Exquisite large Victorian pique brooch, made circa 1880. When Prince Albert died in 1861 Queen Victoria plunged in to mourning taking most of the country with her. It became the fashion to wear all things black, tortoiseshell were carved in to many forms. At first they were plain then decoration crept in. Tortoiseshell was inlaid with gold and silver intricate designs such as this brooch. Today they are very collectable as reproductions cannot be made. Measurements Weight 6.90 grams Length approximately 3.50 centimetres Not hallmarked Real gold and silver inlaid. Tested with UV light, beautiful shades of green Please note: Many of my items are vintage and are therefore likely to show some age-related wear. This can include things such as: scratches, discolouration, repairs etc. Please be sure to look through each photograph carefully and read the description fully, to get an idea of condition. It’s the responsibility of the buyer to insure that antiques items and materials are not restricted in their country. Import taxes are buyer’s responsibility!