Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Enamelled Silver Florin Coin Brooch, 1887

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Late 19th Century Victorian Enamelled Silver Florin Coin Brooch Material: Silver and Enamel A charming late 19th century Victorian coin … Read more Late 19th Century Victorian Enamelled Silver Florin Coin Brooch Material: Silver and Enamel A charming late 19th century Victorian coin brooch, fashioned from a silver florin and embellished with vibrant polychrome enamel decoration. The piece displays the distinctive heraldic reverse associated with Queen Victoria’s Jubilee coinage, with the original design enhanced through carefully applied enamelling. Rich shades of blue and red are complemented by gilt-toned highlights, accentuating the shields and national emblems while retaining the character of the original coin. The reverse is fitted with a traditional pin and C-clasp, consistent with its historic conversion from circulating coinage into a decorative brooch. Converting coins into jewellery was a popular practice during the Victorian period, producing distinctive pieces that combined numismatic interest with wearable ornament. This is a particularly attractive and relatively compact example, measuring approximately 1.25 inches in diameter. Presented in very good antique condition. The enamel remains vibrant, displaying only light age-related wear. The pin and C-clasp remain intact and functional, with general light surface wear consistent with age and its historic conversion into jewellery. Dimensions: Diameter: Approximately 3.2 cm (1.25 in) Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Country of Origin: United Kingdom See less