VICTORIAN 18CT YELLOW GOLD. CUSTOM MADE BROOCH FEATURING 3. FULLY ARTICULATED ON AN. FULLY HALL MARKED 18CT BAR – C1887. PRESITGIOUS LONDON GOLDSMITH AND PRESENTED IN THE ORIGINAL FITTED CASE & 5.71 GRAMS. A TRULY STUNNING ONE OF A KIND JEWEL – QUIRKY & GREAT FUN! The bells are complete with clangers and tinkle when worn as they are fully articulated. Each part of the brooch is stamped 18ct and the bar of the brooch carries full London hall marks for 1887 including Queen Victorias head. The brooch carries the makers mark for prestigious London Goldsmith John Phillips and the brooch is presented in the original fitted case as retailed by Royal jewelers Dobson & Sons of Piccadilly. These bells are probably wedding bells as each bell carries the initials of the couple to the rear face and the larger central bell is dated 17. May 1888, undoubtedly the wedding date? The front face of the bells are engraved and chased with abstract design. Is undoubtedly custom made for a wedding or similar special occasion and is of superb quality. The bells tinkle when worn and are complete with the original clangers. All parts are stamped 18ct and the bar carries a full set of London marks for 1887, whilst the central bell is engraved for 17. The brooch measures 2.0 in length and is 1.00 in drop. The 2 smaller bells are 1.0 x 1.0 and the central bell is 1.25 x 1.0. The brooch carries its original gold bar which has a simple clasp. The total gross weight is 5.71 grams. Is the original fitted retailers box in blue velvet, with a raised custom fitted velvet pad and navy satin interior. It is in antique condition 2/3 and whilst the interior is undamaged the exterior shows extensive wear to the velvet covering, so please see photos? Both the hidden hinge and clasp are excellent. This item is in antique condition 1/2. The bells are in really fine order but do show age related scratching to the front faces, whilst the rear faces are in excellent order. All of the engraving is visible as are the hall marks and makers mark. The bar clasp is excellent. The condition of the box is above. Please see detailed photos? All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned and is ready to wear. We try to offer our buyers free P&P to. It is unlikely that the post office will accept claims for goods lost in transit so buyers can upgrade service prior to check out. Larger items will be sent by myhermes and will be charged appropriately. This is an economy service and can take between 5 – 56 days to arrive, depending upon location. It is only tracked to the port of entry in your Country. You may upgrade to tracked services by specifying Air Sure prior to check out. This is not suitable for. Please refer to listings for costing. This is clearly indicated in the listings. Items are described as honestly as possible and you should check that an item is suitable. Many of our items are unrepeatable and some of our items are offered through other channels and may be withdrawn ahead of the posted finish time. Large or high value item. Post code is FY5 1PG. We aim to respond within 24 hours. Please review our terms and conditions page for further information. Thank you, we appreciate your business. The item “ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 18CT GOLD’WEDDING BELLS’ BAR BROOCH C1887 5.71 G FITTED BOX” is in sale since Sunday, December 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Victorian (1837-1901)”. The seller is “t7nee” and is located in Lancashire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Gold Quality: 18Carat
- GROSS WEIGHT: 5.71 GRAMS
- HALL MARKS: FULL SET
- PERIOD: VICTORIAN
- THEME: WEDDING
- Type: Brooch/ Pin
- Sub-Type: NOVELTY ARTICULATED
- Metal: Yellow Gold
- Designer: JOHN PHILLIPS
- Main Gemstone: No Stone