Antique Victorian silver name brooch, Margaret

Antique Victorian silver name brooch, MargaretA sweet Victorian silver name brooch. Much like we have name pendants and jewellery today the Victorians also enjoyed name jewellery. They were mostly found in silver but sometimes other materials including gold and were often given as gifts. This brooch features the name Margaret with an engraved detailing and forget me not flowers top and bottom. It has an old c type clasp and pin fastener. Marks and era: Fully hallmarked for sterling silver,

Very finely painted with an attractive gilt twist frameLikely of German or Austrian make

test as 18ct gold

the centre is designed as a flower with two arching stems above

a little dust under the glazed panel

some white flecks under the glass on the blue side

it is always a pleasure to find unusual or unique cameos

The pale layer reflects different tones in different lights from a pale blue to white

it does not have glazed panels

loss of gilding externally to the silver caps

It has belcher type links intercepted with additional gold links giving it a spiga type look

30" length

Peridot with surface scratches and wear