Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist
Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch by Unknown artist

Vintage antique gold bar brooch bird holding diamond in beak on ivy branch 1880

Unknown artist

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€ 2.300

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  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    bar brooch

    Condition
    very good condition
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    Country of origin
    unknown

    Style
    Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
    See also: Victorian
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    Style specifics
    The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

    We consider this to be of the Grand Victorian Period.

    This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

    Period
    ca. 1880
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Source of inspiration
    Mother Nature

    Theme
    Ivy - The European ivy is a non-poisonous plant with great symbolism. With its evergreen leaves, it symbolizes immortality. But it also symbolizes death as it kills trees by eating their juices.

    But ivy has also a romantic facet: The vitality of the plant represents stealthy joy of living. The romantic facet of ivy is based upon its tendrils which attach to a wall affectionately. In French they say 'Je m'attache ou je meurs' (I hold on or I die)!

    At weddings in Greece they used to give an ivy garland for the young couple as a sign of 'everlasting love and fidelity'.

    Material
    14K tri-color (pink, yellow, white) gold (touchstone tested)
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    Diamonds
    One old brilliant cut diamondwith an estimated weight of ± 0.16ct colour and clarity H/J, vs/si
    All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
    All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

    Birthstones
    Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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    Hallmarks
    No trace.
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    Dimensions
    width 5,70 cm (2,24 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    6,40 gram (4,12 dwt)

    Adin Reference Nº
    23054-0120

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  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

    Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.

    As well you can find the following description:

    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

    •“Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision

    •“Circle of ….” In their opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil

    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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