5 Antique Brooches – Jewellery from the past
ByBrooches have been worn since the ancient times however most of the antique brooches we see today are from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras. Here is a little look at 5 special antique brooches typical of those from the past which are still available today
1. Antique Georgian mourning brooch.
This little brooch is in the form of a glass covered locket containing a little plait of hair. It is made of what is known as “Gold Filled” which is a heavy gold plate over a base metal. the frame is surrounded by seed pearls. In Victorian times pearls were the symbol for tears so I believe this is a mourning brooch rather than one given by a sweetheart
Antiuqe Georgian Brooch
2. Victorian Hand painted porcelain Brooch
Hand painting on porcelain plaques was carried out in art studios all over Europe and these were popular set as brooches. You can often find them with children or birds on. I rather like this flower on as it is more unusual:
Victorian flower brooch
Jet is a form of fossilised coal, the best jet comes from Whitby in North East England where it was carved and polished to use in black jewellery. Here is a lovely lady cameo brooch made from Whitby Jet
Antique Jet Brooch
4. Victorian Pinchbeck agate brooch
This Antique Victorian brooch illustrates two popular materials from the Victorian ear at the same time. Pinchbeck was a gold coloured metal used to imitate gold. It is set with a polished agate cabochon which followed Queen Victorian enthusiasm for all things Scottish.
Victorian pinchbeck agate brooch
5. Edwardian Bug brooch with moonstones
The Edwardians loved Moonstones and brooches with animal themes. Here is one incorporating both. Note the Typical Edwardian bar brooch with a centrally places insect rather than the whole brooch being insect shaped.
Edwardian Moonstone Bug Brooch
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April 23rd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
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