Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches wristwatch 15ct total

15ct total

It dates from the latter half of the 19th century

so fitted in perfectly with the cultural and societal movements of the early 20th century

It features applied rose gold flowers and border with chased embellishment

and the mosaic tesserae are mounted in a single piece of black onyx with chamfered edges and a gold border

Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches wristwatch 15ct totalDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A pair of sterling silver salamander brooches dating from the latter half of the 19th century. They're each studded with green and white paste gemstones, the larger amphibian featuring red paste eyes, and the smaller ruby cabochon eyes. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames, and so was perceived to be a magical