Late Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Lobster Brooch pique Stamped David Anderson - Norway

Stamped David Anderson - Norway Sterling

and it displays that well known adularescence- where the light pools inside and the whole thing appears to shimmer and glow

dating to the turn of the century

Of particularly heavy construction

Open work in design

Late Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Pearl Lobster Brooch pique Stamped David Anderson - NorwayDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1890 A cool antique lobster and oyster shell brooch dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Complete with a fitted box, the lobster is set with glistening rose cut diamonds and ruby cabochon eyes, with silver settings and detailed pincers and legs. The lobster rests upon a brushed gold oyster shell, featuring its prize dreamy pearl set to the centre of it. The crustacean has been widely used in art and designers for