Antique Edwardian Taille D'Epargne Enamel Gold Filled Bar Brooch Pin Victorian
$ 29.04
Description
Antique Edwardian Taille D'Epargne Enamel Gold Filled Bar Brooch Pin Victorian. An exceptional addition for collectors of Edwardian jewelry, Victorian revival pieces, or antique mourning-style accessories. The pin stem has a slight, natural wave but functions perfectly and locks securely into the safety clasp. Antique Edwardian Taille d'Épargne Black Enamel & Gold-Filled Bar Brooch — Victorian Mourning Style Up for sale is a captivating antique bar brooch from the Edwardian era (circa 1910), beautifully crafted in the classic late-Victorian mourning aesthetic. This piece features the highly desirable Taille-d'Épargne (black enamel inlay) technique, offering a striking, sophisticated contrast. Historical & Design Highlights: Taille-d'Épargne Enamel: Features intricate, deeply engraved scrollwork filled with rich black enamel, a style popularized during the Victorian era and carried into early 20th-century sentimental jewelry. Celestial Star Motif: The center is adorned with a raised, dimensional multi-pointed star (or star-flower) accented with textured leaves—a classic symbol of eternity, guidance, and remembrance. Geometric End Caps: Square borders decorated with detailed bright-cut engravings framing a 6-petal rosette over a black enamel ground. Era Identification: The reverse features an early cylindrical safety catch (patented around 1910), confirming this as an authentic Edwardian-era piece executing a beautiful Victorian revival design. Condition Report: This brooch is in excellent antique condition on the front face, with the gold-filled finish remaining vibrant and the black enamel work remarkably crisp. The reverse side shows genuine age-related wear, with heavy patina and darkening/tarnishing to the gold plating where the base metal is exposed—lending true historic character to the piece. The pin stem has a slight, natural wave but functions perfectly and locks securely into the safety clasp. Measurements: Length: Approx. 1.6 inches (41 mm) — Please see photos next to the US quarter for accurate scale reference. Width: Approx. 0.35 inches (9 mm) at the widest points. An exceptional addition for collectors of Edwardian jewelry, Victorian revival pieces, or antique mourning-style accessories. We ship securely within protective packaging. Please review all photos and high-definition video as they form an integral part of the condition description. Inquiries welcome!
