Jan and John Maggs Antiques

Georgian paste aigrette

These charming brooches and aigrettes were worn from the 17th century through the early 19th.  Some aigrettes were fitted with flexible wires and thus became tremblants.  For other paste examples, see plate 7, Antique Paste Jewellery, by M. D. S. Lewis; for diamond examples, see Jewellery, by Diana Scarisbrick, pages 28-29, 36, Investing in Antique Jewellery by Richard Falkiner, pages 90, 95, 104-105, and An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, by Harold Newman, page 14.

Silver topped, gold backed, "feather" or "wheat-ear" type paste pin, set with clear stones and a C-clasp.  English, 18th century.  Height is 1 1/2", width 2".

Tax Holiday Sale Price: $225

Price: $385

Inventory #17687

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