Summary

Gold and green paste brooch, part of a demi-parure, attributed to Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, circa 1875.

This brooch, in the form of a locket, and its matching pair of ear pendants form a demi-parure set that contains all the classic design elements of Lamborn & Wagner; the use of intricate gold leaves and tendrils set in formal arrangement, together with the use of green paste and emerald doublets.

The original definition of a parure is a complete set of matching jewellery intended to be worn together. They are often comprised of a tiara, necklace, bracelet, brooch and ear pendants. A demi-parure is still a complete set but with fewer pieces, 'demi' being the French term for 'half'.
Demi-parure sets are typically comprised of three pieces; most often a brooch with matching earrings or a neckpiece with matching earrings.

Physical Description

Ornate oval gold brooch with leaves and tendrils. At the top of the brooch is a vine that curls at each end. Square green paste stone in centre.

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