Etruscan Revival Quatrefoil Brooch paste gemstone as the Victorians resolved to

as the Victorians resolved to place themselves as the apotheosis of what it meant to be a moral and 'civilised' society

With pseudo-split shoulders and crisp English hallmarks for 18ct gold and the year 1867

takes its name from the Vauxhall Glassworks where it was produced during the 18th and 19th centuries

They're set in intricate prong mounts

Etruscan Revival Quatrefoil Brooch paste gemstone as the Victorians resolved toAn extraordinary antique brooch that dates from the mid 19th century and brings together an eclectic assortment of different styles; the Archeological and Renaissance revivals are both on display, but the central element a big peridot and rose cut diamond cluster is decidedly 19th century, and would have appeared strikingly modern when this brooch was made circa 1870. There's a lot going on so let's unpack it a little Archeological Revival: The