Imperial Austrian 18K Gold Essex Crystal Pansy Brooch
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1910: Item # 1454586
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1910: Item # 1454586
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A very nice Imperial Austrian 18K yellow gold brooch set with a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a pansy. Essex crystals with flower themes are very rare. In Victorian floriography, the pansy represented "think of me." The flower is beautifully colored. The crystal is set in a simple twisted rope frame. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp. These could easily be removed and replaced with a pendant bail. The clasp is stamped with Austrian hallmarks used toward the end of the Imperial era.
A very nice Imperial Austrian 18K yellow gold brooch set with a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a pansy. Essex crystals with flower themes are very rare. In Victorian floriography, the pansy represented "think of me." The flower is beautifully colored. The crystal is set in a simple twisted rope frame. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp. These could easily be removed and replaced with a pendant bail. The clasp is stamped with Austrian hallmarks used toward the end of the Imperial era.
- Origin: Austria, ca 1900
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 7/8" diameter
- Weight: 4.5 grams
