{"product_id":"antique-georgian-paste-bow-brooch-ca-1760","title":"Antique Georgian Paste Bow Brooch, ca 1760","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early eighteenth century, paste was prized not as an imitation, but as a distinct, highly technical craft capable of extraordinary fire under candlelight. Designed as a stylized symmetrical bow, this brooch features hand-cut clear glass pastes set in closed-back silver mountings with silver foil backing to intensify brilliance. Beyond their decorative charm, bow motifs hold significant history in 18th-century jewelry; originating from the practice of tying ribbons to secure bodice ornaments (sévigné), they evolved into jeweled representations symbolizing intimacy, binding affection, and courtly elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse showcases typical period construction, featuring a hand-chased, patterned metal casing that protected the delicate foil from moisture and wear. A rare survivor from the Rococo transition, it captures the architectural yet fluid ribbon forms characteristic of high-born 18th-century evening adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngland, ca 1760\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larkspur \u0026 Hawk","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":43952381132835,"sku":"LHAC-PIN-022","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/2735\/files\/LHAC-PIN-022web.jpg?v=1789607819","url":"https:\/\/larkspurandhawk.com\/products\/antique-georgian-paste-bow-brooch-ca-1760","provider":"Larkspur \u0026 Hawk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}