This antique brooch is not signed and may be 10 or 12 kt gold filled but it's not possible to know for sure. For the sake of this description, it is 10 or 12 kt gold plated or gilted.

This admirable antique French brooch is a style that was made in Mid to Late Victorian era but this particular design with the large Art Nouveau frame is uncommon to find.

The brooch style was made during the Art Nouveau and Edwardian eras; a style produced from about 1860 to 1930.  The brooch is not signed but the type of hinge and the C Clasp closure indicates it was most likely made in the 1920-1930 era.

The tiered gold medallion is pierced metal work in an architectural motif finished in bright yellow heavy, thick, gold gilt or plating. The center is adorned with a Guilloche cab in light yellow with the rose and leaf design in light pink and light green.

The brooch has impressive weight as the body was perhaps cast from solid brass. This heirloom brooch is medium-large in size at 1 7/8" wide x 1 3/8" tall or 47 mm x 36 mm.

The condition of this brooch is excellent for age. There is no loss of gold or gold wear on the front or sides and there are no scratches, dings, or dents. The Guilloche cab is glossy and perfect with no discoloration, chips, or crazing. On the back of the brooch is what appears to be a long, wavy, faint scratch from top to bottom however it is not a scratch. It is in mold line in the brass metal below the gold. The back has some very light wear from gentle handling over the past century.

Comes gift wrapped and shipped in a new presentation jewelry box.