VICTORIAN six-pointed star, an amazing 4″ wide paste star brooch in sterling silver. It is heavy has an unusual blunt-ended pin

VICTORIAN six-pointed star, an amazing 4″ wide paste star brooch in sterling silver.  It is heavy has an unusual blunt-ended pin (see the photo of the back), so must have been worn either as a buckle or on a loosely woven fabric.  I have worn it on a chain and through a button hole, as … Continue reading “VICTORIAN six-pointed star, an amazing 4″ wide paste star brooch in sterling silver. It is heavy has an unusual blunt-ended pin”

VICTORIAN antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches

VICTORIAN antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches with ferns and grasses on the front.  On the back is a locket with a clear cover for a photo or a lock of hair.  This charming pin belonged to my friend who collects antique … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches”

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers, fruit and leaves and a detailed beaded edge. There is a locket compartment with a cover on back for a photo or a lock of hair.  The brooch has a c-catch and tube hinge, circa 1880, 1-5/8″ at the widest … Continue reading “VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge”

VICTORIAN sterling silver, rose and yellow gold sweetheart brooch

VICTORIAN sterling silver sweetheart brooch with yellow and rose gold overlaid flowers and leaves, 1-1/8″.  These are fun to wear alone or in groups, and they were often worn at the neck, as this jpg of a vintage photo shows HERE.  It was made in the 1880s.   View   #V38312   $98.00

VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo

VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped and beaded edge and fittings for a photo on the back, 1-1/3″ by 1-1/8″.  This is a sweetheart pin and it would be perfect for adding your own photo or a lock of hair to … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo”