Bidspirit auction | Antique Sterling Silver Figural Goddess
Antique Sterling Silver Figural Goddess Brooch with Pink Cabochon Gemstone - This antique figural brooch is crafted from sterling silver, featuring a sculptural representation of a nude female figure. The artistic subject is depicted in a leaping or floating pose with arms raised overhead, supporting a crescent moon. Within the crescent moon is a round cabochon-cut gemstone, pinkish-purple in color with a mottled, opaque appearance, secured by a four-prong setting. The figure features detailed flowing hair visible on the reverse. The silver displays a dark natural oxidation in the recessed areas which enhances the casting detail. No maker marks, signatures, or metal purity stamps are visible on the front or reverse of the object. Weight: 0.112 ozt Length: Approximately 1 5/8 inches. This antique brooch is in good condition consistent with age. The sterling silver shows a dark patina in the recesses (photo 1). The gemstone appears secure in the four-prong setting (photo 1). The reverse shows the sculptural texture of the hair and body without visible structural breaks (photo 2). The pin mechanism is not visible in the provided views.