This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 14ct yellow gold.
The circular frame is embellished with an impressive Meissen porcelain* panel, depicting a fox.
The animal portrait is encompassed with a rope twist decorated border.
This impressive brooch secures to the reverse via a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
This antique Meissen brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark (WS) and the 14ct gold fineness mark (585).
Such examples with marked Meissen panels are rare to the market; the mark to the panel indicates the high quality of the piece.
The antique Meissen fox gold brooch is a distinctive and symbolic gift, ideal for birthdays, retirements or collectors of rare, animal-themed jewellery. Its fine craftsmanship and narrative charm make it especially suited for nature enthusiasts and lovers of storied antiques.
* Meissen, a hard-paste porcelain crafted in Germany since the early 18th century, is renowned for its quality and heritage. Its crossed swords mark, introduced in 1720 and mandated by royal decree in 1731, is a trademark that remains highly prized by collectors for its historical significance and rarity.
Date: Circa 1900
