Antique Victorian 18k Gold & Jet, Seed Pearl Brooch Parure Set, Orig. Domed Box gaming These are early 1800s intaglio

These are early 1800s intaglio (engraving) prints that were hand colored and framed

Taken directly from their current website: "Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 241 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and jewellery

Structurally sound and beautiful

we have not taken him out of frame to investigate further and will leave that decision to the next owner

Fabulous set

Antique Victorian 18k Gold & Jet, Seed Pearl Brooch Parure Set, Orig. Domed Box gaming These are early 1800s intaglioA most stunning set here (or demi parure) of Victorian jewellery of the finest quality. Made in 18k yellow gold that holds a perfectly polished roundel of jet upon which is a beautiful 18k mounted pearl, sized small enough to be considered seed pearls, yet of a very fine color, nacre,and reflective quality almost of a quality you'd expect in Mikimoto or similar pearls today. The set appears to have never been used at all. I suspect it is a gentleman's