Antique Victorian 4.75" Long Bespoke 16k Brooch w Fresh Water Pearls - in Original Box, c.1850s King of Sweden and agree with CITES that

and agree with CITES that objects over 100 years of age have nothing whatsoever to do with species depletion in our current world

A gorgeous set

a 2-leaf writing tablet

there is a tiny space visible between the edge of the miniature and inner frame edge (though shrinkage could cause that)

Antique Victorian 4.75" Long Bespoke 16k Brooch w Fresh Water Pearls - in Original Box, c.1850s King of Sweden and agree with CITES thatIt 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