Antique Victorian glass brooch reverse intaglio hand painted Dianthus flower

$ 14.79

Antique: Yes Shape: Flower Metal: Unknown Main Stone: No Stone Country/Region of Manufacture: Czech Republic Vintage: Yes Brand: Antique Era: Victorian (1837-1901) Type: Brooch Metal Purity: Unknown Base Metal: Unknown Theme: Flowers & Plants Color: Multicolor Original/Reproduction: Original Handmade: Yes Country of Origin: Czech Republic Secondary Stone: No Stone Jewelry Department: Fashion Main Stone Color: Multicolor Signed: No Material: Glass

Description

Antique Victorian glass pin brooch. This is a wonderful intricate piece of glass art, made in the region of Bohemia, now known as Czechoslovakia. With a Dianthus flower reverse hand painted onto crystal clear glass. Fine silver detailing is then added to give 3 dimensional depth. Finished with reverse black japanning to seal and protect the colors. A metal plate and pin is then soldered to the glass. In very good condition for the era with some slight discoloration to the reverse japanning. A wonderful collectable original glass brooch. Origin: Northern Bohemia circa 1900's Size: 44 x 33mm; 1.75" x 1.3" approx