Any Idea on Time Era?

[Silver Searcher]

all

I was going through my box of whatsits today and found this a Brooch or Pin, any Idea of the time period for this could fit Georgen or Victorian or could it be earlier. It was totally corroded up when found, any input would be great

SS

 

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[thrillathahunt]

I think you are spot on with the Victorian era.

JMO

 

[IronSpike]

Interesting pin brooch. Maybe the pin attachment design on back can help date piece. Looks like it had two eyes and then maybe a chain with other attachment.

Georgian and Victorian considered same period?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont know what it is, but it is cool. There is a name and era for that twisted rope style but I dont remember.

 

[thrillathahunt]

Hey SS,

I think your piece is from the Mid-Victorian period (1860-1885). The death of Prince Albert in 1861 threw the population into mourning which saw the rise in large heavy lockets, chains and brooches, many with the twisted rope design.

Just a quess though.

 

[DCMatt]

Do a Google image search on filigree brooch pendant. You'll find plenty of examples from throughout the 19th c.

It makes me wonder if your is a mourning piece. If you popped it open would you find a lock of hair inside?

DCMatt

 

[Silver Searcher]

Do a Google image search on filigree brooch pendant. You'll find plenty of examples from throughout the 19th c.

It makes me wonder if your is a mourning piece. If you popped it open would you find a lock of hair inside?

DCMatt

I never thought about opening it Mat :P I might give that a go

SS

 

[Silver Searcher]

I dont know what it is, but it is cool. There is a name and era for that twisted rope style but I dont remember.

I think Mat has beat me to your answer BCY I have seen that style on Spheres before

SS

 

[Silver Searcher]

Hey SS,

I think your piece is from the Mid-Victorian period (1860-1885). The death of Prince Albert in 1861 threw the population into mourning which saw the rise in large heavy lockets, chains and brooches, many with the twisted rope design.

Just a quess though.

That's the lines I was thinking on also

SS

 

[Silver Searcher]

Interesting pin brooch. Maybe the pin attachment design on back can help date piece. Looks like it had two eyes and then maybe a chain with other attachment.

Georgian and Victorian considered same period?

Spike... I think it once had a chain also....think I will try and get it open as Mat sudjests

SS