Brooch - Silver - Early 20th century

Large antique brooch, late 19th century, early 20th century, in solid silver, Oriental-inspired workmanship, probably from artisanal production in Southeast Europe under Ottoman influence.

The brooch features a richly pierced structure with an ornate design comprising a central red glass cabochon imitating garnet. At the top there is a small glass stone imitating turquoise. At the lateral ends, two small white cabochons, probably wax beads, complete the piece. A small rhinestone is also visible in the lower part.

Traces of vermeil are visible in places, creating a subtle contrast with the silver and highlighting certain decorative elements. A slight wear is observable on the small beads, consistent with the piece’s age.

The metal is solid silver. It has been verified using an appropriate acid test for silver; the reaction yielded a clear red coloration, indicating a good silver content.

On the back, a small decorative element bears characters suggesting an Oriental or Arabic inscription.

The pin is made of steel, as is often the case with antique jewelry to ensure greater durability.

Dimensions: approximately 6.2 cm in width and 5 cm in height (including the pin length).
Weight: approximately 25.2 g.

Good antique condition with patina consistent with age.

The brooch has been carefully examined and described with the utmost accuracy to ensure a faithful presentation of the object.

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Antique or vintage jewelry that has been worn: light signs of wear may be present.

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