Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch clasp orange banded agate and blue

orange banded agate and blue chalcedony

they would have been instantly recognised by other masons

18k Gold & Platinum

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Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch clasp orange banded agate and blueDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A striking mid Victorian micromosaic "language of the flowers" brooch dating from the 1860s. Each flower represents a different sentiment: Edelweiss for courage and devotion; Red Tulip as a declaration of love; Peony for a happy life; and Forget Me Not for true love and memories. It's beautifully detailed, and the mosaic tesserae are mounted in a single piece of black onyx with chamfered edges and a gold border. Given the