Antique Victorian glass brooch reverse intaglio hand painted Dianthus flower

$ 14.79

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

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