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Large Pietra Dura 18ct Gold Victorian Brooch

690C
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a really good example of a Victorian pietra dura brooch. “Pietra dura” which is italian for “Hard stone” refers to a Florentine mosaic technique that is descendant from the Roman opus sectile mosaic style. In this technique, carefully sawn pieces of gemstones are fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle to form an image. It is an incredibly painstaking process and this brooch is exceptionally fine workmanship and is in the form of a bunch of roses and forget me nots. The 18ct gold mount has applied gold in the Etruscan Revival style that was popular at that time. It was made circa 1860-1880 in Italy. The 18ct gold mount may be English. It is in excellent condition.

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Item Number:
690C
Materials:
Measurements:
Width 6.5cm in width
Height 5cm
Place of Origin:
Italy
Discovered:
1 year ago

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Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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