Vtg 1880s Auguste Besson French Solid Silver Paste Heart Brooch Naval Anchor Pin

  

Antique French Silver, Blue Glass & Paste Stone Naval Heart Brooch c. B with central elongated hand - Auguste Besson of Rue de Turbigo, Paris in the 1880s. And a boars head, a French hallmark denoting silver. A stunning sterling silver brooch set with claw set paste stones over a blue glass heart shaped background, a crested crown and 3 anchors in the centre. On the back of the brooch is a traditional C-clamp pin fitting and safety chain.

Condition: This delightful, unusual antique brooch is in great vintage condition, with all the original paste stones in place, though one in particular has discoloured and appears black. There are 2 small chips to the blue glass.

The pin and hinge are in good working order. Measures: 2.6cm wide x 3.1cm high x 0.8cm deep A lovely antique piece of jewellery for the Victorian jewellery collector. Please view my other listings. The item "Vtg 1880s Auguste Besson French Solid Silver Paste Heart Brooch Naval Anchor Pin" is in sale since Monday, June 26, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Costume Jewellery\Victorian (1837-1901)".

The seller is "jewellerywatches69" and is located in Torquay. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Chile.

1. Style/ Period: Victorian
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: France
3. Main Material/ Metal: Silver
4. Theme: Hearts/ Love
5. Type: Brooch/ Pin
6. Beads/ Stones: Rhinestone
7. Main Colour: Blue
8. Brand: Auguste Besson