Antique English enamel and gold fisherman's tackle pin
Antique English enamel and gold fisherman's tackle pin
A Victorian blue enamel and gold brooch in the form of a wickerwork basked comprised of woven gold, centering a gold and enamel trout fish, in 15k. England
A charming example of Victorian naturalistic jewelry, this whimsical brooch depicts a freshly caught trout resting within a woven gold basket. The basket is fashioned from fine strands of gold, meticulously interlaced to imitate the texture and construction of traditional wickerwork. Its gently raised sides and delicate looped handles lend the miniature composition a remarkable sense of realism. The trout is beautifully modelled, rendered in pale blue enamel with subtle variations of color that evoke the iridescence of scales. Combining meticulous craftsmanship with a playful sense of humor, this brooch transforms the familiar image of a fisherman's catch into a miniature work of art.
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- CountryEngland
- Circa1885
- Dimensions0.98 in, 0.63 in, 2.76 in
- Weight4.87 grams
- SKUZ32556