This antique Victorian rabbit brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold, weighs 1.7g and measures 28mm long, 17mm wide and 7mm deep. Characterizing the late 19th century 'novelty jewelry', this alluring Victorian brooch portrays the immaculately sculptured profiles of two rabbits, most probably a mother and her baby, the latter playing, stretching out towards a trio of seed-pearl balls, while being watched and trained by mom. The physical features of this temptingly sweet pair are rendered immaculately in textured and matted yellow gold, with intricate attention to anatomically accurate features by means of delicate repoussé work. A cylindrical profile constitutes the gallery of this exquisite brooch, adorned with three 'cream' colored seed-pearls each measuring 2mm in diameter. This alluring Victorian novelty brooch of outstanding finesse and grace is secured with the original pin and a retractable safety clasp, delivered in an antique red velvet box made by 'Zettel y Kohler' in Lima. This sweetly tempting very wearable antique ornament is a valuable collectible object.

Novelty Jewelry refers to a distinct line of jewelry design characteristic of the 1860's and 1870's. This new and hitherto unknown trend was primarily based on certain naiveté and frivolousness. Earrings were produced in the shape of windmills, scales, baskets of flowers, animals, watering cans and numerous other objects in daily use. A 'novelty' par excellence, this line of design amused and suited an ephemeral whim of fashion. Novelty brooches were designed as rabbits biting a carrot or holding a turnip, chickens just emerging from diamond eggshells, kittens playing with a ball and the like. The taste for novelty jewelry spread to sporting jewelry, which primarily began as an English fashion but became current at a high speed in France and the entire continent.

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Suggested Retail Price: $700.00 Your Price: $455.00 $350.00 Wholesale Price: $350.00