Antique Victorian Silver Grape Brooch (Prior to c. 1888) Victorian_jewellery The filigree setting is ornate

The filigree setting is ornate and the metal is worked in such a way that it appears that there are small diamonds in the settings

often simple

Perfect to be paired with an Emerald cut diamond or Asher

The mat finish has several leaves that almost create a garland across your finger

however due to the glue

Antique Victorian Silver Grape Brooch (Prior to c. 1888) Victorian_jewellery The filigree setting is ornateThis Victorian brooch is possibly German as it is hallmarked 13 1 4. That represents the German way of assaying silver prior to 1888. The Loth system divided silver into 16 parts. 16 16 for pure silver 15=. 937 14=. 875 13=. 812 12=. 750 This brooch, hallmarked 13 1 4, would have 828 1000 purity of silver. This hallmarking and assay system was used up until 1888, so this brooch was made prior to that date. The grape cluster of the brooch would take