Art Nouveau Orange & Teal Paste Brooch WW1 A pair of sterling silver

A pair of sterling silver salamander brooches dating from the latter half of the 19th century

its remarkably well made and remains wearable to this day

The intaglio carving depicts (according to Fairbairn's Book of Crests): "a stag statant ppr

and would have been very modern in its time

Art Nouveau Orange & Teal Paste Brooch WW1 A pair of sterling silverDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1900 A charming antique brooch crafted in the Art Nouveau style. It's modelled in 9 karat gold throughout, and set with teal and orange paste gemstones, as well as a single pearl. STONES Paste Gemstone & Pearl MEASUREMENTS 3. 4 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 3. 0g MARKS 9ct CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age. One stone has a small chip