Antique Victorian Green Paste Pearl Insect Brooch Agate

Antique Victorian Green Paste Pearl Insect Brooch AgateA sweet, little antique Victorian insect brooch comprising of two bright, vivid green paste stones that resemble peridots, along with red paste eyes and seed pearl studded wings. During the late 19th Century many were left longing to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world after the vast urbanisation of Great Britain. This brought about an abundance of romanticised Insect and butterfly pieces, decorated with colourful gemstones to highlight the

ORIGIN: London

wires) x Width 18mm x Depth 14mm

MEASURES: Height 45mm (53mm inc

A truly historic and captivating piece

FACE MEASURES: Height 5mm x Width 10mm x Depth 5mm

MEASURES: Size K in the UK

Pendant measures: 30mm across x 56mm down

An exquisite antique Victorian brooch from the mid 19th century featuring a wonderful angel skin coral cameo in the centre depicting the side profile of a lady with grapes and vine leaves woven into her hair

By association with this great love the snake motif came to represent deep affection and devotion

It’s remained in excellent condition and is marked with the maker’s name “E

ITEM NUMBER: 19-207

and a central Diamond