Edwardian Women Reading Brooch
Regular price
£40.00
Sale price
£60.00
Unit price per
Who doesn't love reading in the fresh air with a friend?
Gorgeous example of Victorian transferware on porcelain. Image is transferred from a design of an inked, hand engraved, warmed copper plate to a wet tissue paper and then onto the body of pottery it decorates. It is placed and piece is fired with glaze to secure.
Gold tone metal is called pinchbeck. Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the early 18th century. Used for cheaper jewellery but also worn by people in case of robbery. They could hand over their pinchbeck and keep their real jewels hidden.
This is a statement brooch that celebrates literacy, friendship and love between women. Gorgeous.
6 x 5.5 cm
CONDITION
Some light scratching. Brooch is well worn.
See photo for details. Both faces of figures are perfect.
Even heavy brooches can be worn on modern garments using a supportive brooch sponge. FIND OUT HOW
Your brooch will include a complimentary sponge and will be packed securely and decoratively.
Special gift wrapping can be purchased at checkout