Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Paste Star Brooch ENAMELVictorian (1837 1901) sterling silver star set with glass claw set paste stones. Star shaped brooches spoke to the Victorians of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, with its Star and Crescent motif. They were much taken with the romance of the near East. Often star or star and crescent brooches were associated with honeymooners. This brooch is in excellent vintage condition measuring 4cm 1. 5" in diameter.
They were very successful in the costume jewellery market
Antique Edwardian 1910 pearl and turquoise silver gilt brooch
9 in width
The clasp is decorated with a large yellow stone surrounded by brown beads and faux pearls
In 2001 the US regulation commission concluded radiation from the glass was no different from everyday radiation levels
The piece has a number of hallmarks indicating the piece was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1960-1962 by the Ward Brothers in Branston Street
The brooch fastens with a roll over clasp
1cm in height
measuring 44
The ring was handmade is set in 18ct yellow gold in Birmingham indicated by a crown
The locket has floral like swirls on the front of the locket
The brooch is in excellent vintage condition measuring 3