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A 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on white background.
Hand holding a 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals
Angled view of 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on dark textured background.
Reverse side view of 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on dark textured background.
Face on view of 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on dark background.
Vintage

c1840 Portuguese Paste Pin

$1,995
A 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on white background.
Hand holding a 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals
Angled view of 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on dark textured background.
Reverse side view of 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on dark textured background.
Face on view of 19th century silver and gold brooch with a green crystal surrounded by petals of clear white faceted crystals, shown on dark background.
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A spectacular and rare 19th century brooch made to resemble a large emerald surrounded by mine cut diamonds, but out of paste (leaded crystal). The green crystal was even intentionally clouded to simulate the type of inclusions natural emeralds have. The whole effect is quite convincing. Set in silver with a high karat gold collets around the green crystal. Probably Portuguese or Iberian, and with a later Portuguese punch mark indicating silver and gold construction. Weighs 14.4 grams.

Materials

Leaded crystal, silver and 18-19K

Date

Early to Mid 19th Century

Condition

Very Good. Later Portuguese purity mark.

Size

Diameter: 1.5"

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