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   Offered for sale is a rare antique. Jewel scarab leaf brooch in the French aesthetic style of the late 19th century. The aesthetic movement focused on an appreciation for the natural world and many jewels of the time adopted natural forms and incorporated specimens from nature. Jewel scarabs such as the one featured were praised for their size and. Iridescence making them perfect for jewellery. The beetle is mounted on a bronze mount which has been annealed and textured to give the impression of a leaf. Dispatched quickly and packed well. The item "Rare 1900 Antique Victorian Jewel ...

   A shapely and attractive copper coal bin / lidded scuttle, which could also be used as a kindling store or similar. The fittings (feet, twin handles and lid knob) are of brass with contrasting copper rivets and very attractively designed in an aesthetic movement style. Condition: Unusually good condition for one of these. The bin has several small dings around the body but no large dents. It is fully functional, structurally sound and of good colour. Diameter: 33 cm (13) maximum. Weight: 3575 g (7.88 lb). The item "Victorian copper coal scuttle, lidded bin Aesthetic movement fireside ...