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Victorian Niello Frame Brooch Pin with Instant Ancestors
$ 190.00
Oh, my gosh, how much do you love these two? That hair, those eyes, so young in a time where 25 was considered getting on. I like to refer to pieces like this as coming with ‘instant ancestors.’ Sure, you could swap them out for ancestors of your own, but would you really want to?
This fantastic niello frame brooch is quite a rare find. Niello is a special type of enameling that was quite common in Victorian era jewels, a mix of metal alloy powder was used instead of glass powder in a similar technique. This one is accented with rose gold stars. The frame opens in the back, it’s a bit rough on one edge of the back, see photos for detail. The brooch measures 1 1/8 inches across and 1 1/4 inches high, it weighs 4.6 grams.
While it’s unmarked, this one tests as sterling silver. It was most certainly made in England, right around 1870-1880.
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase from my shop. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
SKU: BH0412091G
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ITEM ID:Lockets began to appear in Europe sometime during the 16th century. They were worn to keep safe religious relics, good luck charms, perfumed sponges, or even tiny love letters. Ladies of the court liked to fill theirs with scented oils, and had them made specially into vinaigrettes, as the ballroom heat could cause quite a bit of fainting. By the height of the Victorian age wearing a locket was considered essential for day wear, especially after Prince Albert gifted his beloved Queen Victoria a bracelet of nine heart lockets, one for each of their children. Once they had reached the height of courtly fashion, the popularity of lockets spread to the middle class where they were given as gifts within a gift, with a painted portrait of a lover’s eye, a small note, or a private token, tucked clandestinely inside.
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