A genuinely striking Victorian to Edwardian goofus glass brooch, a cold-painted composition of purple and white pansies with scattered buds beneath a convex glass dome, framed by a twisted rope-effect border. The painted decoration retains lovely colour, though the characteristic metallic backing has degraded with age as is typical of this technique.
Product Specifications
Estimated Era: Antique, Late Victorian to Edwardian (c.1880s-1910s)
Material: Goofus Glass in Base Metal Frame
Colour: Purple, White and Green
Maker: Unsigned
Condition & Measurements
Shows the characteristic background deterioration of the goofus glass technique, with the gold metallic backing degraded and mottled throughout, though the painted floral decoration itself remains well-preserved and clearly legible. The glass dome is intact with no cracks observed, and the catch and pin are straight and functional.
Length: 40mm
Width: 30mm
Weight: 9g
Boxes are not included and are for display purposes only.
