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1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (on white background)
1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (side view)
1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (detail)
1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (backside)
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1790s Opaline Glass Brooch

1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (on white background)
1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (side view)
1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (detail)
1790s Opaline Glass Brooch (backside)
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An unusual and strikingly modern c1790 Georgian brooch with a large rectangular opaline glass crystal in between old mine cut white paste. The foil backings are in good condition with each of the side stones having a black dot at its center to emulate the diamond cutting style of the time.

Materials

Opaline and Clear Paste, Gilt Brass

Date

1790-1800s

Condition

Good. Wear to gilding and slightly misshapen.

Size

23 x 17mm