Exquisite Silver & Enamel Brooch of Woman in Kokoshnik Headdress, Circa 1890 Art Deco these sulfur-tipped matches would combust

these sulfur-tipped matches would combust

Made in England in about 1870

It is unmarked but has been professionally acid tested as 18k gold

This brooch is a wonderful example of Mizpah jewelry

5 mm in length and 21

Exquisite Silver & Enamel Brooch of Woman in Kokoshnik Headdress, Circa 1890 Art Deco these sulfur-tipped matches would combustStep back to the elegance of an Imperial age with this extraordinary enamel brooch, capturing the regal profile of a woman in traditional kokoshnik headdress. Her attire, painted in vibrant reds and adorned with intricate detailing, speaks to the rich cultural tapestry of her time. The artist has rendered her expression and attire with such care that she appears to be a historical figure gazing out from a bygone era, perhaps a noblewoman or cherished