Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A refined circular openwork brooch featuring a repeating scrolling filigree motif framed within dual gold-tone borders. It is set with six evenly spaced natural or imitation seed pearls along the perimeter, secured by a straight pin stem on the reverse.
Story
Victorian jewelers loved circle brooches as symbols of eternity and unbroken friendship. Set with delicate seed pearls, these lightweight pins adorned high lace collars and silk lapels at turn-of-the-century gatherings.
Maker / Origin
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, major jewelry centers in Newark, New Jersey, Providence, Rhode Island, and Birmingham, England, mass-produced finely detailed filigree pins in solid karat gold, rolled gold plate, and brass gilt.
Condition & Value
Appears in good vintage/antique condition with all six pearls intact and no visible breaks to the delicate filigree scrolls. Minor surface patina consistent with age. Excellent complete preservation helps maintain solid market value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.