Antique Victorian Acrostic DEAREST Brooch Antique Gilt Metal Open Back Paste
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:50809554 |
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Presented is an antique c. 1880s brooch made of metal with a gilt finish. This is a fun acrostic brooch where the first letter of each “stone” (in this case, paste) spells out the word “dearest” (diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald..., sapphire, topaz). The stones are collet set and hang from lengths of foxtail chain from a bar of twisted design. It has its original brooch findings.
MarksNone
Measurementsbar is 1 1/4” across
ConditionVery good overall. Minor wear to the finish with no losses or repairs, but the pinstem shows some corrosion as seen in photos.
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ReturnsAll sales are final unless an item has significant issues not disclosed in the description or photographs. All items are preowned, vintage, or antique, and should be assumed to show acceptable signs of age and gentle use, which can include light tarnish and/or minor surface wear. Notable faults will always be described and photographed in detail. If you’re unclear about anything (including dimensions, color, weight, etc.), please ask before purchase.
ShippingFirst class shipping in the US is always free. International first class shipping starts at $14.75. Insurance included on domestic orders over $200. Additional services are available upon request for an extra charge. We pack carefully and recycle materials whenever possible. Please notify us immediately of any special shipping or packing requests as we ship very promptly.
Make an Offer!We are happy to consider serious and reasonable offers. Lowball offers (e.g. 50% of our listing price) will be declined instantly and we may block offending accounts.
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Presented is an antique c. 1880s brooch made of metal with a gilt finish. This is a fun acrostic brooch where the first letter of each “stone” (in this case, paste) spells out the word “dearest” (diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald..., sapphire, topaz). The stones are collet set and hang from lengths of foxtail chain from a bar of twisted design. It has its original brooch findings.
MarksNone
Measurementsbar is 1 1/4” across
ConditionVery good overall. Minor wear to the finish with no losses or repairs, but the pinstem shows some corrosion as seen in photos.
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ReturnsAll sales are final unless an item has significant issues not disclosed in the description or photographs. All items are preowned, vintage, or antique, and should be assumed to show acceptable signs of age and gentle use, which can include light tarnish and/or minor surface wear. Notable faults will always be described and photographed in detail. If you’re unclear about anything (including dimensions, color, weight, etc.), please ask before purchase.
ShippingFirst class shipping in the US is always free. International first class shipping starts at $14.75. Insurance included on domestic orders over $200. Additional services are available upon request for an extra charge. We pack carefully and recycle materials whenever possible. Please notify us immediately of any special shipping or packing requests as we ship very promptly.
Make an Offer!We are happy to consider serious and reasonable offers. Lowball offers (e.g. 50% of our listing price) will be declined instantly and we may block offending accounts.
