Antique Austro Hungarian Silver, Gilt & Paste Cherub Brooch silver Victorians were enchanted by Ancient

Victorians were enchanted by Ancient civilizations and loved to wear jewelry that mimicked the styles of Roman and Greek artifacts

We have named this piece for the Vestal Virgin Junia Torquata

Dimensions: 6cm x 1

carved from beautiful undulating malachite

Although the stone is called a synthetic topaz

Antique Austro Hungarian Silver, Gilt & Paste Cherub Brooch silver Victorians were enchanted by AncientAustria Hungary was a constitutional monarchy that was created in 1867 and was dissolved in 1918. During this short period of time, many opulent, dramatic pieces of jewelry were produced. Close in proximity to Germany and Italy, Renaissance Revival style was a significant influence. Gothic, Biblical and Mythical themes were prevalent, as was the use of closely clustered jewels, both genuine and paste. This wonderfully elaborate Austro Hungarian brooch