{"product_id":"vintage-mother-of-pearl-carved-brooch-c1800","title":"Vintage Victorian Era Silver \u0026 Carved Mother of Pearl Brooch Chinese Scene c1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am excited to offer this superb hand-carved mother of pearl plaque in a silver setting, showing a scene of four Chinamen by a Chinese house and garden. The catch and long pin are in perfect working order. Measurements: 37 x 30mm. Weighs 15.2 g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good to excellent condition for age and type, there are no chips or flaws to the mother of pearl plaque. This very hard material is difficult to carve, often flakes or chips easily and so represents a lovely artisan's work of art. The cut steel border is entirely intact with a full backplate, however is unmarked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUD $289.00 + Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe quality of the shell gives it a 3D effect. The brooch is English manufacture (no markings - C1800) Victorian (1837-1901) and the Chinamen have rather Anglo Chinese faces. Presumably, with the tea trade, there was an interest in Chinese life. \u003c\/span\u003eA great deal of detail in this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is in very good vintage condition with normal wear commensurate with age. Please examine the photos for condition prior to purchase as these are an important part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur vintage items are sold in \"as found\" condition and are described to the best of our ability as we have acquired them. We do not always know if all are original to the piece or has been restored prior to our acquisition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look closely at all photographs as they are an important part of our description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TFD HANDMADE \u0026 Estate, Antique \u0026 Vintage Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39570281955403,"sku":"","price":1425.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/8763\/4507\/products\/32FC7DC8-92D5-4CFE-9A02-C222E7CA6D02.jpg?v=1635672749","url":"https:\/\/tfdjewellery.com\/en-cn\/products\/vintage-mother-of-pearl-carved-brooch-c1800","provider":"TFD Jewellery, Crystals \u0026 Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}