Antique Natural Split Pearl 15ct Gold Star Pendant / Brooch

Stunning Antique Natural Split Pearl 15ct Gold Star Pendant Cum Brooch.
Chain NOT Included.
Superbly made and utterly mint.

A fabulous piece of antique jewellery. Manufactured in 15ct yellow gold and depicts a star.
Traditionally in antique jewellery design a star represents direction, and guidance for the spirit.
This example is set with natural graduated natural split pearls in a wonderful star burst design in the centre.

The reverse has a shepherd's hook detachable pendant fitting on the back with a tapered split pearl set removable bale meaning it can also be worn as brooch or a pendant.

The largest pearls are positioned in the centre of the star and tapering in size from the centre.
The brooch has a total of 74 pearls.

Under magnification it shows the hand soldering; these miniature works of art need to be studied and you need to know the manufacturing process to fully appreciate their character.

Pearls vary in size, largest measures 2.8mm in diameter and smallest measures 1.0mm in diameter.

Good size, overall dimensions are 28.5 x 28.3mm (not including pendant bale) and 7.1mm in depth.
Bale measures 10.1mm in length.

Weighty example at 8.3g.

Tests 15ct gold.

Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880 to 1890. The reverse of the brooch has been `workshop scratched` or inventory number 7696.

Beautiful piece of estate jewellery, will look stunning against a blouse, tie or cravat.

No heir to inherit, now means it must find a new home, being offered for the first time in generations.

Will quickly become a family heirloom and `go to` piece, this stunning brooch now on the market after being in private hands for decades, and looking for a new `forever home`

CONDITION: Overall very good, with some very light wear commensurate with age.

This is an antique item making it excellent value for your money when compared to a new equivalent.
The settings are in good condition and can be worn every day (with respect!).