Bidspirit auction | Antique Victorian Gold Agate, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold Agate, Enamel & Seed Pearl Brooch – Circa 1870–1890 An exceptional and highly distinctive antique Victorian gold brooch, circa 1870–1890, beautifully combining agate/chalcedony, seed pearls and rich blue enamel work. The upper section features two large oval agate/chalcedony elements, each embellished with decorative gold and deep blue enamel motifs accented by delicate white seed pearls, a graceful pearl-set curved element connects the composition. Suspended below is an impressive arrangement of free-moving gold tassels, creating elegant movement and giving the brooch remarkable presence. The reverse retains a long period pin with an early-style hinge and clasp, together with visible hand-fabricated construction and traditional metal connections characteristic of antique jewelry. Its design and craftsmanship show influences associated with Victorian and Archaeological Revival jewelry, particularly the Etruscan Revival aesthetic fashionable during the second half of the 19th century. Signed and beautifully crafted, this is a remarkable collector's piece with strong period character. Total weight: 30.60 gr Height: approx. 9 cm Unique piece | Only one available.