SOLD Antique Victorian Silver & Marcasite Lizard Brooch oriole then again in 1835

then again in 1835

the enamel becomes filled-in but is rough in texture

it can be worn with respect for its intended purpose as well as an intriguing and stylish accessory that will go with any outfit you choose

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SOLD Antique Victorian Silver & Marcasite Lizard Brooch oriole then again in 1835The Aesthetic Period (1855 1901) of Victorian jewelry can be defined as one of reaction against previous jewelry periods. Victorians became disillusioned with fashions and furnishings and sought a way out of the conventions of the past, moving toward a time of more refined artistic taste. The new generation of jewelry designers rejected the heavy handed, ornate jewelry pieces favored by their predecessors. They turned to simpler shapes and motifs from