Item #39
Antique English 14K Yellow Gold Chimera Motif Brooch With Emerald Eye
Description
A finely hand-crafted antique English brooch in 14K yellow gold, circa 1840, depicting a chimera — a winged mythological creature with a horned beast's head set with a tiny emerald eye — framed within a coiled serpent border. The piece displays exceptional relief work throughout, with richly textured feathers, scales, and surface detail consistent with high-quality Victorian-era hand craftsmanship. A pin stem is visible on the reverse. Total weight is 3.5 g. Good condition overall.
Specifications
- Circa
- 1840
- Metal
- Yellow Gold · 14k
- Weight
- 3.50 grams total
- Product Type
- Brooch
- For
- Women
Notes
Stated 14K yellow gold, circa 1840 English. Emerald eye is small; stone identity not independently verified.
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Condition & Wear
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