Antique Epaulette Brooch, ca 1780
Our Notes
This pin is a great example of a repurposed Georgian gentleman’s dress coat jewel. In the 18th century, it was considered fashionable for aristocratic men to wear jeweled buttons, cufflinks and even epaulets on their waistcoats. Frequently offered in large, boxed sets, these suites would have made quite a sparkling statement at candlelit soirees.
Here the foiled, white paste stones are of the “black dot” variety, meaning that small black dots were painted on the underside of the stones to imitate a diamond’s culet. Collectors of Georgian paste love this detail!
Emily selected this as part of her curation because it is a great example of early paste that can be the start of a new collection or would sit well in a collector’s extensive paste collection.
Ca 1780
Measurements, Materials & Care
Care
As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
- Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
- Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally
Shipping & Returns
Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.
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