No reserve price - Brooch Victorian sprig of shamrock in solid silver - antique manufacture, circa 1895
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Antique brooch in solid sterling silver (tested), circa 1890–1910, 4 cm wide and 1.72 g, in good condition with natural patina, depicting a delicate clover sprig in high craftsmanship.
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Description from the seller
Refined and very rare solid silver period brooch (tested), dating to the transitional era between the late 19th century and the very first years of the 20th century (full Late Victorian / Belle Époque / Art Nouveau period).
The jewel depicts a delicate botanical twig characterized by finely finished shamrock leaves. It is a piece of high craftsmanship in artisanal goldsmithing, as demonstrated by the extraordinary proportion between size and weight and the technical details visible on the back: the structure is entirely repoussé hollowed out and finished with chasing, with edges struck to a box, a complex technique that allowed the jewelry to be incredibly light so as not to weigh down the vintage fabrics.
Historical notes and symbolism:
In the 19th century and during the Belle Époque, jewelry was strongly tied to the language of flowers (floriography). In that period, the shamrock motif was not just an ornamental element or a lucky charm, but carried a precise sentimental message. In the Victorian romantic code, giving or wearing a shamrock meant "think of me" (from the English "think of me"), in addition to traditionally representing the Trinity of feelings: Faith, Hope, and Love. This makes the piece a fascinating and elegant keepsake of love from times past.
The back features the era-appropriate and original components: a solid barrel (tube) hinge with high-musing (high-fund) era welds, a long through-pin, and the classic straight-pin closure with a simple latch-shaped "C" hook, typical of productions before 1920. The curved hook bears an era-appropriate factory stamp/mark partially impressed. The brooch retains its splendid natural, originally darkened patina in the recesses, which gives depth and a three-dimensional look to the design.
Material: Solid silver (professionally tested)
Era: Circa 1890 - 1910 (Belle Époque / Art Nouveau)
Dimensions (Width): 4.0 cm
Total weight: 1.72 grams (Ultra-light, high quality craftsmanship)
Condition: Excellent overall, structurally intact, with normal patina and signs of time consistent with age (over 110 years). Closure functioning.
Note: the photos are part of the description and show the item from every angle, including back construction details, weight on a precision balance, and measurements.
Seller's Story
Lover of beauty … of curiosities .. Of art.. Of the sacred.. of the profane .. I have lost
Catawiki gave me the opportunity to make my collection known to other connoisseurs ..
That is the true meaning of collecting ; sharing ..
and a piece will never be well-collected unless it reaches another eye that appreciates it, another destination, another showcase ..
Through the ages of ages ..
Davide
Translated by Google TranslateRefined and very rare solid silver period brooch (tested), dating to the transitional era between the late 19th century and the very first years of the 20th century (full Late Victorian / Belle Époque / Art Nouveau period).
The jewel depicts a delicate botanical twig characterized by finely finished shamrock leaves. It is a piece of high craftsmanship in artisanal goldsmithing, as demonstrated by the extraordinary proportion between size and weight and the technical details visible on the back: the structure is entirely repoussé hollowed out and finished with chasing, with edges struck to a box, a complex technique that allowed the jewelry to be incredibly light so as not to weigh down the vintage fabrics.
Historical notes and symbolism:
In the 19th century and during the Belle Époque, jewelry was strongly tied to the language of flowers (floriography). In that period, the shamrock motif was not just an ornamental element or a lucky charm, but carried a precise sentimental message. In the Victorian romantic code, giving or wearing a shamrock meant "think of me" (from the English "think of me"), in addition to traditionally representing the Trinity of feelings: Faith, Hope, and Love. This makes the piece a fascinating and elegant keepsake of love from times past.
The back features the era-appropriate and original components: a solid barrel (tube) hinge with high-musing (high-fund) era welds, a long through-pin, and the classic straight-pin closure with a simple latch-shaped "C" hook, typical of productions before 1920. The curved hook bears an era-appropriate factory stamp/mark partially impressed. The brooch retains its splendid natural, originally darkened patina in the recesses, which gives depth and a three-dimensional look to the design.
Material: Solid silver (professionally tested)
Era: Circa 1890 - 1910 (Belle Époque / Art Nouveau)
Dimensions (Width): 4.0 cm
Total weight: 1.72 grams (Ultra-light, high quality craftsmanship)
Condition: Excellent overall, structurally intact, with normal patina and signs of time consistent with age (over 110 years). Closure functioning.
Note: the photos are part of the description and show the item from every angle, including back construction details, weight on a precision balance, and measurements.
Seller's Story
Lover of beauty … of curiosities .. Of art.. Of the sacred.. of the profane .. I have lost
Catawiki gave me the opportunity to make my collection known to other connoisseurs ..
That is the true meaning of collecting ; sharing ..
and a piece will never be well-collected unless it reaches another eye that appreciates it, another destination, another showcase ..
Through the ages of ages ..
Davide
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Victorian sprig of shamrock in solid silver - antique manufacture, circa 1895
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
1.72 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Width
4 cm
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