Antique Victorian Paste Lizard Brooch Silver Period_Victorian (1839-1901)

Antique Victorian Paste Lizard Brooch Silver Period_Victorian (1839-1901)A delightful antique lizard brooch from the mid Victorian era. Its curving body is modelled in silver with textured engraving and stripes of green and white paste stones running from head to tail, resembling diamonds and emeralds with pink paste eyes at the top. Paste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship and the highest

ITEM NUMBER: 22-561

fashioned in sterling silver and overlayed in platinum

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold

AMETHYST MEASURES: 21mm width x 29mm height

Atkinson” on the reverse

10ct each - 1

A robust antique chain from the late 19th Century consisting of chunky sterling silver bar links that have a distinct

It’s remained in excellent condition and is very eye-catching

Maker’s mark (M

a loving message that has stood the test of time

It depicts the side profile of a roman lady with a decorative headpiece and is extremely detailed and well-executed

METAL: Silver/ Gold loop