Lot of two 18k and 14k gold enameled and inlaid brooches

Lot of two 18k and 14k gold enameled and inlaid brooches

Article

1117699

Location

Virginia, United States

Closing at

October 18, 2024

Category

Brooch

Year of Production

Late 19th/early 20th century

Dimensions

Enameled brooch Length: 1 1/2", Width: 1 1/2"
Oval brooch Length: 1 3/8", Width: 1 1/8"

Material

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gross Weight

14.6 g

Clasp Or Buckle

pin fastener,

Gemstone

Diamond, Stone

Gender

Women

Motif

Poppies, Wheat, Flower

Style

Antique, Victorian, Edwardian

Type

Mourning

Description

Antique Victorian/Edwardian lot of two gold and enameled/inlaid brooches, each having a pin fastener and a watch or pendant hook to the back, possibly mourning jewelry. The lot comprises one enameled brooch featuring poppies, forget-me-not flowers, and wheat, set with nine diamond chips, with an engraved decoration border and a non-gold pin fastener. The other is an oval brooch set with a black cabochon with an inlaid flower design. The enameled brooch is tested as 18k gold fineness and the oval brooch as 14k gold fineness, but both may be heavy gold-plated. Total weight including non-gold components: 14.6 grams. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Provenance

No provenance provided
Estimates: $100 – $200

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