Victorian 15K Gold And Turquoise Leaf Brooch Circa 1840 Stone_Marble No nicks or cracks

No nicks or cracks

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One very small repair and small chip to one turquoise at bottom of one drop

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Victorian 15K Gold And Turquoise Leaf Brooch Circa 1840 Stone_Marble No nicks or cracksThis magnificent antique brooch dates from the mid 19th century circa 1840 at the start of the Victorian fascination with designs drawn from nature. Carefully rendered in 15k yellow and green (an alloy of gold with additional silver to give it its "greenish" hue) it depicts a leaves, vines and "berries" (gorgeous blue turquoise cabochons) as if it were just pulled from the garden. In exceptional condition the authentic antique goldwork a true