{"product_id":"large-victorian-gold-and-silver-pique-cross-crucifix-brooch","title":"Large Victorian Gold and Silver Pique Cross Crucifix Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fantastic imposing brooch is an example of Victorian piqué d'or - an intricate 19th century decorative technique developed in France where gold and\/or sterling silver is inlaid into a material such as tortoiseshell. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE: Approximately 6.8 x 3.4cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEIGHT: 8.3g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIALS: Gold, silver, shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALLMARKS\/STAMPS: None.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION: The brooch has clearly been sturdily mended; from the front it's not very noticeable, there are glue marks at the back and also glue where the clasp has been attached - there is a drill hole at the top so it looks as though the piece may have long ago been converted to a brooch from a pendant. We've found no chips or cracks and all the tiny gold and silver wires are intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eERA: Early Victorian c.1860s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique and vintage boxes photographed are for display only and are not included unless stated in the description.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease be sure to examine all the photos carefully as they form part of the description, and do feel free to ask if you have any questions, we’re always happy to help where we can!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! 🇺🇸 US 10% tariffs are prepaid by us 👍\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corvidae Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53489135550802,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/8113\/7746\/files\/IMG_4016.jpg?v=1779130987","url":"https:\/\/corvidaeantique.com\/products\/large-victorian-gold-and-silver-pique-cross-crucifix-brooch","provider":"Corvidae Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}