Florenza Victorian Gothic Gold-tone Filigree Tortoise Glass Seed Pearl Pin Brooch




Florenza Victorian Gothic Gold-tone Filigree Tortoise Glass Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Materials and Features:
High-relief Victorian Gothic revival architecture featuring a diamond-shaped openwork frame embellished with layered scrollwork, leaf finials, and multi-tier wire mesh filigree detailing
Substantial center focus holding a thick, dimensional oval cabochon of translucent tortoise-shell art glass secured by an intricate sunburst crown-prong basket setting
Symmetric cluster arrangement featuring ten cream-colored seed pearl accents individually pinned along the open lattice wings and point borders
Reverse frame engineered with a heavily textured organic bark finish to stabilize the structural castings and protect the gold-tone plating from long-term surface friction
Type: Standard roll-over safety catch
Age/Origin: c. 1960's – 1970's / USA (Florenza)
Marks: FLORENZA © (crisply stamped on a raised rectangular signature block directly on the lower reverse collar framing the center glass cabochon)
Measurements:
Weight: 18g
Dimensions: Approx. 2.25" in length x 2.25" wide
Condition: Good vintage condition. Gold-tone hardware shows clean, reflective preservation with minor, era-appropriate surface wear. The tortoise glass is pristine; the two larger focal seed pearls exhibit noticeable surface peeling to the nacre layer, priced accordingly.