Brooch - 15 kt. Yellow gold
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This Edwardian 15-carat yellow-gold brooch, depicting the Triumph of Love, is decorated with green enamel, red accents and a small pearl and weighs 4.9 g.
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Description from the seller
Edwardian brooch 'Triumph of Love' with enamel and a pearl
Special Edwardian brooch with a symbolic depiction of the Triumph of Love, executed with enamel and a pearl.
Description
The gold brooch features an elegant design with a flaming torch at the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The torch symbolizes love and passion, while the laurel wreath traditionally stands for victory. Together these elements form a representation of the Triumph of Love, in other words the victory of love.
The laurel wreath is decorated with green enamel and small red accents. At the bottom there is an elegantly shaped bow with a small pearl at its center. The torch is detailed with relief decoration and a burning flame at the top.
The brooch is fitted with a clasp at the back.
Specifications
Period: Edwardian period, circa 1901–1910
Depiction: Triumph of Love
Material: Gold, 15-karat XRF tested
Decoration: Green enamel and red accents
Pearl: One small pearl
Dimensions: 25.6 x 25.3 mm
Total weight: 4.9 grams
Condition
In antique condition with age and wear marks, including superficial scratches, localized discolorations and slight wear to the enamel. See photos for your own impression.
Insured shipping.
Edwardian brooch 'Triumph of Love' with enamel and a pearl
Special Edwardian brooch with a symbolic depiction of the Triumph of Love, executed with enamel and a pearl.
Description
The gold brooch features an elegant design with a flaming torch at the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The torch symbolizes love and passion, while the laurel wreath traditionally stands for victory. Together these elements form a representation of the Triumph of Love, in other words the victory of love.
The laurel wreath is decorated with green enamel and small red accents. At the bottom there is an elegantly shaped bow with a small pearl at its center. The torch is detailed with relief decoration and a burning flame at the top.
The brooch is fitted with a clasp at the back.
Specifications
Period: Edwardian period, circa 1901–1910
Depiction: Triumph of Love
Material: Gold, 15-karat XRF tested
Decoration: Green enamel and red accents
Pearl: One small pearl
Dimensions: 25.6 x 25.3 mm
Total weight: 4.9 grams
Condition
In antique condition with age and wear marks, including superficial scratches, localized discolorations and slight wear to the enamel. See photos for your own impression.
Insured shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Edwardian
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
15 kt.
Total weight
4.9 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
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