Victorian Pique Eclipse Brooch
Cool antique brooch dating from the Victorian period, circa 1870. The form is akin to a closed crescent, and reminds me of a solar eclipse.. the rare 'ring of fire' type whereby the moon is visible as a dark disc in front of the sun, with blazing flames around the edges. It's crafted in pique (moulded tortoise shell) with rose gold inlay and metal brooch fittings.
Era: Victorian, circa 1870
Size: 3.2cm by 3.2cm
Marks: None, fittings are base metal. Inlay is 9ct rose gold
Condition: Good. The thinnest point at the top has been repaired at some stage - see images of the back
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