Victorian Birdwatching

Funny "Novelty" Brooch Made of Gold, Silver & Diamonds, England c. 1890


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Funny "Novelty" Brooch Made of Gold, Silver & Diamonds, England c. 1890
Funny "Novelty" Brooch Made of Gold, Silver & Diamonds, England c. 1890
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As early as the late 1860s, a jewellery fashions began that was so eccentric that we still ask ourselves today: were they serious? The so-called "novelty" jewellery broke all conventions. Suddenly, aquariums with small fish motifs made of rock crystal were hanging from women's ears. Shortly afterwards, miniature saucepans dangled from earlobes, and in the 1880s, golden mice even scurried across the arms of fine society ladies. Curious, short-lived - but guaranteed to be a topic of conversation at every Victorian tea party. Our brooch from around 1890, made in Victorian England, also falls into this wonderful category. It shows an affectionate little bird that has made itself comfortable on a golden branch. It has dutifully built a nest and laid two eggs in it - represented by delicate natural pearls. The little companion's plumage sparkles in rose cut diamonds and shines in fine enamel. And, as is only fitting, he keeps a watchful eye on his little home. While the bird itself is made of silver, the branch and nest shine in the warm glow of 15-carat gold - an alloy that was only used in England until 1932. A piece of jewellery that shows: Even in the Victorian era, ladies and jewelers had a sense of humor - and to this day, the little bird can live up to its function as a conversation piece. We discovered the dainty brooch in the south of England.
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Funny "Novelty" Brooch Made of Gold, Silver & Diamonds, England c. 1890
Victorian Birdwatching
€ 980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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