Superb Victorian 18K Gold Red Burgundy & Black Enamel Floral Wreath Pin c1850s

Description

Presented is an interesting, 18 karat yellow gold and enameled Victorian pin
from the 1850s to 70s. The pin is in a dome form with a hole in the middle that
could easily be set with a pearl or stone. There is no evidence that anything
has ever been set in the middle and the pin appears to be all original. The
sides are enameled dark red and black and have cut gold flowers engraved into
it. There is a black enamel border along the rim.
Although this piece is not marked, it has been tested with nitric acid and is
guaranteed to be 18 karat purity. American pieces of this age were virtually
never hallmarked.
This piece is in excellent condition. There is one chip to the red enamel.
This is visible in the first photo at the four o'clock position.  The chip is
quite small and very hard to notice.  There are no dents, no breaks, no chips to
the enamel and no repairs.
The pin measures 1 1/8 inches in diameter and weighs 6.7 grams.
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