Leap Year Luxuries LVII
Lot 193:
A very nice Imperial Austrian 18K yellow gold brooch set with a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a pansy. Essex crystals with flower themes are very rare. In Victorian floriography, the pansy represented "think of me." The flower is beautifully colored. The crystal is set in a simple twisted rope frame. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp. These could easily be removed and replaced with a pendant bail. The clasp is stamped with Austrian hallmarks used toward the end of the Imperial era. Origin: Austria, ca 1900 Condition: excellent Dimensions: 7/8" diameter Weight: 4.5 grams
Condition: Good
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