Victorian 15K Gold And Turquoise Leaf Brooch Circa 1840 Stone_Sapphire Bog wood is what results

Bog wood is what results from ancient oaks sunk into swamps for thousands of years

It spins on a central access to reveal a front and back that could have been used for two different engravings

it can also be strung with a chain to wear as a necklace

95 inches in length

Wear commensurate with age including minor wear to pearl nacre on some stones

Victorian 15K Gold And Turquoise Leaf Brooch Circa 1840 Stone_Sapphire Bog wood is what resultsThis magnificent antique brooch dates from the mid 19th century circa 1840 at the start of the Victorian fascination with designs drawn from nature. Carefully rendered in 15k yellow and green (an alloy of gold with additional silver to give it its "greenish" hue) it depicts a leaves, vines and "berries" (gorgeous blue turquoise cabochons) as if it were just pulled from the garden. In exceptional condition the authentic antique goldwork a true