France 1810 Georgian Period Rare Oversized Baroque Brooch In .830 Silver With Quartz And Paste

Fantastic Oversized antique French brooch. 

A very nice early French piece, created during the Georgian period, around the 1810's. Carefully crafted in solid .830/1000 sterling silver and suited at the reverse, with a hinged horizontal pin with a hook lock.

Is embellished, with a mix of larger quartz gems cuts and small simulated gemstones in paste.

Excellent workmanship with black dots and prong set on top of the silver with open backs.

Paste, is a gem like material made from a secret formula of leaded glass invented by George Ravenscroft, a 17th century London glassmaker and later perfected by George Strass, an 18th century French jeweler, designed to resemble precious gemstones.

This piece is pretty heavy and large with a total weight of 87.4 grams and a measures of 90 mm by 83 mm (3.52 by 3.28 inches).

Stamped, with multiples French hallmarks; three times with the maker's maitre cartouche and three times with the boar head, for the assay and guaranty of the .830 silver.

Note: This piece have remains of the original gilding in some parts of the reverse.

Literature: Antique Paste jewelry by MDS Lewis (Malcolm David Samuel Lewis). for very similar pieces.

It is in great condition, with all the original parts and have stunning eye appeal. 

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All the gemstones, are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P0000TAEJ/.1111