A massive, solidly constructed (not hollow) antique Austro Hungarian 950 silver brooch set with 8 large cabochon cut natural Bohemian garnets with a total carat weight of around 12 carats.
Renaissance style the booch dates to the Victorian era and is beautifully modeled with dove, laurel leaf and shell motifs. The garnets have a deep red rosy glow that provides a striking contrast bright white shine of the high purity silver.
A sturdy heavy duty pin back with a t-hinge and c-clasp completes this rare and desirable jewel from the Austro Hungarian Empire, just incredible!
MATERIALS: 950 silver, acid tested.
GEMSTONES: 8 cabochon cut Bohemian garnets, Presidium tested, 3 round and 5 oval measuring 1-1/2 ct each, ctw 12 carats.
MEASUREMENTS: 2-3/4" wide, 3" high (65x75mm)
WEIGHT: 42 grams
DATE: Mid-Victorian, grand period, 1856-1880.
HALLMARK: Difficult to decipher, it is stamped above the clasp with what looks like a Diana head in a flower shaped punch.
CONDITION: Offered in excellent condition with no cracked or chipped stones and the pin back in perfect working order and the catch holding securely.
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