Grasshopper Brooch Gold Silver Inlay

Origin

United States

Period

19th Century

Materials

Mixed Metals 3 Color Gold

Dimensions

H.	2 in;
H.	5.08 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1900

Description

During the Victorian period and through the Art Nouveau period, naturalisitc themes such as plants, animals and insects were popular both int he USA as well as in Europe and Asia. The detailed effect of this hand wrought piece in the Japonesque style encompasses three colors of white, yellow and rose or pink gold. Marked on reverse Patent and I believe an illegible date but looks to be late 19th century. The grasshopper is 2 inches wide and weighs 5.1 dwt.

Metals

Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Gender

Men's , Ladies'

Styles / Movements

Art Nouveau, Fine Jewelry, Victorian

Incollect Reference Number

193131