Vintage DAMASCENE Courting Couple Brooch~24K Gold Inlay Neillo Floral Couple Pin

Exquisitely Detailed, High-end, Floral, 1700s Courting Couple, Damascene, Toledo, 24K Gold Inlay, Black Enamel Brooch from SPAIN. Measuring 1 1/4" in diameter x 1/8" deep with a secure trumpet clasp. This fine vintage Spanish brooch features intricate floral, vine designs surrounding an 18th Century attired man and woman, all in etched handwork of 24K Gold Plate hues. The background is black enamel Niello. Back is a smooth and shiny Gold Plate. The detail and hand-craftmanship of this Spanish jewelry brooch are exceptional and of the highest quality. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another—typically, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background—to produce intricate patterns. Toledo, Spain became the European capital of the Damascene industry. Exceptional condition ~ polish to satisfaction. A fabulous gift for her, for a special occasion, or to add to your Damascene Toledo Jewelry, Vintage Brooch, Niello Jewelry, Black Enamelware Jewelry, Mid-century Jewelry, Toledo Spain Brooch, Floral Brooch, Courting Couple Brooch, 1700s Dressed Couple Jewelry, 18th Century Man Woman Brooch, 24K Gold Plate Brooch, or Etched Damascene Brooch wardrobe. ~ WEIGHT: 10.5g ~ MEASUREMENT: 1 1/4" in diameter x 1/8" deep ~ CONDITION: Exceptional - polish ITEM # 442-MQ-237V Shipping ~ Generally same or next day. Check out my other items at https://poshmark.com/closet/vintiquevenus