This is an antique Victorian Dragon's Breath Glass pin. The Dragon's breath has been complimented by a rich baroque floral design which is in the style of the late Victorian Romantic period. This pin however was crafted during a much later period.
The Dragons breath cabochon anchors the pin's design with mesmeric flashes electric blue and purple. It is a magnificent example of this type of antique glass. It is also a rare example for the majority of Dragon glass was crafted in small droplets framed in silver. This pin has a magnificent presence and a larger example of this unique glass stone.
The pin was created between 1895-1915 in the Gablonz region of Czechoslovakia and measures 2.25” across. It has a lovely presence both antique Victorian and somewhat magical. Stunning...
About Victorian Dragon's Breath glass:
True Dragon's Breath glass was created in Czechoslovakia in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Unfortunately, the exact recipe for creating this glass has been lost in the mists of time so it has become quite rare. Dragons breath was made by adding metal to the molten glass. This is what gives it the electric blue, red and purple flashes or ripples inside the stone. The stone is usually seen in an oval or round cabochon shape (rounded and smooth top), but you will see other shapes. The stone is un-foiled and transparent. The colors have a mixture of orange, red, yellow, and sometimes even a rose tint. Then depending on the angle that you view it, there is an inner fire of beautiful streaks of electric blues and purples that seem to just levitate inside the glass. At some angles you can see more of the blues and purples. This blue and purple “breath” inside the red orange outlet glass is what gave the stone it's name and has captivated many into becoming collectors of this mystical stone
This pin is so beautiful and so ethereal. Perfect for the collector, Dragon Lovers or someone who would like a rare breathtaking piece of jewelry design.
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Product code: Antique Dragons outlet Breath Art Glass- Baroque- Czechoslovakian 2.25”