Victorian Gemset Bug 'En Tremblant' Brooch russian The collection has clearly been

The collection has clearly been put together over the best part of a lifetime

and with a feather fleur-de-lis just under the bail

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which says something about the enduring "futuristic" aesthetic of 20th century modernism (and perhaps

The locket compartment is easily accessible via a hinged cover at the back

Victorian Gemset Bug 'En Tremblant' Brooch russian The collection has clearly beenDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Cool Victorian brooch featuring a ruby, diamond, and cat's eye studded bug set 'en tremblant' to create movement when worn, giving the impression the bug is darting around. The term, literally "to tremble", describes the motion created by the trembler (essentially a spring made of thin metal wire). It's crafted in 18 karat gold and silver, with French control marks and a hidden safety chain attaching the bug to the brooch