Part of a flower brooch

1850 - 1850

The central flower is set en tremblant, i.e. it is mounted on a tiny spring so that the flower moves when the wearer moves, rather like the movement of a real flower in the wind. In this way the precious stones glitter and shimmer as they catch the light. This accessory is now incomplete, but it was probably part of a brooch, crown or diadem.

• Places and dates

  West-Europe, 1850? - 1850? (Production)

• Materials

  Diamond , Gold , Silver

• Category

  Jewellery

• Object number

  S75/185

• IPR status

  Public domain