Victorian Serpentine Gold Buckle Brooch, circa 1870

This intriguing egg-shaped pin has a flat base and faceted edges carved of bowenite, a variety of serpentine, wrapped in an engraved rose gold ribbon with central buckle. Typical of the English Victorian period, the back is fitted with a pocket watch/pendant hook and a C-clasp. (Cross for display only).

English, circa 1870.

– 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) across; 5/8 in. (1.6 cm) high.