Victorian Gold and Silver Inlay Pique Brooch

This lovely domed 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 tortoise shell.

SIZE: 3.5cm diameter.

WEIGHT: 6.9g.

MATERIALS: Gold, silver, shell.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None.

CONDITION: In good antique condition; a tiny bit of the silver inlay is missing but not obvious, and there are a few little nibbles around the brooch edges, see photos.

ERA: Early Victorian c.1860s.

Antique and vintage boxes photographed are for display only and are not included unless stated in the description. 

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