Georgian Yellow & Violet Paste Pansy Brooch OOS and black enamel border

and black enamel border

These pieces are relatively few and far between

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characterised by slender claws and openwork heart motifs

seemingly in a forest clearing

Georgian Yellow & Violet Paste Pansy Brooch OOS and black enamel borderDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A beautiful antique pansy brooch dating from the late Georgian era, circa 1800. It's set with five paste gemstone "petals", two ultra pale violet in colour, and three citrine yellow. The flower head is embellished by texture gold "leaves" and sits atop an "s" shaped stem. Crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. More thoughts on pansies on our blog STONES Paste gemstones (violet stones foil backed) MEASUREMENTS 2. 8 x 2. 5cm WEIGHT