Antique Austro Hungarian Silver, Gilt & Paste Cherub Brooch silver We have named this piece

We have named this piece for the Vestal Virgin Junia Torquata

The name comes from the colcanic rock basalt which was used to create the dark color

then mounted on a gold filled shank that allows the beetle to 'flip' either way

carved from beautiful undulating malachite

Size 9:  3

Antique Austro Hungarian Silver, Gilt & Paste Cherub Brooch silver We have named this pieceAustria Hungary was a constitutional monarchy that was created in 1867 and was dissolved in 1918. During this short period of time, many opulent, dramatic pieces of jewelry were produced. Close in proximity to Germany and Italy, Renaissance Revival style was a significant influence. Gothic, Biblical and Mythical themes were prevalent, as was the use of closely clustered jewels, both genuine and paste. This wonderfully elaborate Austro Hungarian brooch