Victorian tie pin in the shape of a fox's head, in 14-carat rose gold, mask in silver and rose-cut diamonds
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Victorian-style fox head tie pin, circa 1880, in 14-carat rose gold with a modeled silver mask. The alert muzzle and pricked ears are set with rose-cut diamonds, whose metallic foil backing gives them a soft glow, reminiscent of candlelight. Two small red cabochons complete the ensemble, representing the eyes. A witty and finely detailed naturalistic motif, discreet on the reverse and yet undeniably characteristic of its era.
Type of jewelry
pin/brooch
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown
Style
Victorian decorative art refers to the style of the decorative arts of the Victorian era. This period is characterized by an eclectic revival of historical styles and the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is often seen as having succumbed to a regrettable excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the Aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins at the end of the Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian Period – Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called the Victorian era (1837 – 1901), into three periods of about twenty years each: the Romantic Victorian period (1837 – 1860), the Grand Victorian Period (1860 – 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian period (1880 – 1901).
We consider this to belong to the Grand Victorian Period.
This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From around 1850, wealthy English people became interested in jewelry from India and Japan, which greatly inspired the jewelers of the time. This period also coincides with the death of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, which explains the predominance of mourning jewelry (set with dark and imposing stones) as characteristic jewelry of this era.
Period
circa 1880
Events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration
Mother Nature
Theme
fox head
Material 14K
rose gold and silver details (tested on touchstone)
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Technique
The rose-cut diamonds are set on an aluminum foil. This is a special technique used to enhance their brilliance.
Diamonds
28 rose-cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut, a small diamond chip possibly with a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose-cut diamonds or the senailles, which is common in our trade.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, present in our antique jewelry and vintage pieces are certified 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
Precious stones
Two cabochons
The weight of colored stones is approximate because they are not removed from their setting in order to preserve its integrity.
It is very common for gemstones to be treated to enhance their purity or color. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April and ruby is the one for July.
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Maker's marks
No trace.
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Dimensions
Fox head 1.10 cm (0.43 inch) x 0.78 cm (0.31 inch), total brooch length 4.00 cm (1.57 inch)
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Weight
3.50 grams (2.25 dwt)
26019-0131
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Référence 58 Facettes : 10036520157513
SKU : 26019-0131
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