The Antique Jewellery Company
Latest Finds What's Hot Expert Picks The Archive Sale Eras Collections
Contact Book Appointment
Wishlist Sign In
The Antique Jewellery Company
Free Delivery, Returns & Sizing
Book Your Appointment
The Antique Jewellery Company Experts since 1975Read Our Story
The Antique Jewellery Company

Victorian Vauxhall Glass Bee Brooch

275K
882 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a great looking bee. His wings and upper body are faceted Vauxhall glass with an edging of round glass and glass eyes. There are two kite registration marks underneath which is unusual. During the Victorian Era a diamond-shaped Design Registration Mark (1842-1883), known as a “kitemark” was used on jewellery and other decorative arts. These marks were stamped to indicate the date a particular design was registered, similar to a patent mark. Kitemarks from 1842-1867 consisted of the “Class” at the top within a circle, the “Year” at the top, the “Month” at the left point, “Day” at the right and “Bundle” number at the bottom. From 1868-1883 the “Day” was at the top, “Bundle” on the left, “Year” on the right and “Month” at the bottom. This practice stopped in 1884. I think this bug dates from around 1870.

The Details
Ollys Pick

This is a wonderful bee brooch!

Essentials

Item Number:
275K
Materials:
Measurements:
Length 4.5 cm
Width at widest point 2.5 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
5 years ago

Condition

Fair
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Slight chip underneath the glass on the right wing which was probably there when it was originally set

Ring Sizing

We offer one free complimentary sizing for this ring.

Ring sizing adds 2-3 working days to the delivery estimate.

Ring Sizing Icon
Current Ring Size

View Sizing Chart
Download our Measurer
More info

Delivery

We are pleased to offer FREE DELIVERY on all purchases.

All orders are fully insured and dispatched securely by our trusted partner, DHL Express.

Estimated Arrival Delivery
UK – 18th June
USA & Europe – 20th–24th June
Rest of World – 25th–27th June
More info, including Duties & Taxes

Returns

We are pleased to offer a 30 day, full money-back guarantee on all purchases.

UK Returns UK
FREE, with a pre-paid returns envelope

International Orders USA, Europe & Rest of World
Buyer pays for return postage and any taxes/duties applied
More info
Sustainable Luxury

The Responsible Choice

Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!

Find Out More
Sustainable Luxury
AJC Guarantee
Our Guarantee

Our Guarantee

We always stand by our five core principles:
Quality, Rarity, Expertise, Peace of Mind and Personal Touch

Find Out More