Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist
Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger by Unknown artist

Antique diamond pin in the shape of a sword or dagger 1900

Unknown artist

Gold
€ 1.750

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    pin, needle

    Condition
    very good condition
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    Country of origin
    unknown

    Style
    Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from themiddle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveaustyle have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
    See also: Victorian
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    Style specifics
    The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period(1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

    We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

    Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

    Period
    ca. 1900
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Theme
    Sword - A sword is a bladed weapon (edged weapon) of more than 50 cm (20 inch) in overall length used primarily for cutting or thrusting. All have a blade and a handle, known as the hilt. Blades may be straight, curved, single-edged, double-edged or justpointed. Hilts vary considerably in style and length, and may include protective guards for the hand. Detailed design depends on the historical epoch or the geographical region under consideration.

    The use of a sword is known as swordsmanship or fencing. Basic principles have remained fairly constant through the centuries, but the actual techniques vary among cultures and periods as a result of the differences in blade design and purpose. The names given to many swords in mythology, literature, and history reflect the high prestige of the weapon and the wealth of the owner.

    The sword is said to be the emblem of military honor and should incite the bearer to a just and generous pursuit of honor and virtue. It is symbolic of liberty and strength. In the Middle Ages, the sword was often used as a symbol of the word of God. Freemasonry also uses swords on some rituals.

    The word sword comes from the Old English sweord, cognate to Old High German swert, Old Norse sverð, from a Proto-Indo-European root *swer- "to wound, to cut". (from: < a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword" target="top">Wikipedia)

    Material
    14k yellow gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
    more info on precious metals

    Diamonds
    Ten rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
    All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

    Precious stones
    One ruby
    Two half seed pearls

    Birthstones
    Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July and pearl for June.
    more info on birthstones

    Hallmarks
    No trace.
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    Dimensions
    width 6,80 cm (2,68 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    3,70 gram (2,38 dwt)

    Adin Reference Nº
    22274-0133

    Copyright photography
    Adin, fine antique jewellery

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  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

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    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

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    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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