooch is Fully Enhanced with Natural Pearls
Very Nice GEORGIAN Example
Fine Antique Conditions
Measures: 1" x 2"1/8th
Original Pin & C Clasp on the Back - No Sign of repairs
A FANTASTIC ADDITION to Any Lover of the Period...Don't Miss It!
METAL: 9 Kt rose gold with 24 kt yellow gold - mercury layered - (tested)
PERIOD: Georgian, mid to end of 1700
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: European
HALLMARKS: none
GEMSTONES: 21 natural seed pearls ranging in diameter from 1.6 mm to 2.7 mm
MEASURES: 1" x 2"1/8th
WEIGHT: 12.3 grams



