Antique Victorian 4.75" Long Bespoke 16k Brooch w Fresh Water Pearls - in Original Box, c.1850s King of Sweden Her third son

Her third son

some in early fine leathers

Elegant antique French sterling silver 2" diameter napkin ring

and with all but the 2 small mother of pearl snowflake silk winders

trimmed in 18K gold that has been tested but does not bear any markings I can find

Antique Victorian 4.75" Long Bespoke 16k Brooch w Fresh Water Pearls - in Original Box, c.1850s King of Sweden Her third sonIt makes me wonder were they pearls gathered by some Victorian Grand Tour traveler, who brought them back to England and commissioned this very unique jewelry item, then closed the box and simply kept it stored? That would be my guess. At nearly 5" long, it's not one that fits into fashion trends then. In any case, a total weight on the brooch at 9. 52 grams, most of it gold, and today's gold prices (Jan 29, 2026), the estimated portion that is gold