Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Victorian Gold

A Collection of Victorian Gold Filled and Victorian Style Costume Jewelry - This assortment of antique and vintage-style costume jewelry includes multiple brooches, stick pins, and a pendant. The pieces are primarily constructed from gold-tone and silver-tone base metals, with certain items appearing to be gold filled. Notable items include a large circular gold-tone brooch with ornate filigree and repoussé metalwork, featuring a central white cabochon and multi-colored red and green glass or paste stones with two articulated triangular dangles. A gold-tone circular photo brooch contains a sepia-toned portrait of a couple within a twisted rope frame. The collection also features a gold-tone cross pendant with engraved foliate patterns suspended from a link chain. Additionally, there are two stick pins, one with a shield-shaped paste-set head and another with a purple oval stone, and three bar brooches, including one featuring two heart-shaped mother-of-pearl inlays and another set with blue, red, and green glass stones. No hallmarks or maker marks are visible on the pieces. Large circular brooch: approximately 2 inches diameter Longest bar brooch: approximately 3.25 inches long Cross pendant: approximately 1.5 inches long. Items exhibit visible tarnish and verdigris oxidation, primarily on the reverse surfaces of the bar brooches and the large filigree brooch. Minor surface scratches, pitting, and wear consistent with age are present throughout the lot. Glass stones and mother-of-pearl inlays appear to be secure and intact.