Sterling Dolphin Brooch Granulation when a wave of Egyptomania

when a wave of Egyptomania erupted

During the early part of her career Matsukata worked primarily in silver

This charming brooch captures the movement of a leaping dolphin perfectly and echoes it with a gilt shadow

this marvelous bracelet by Margot de Taxco is shown on page 81 of Margot Van Voorhies

and was part of the collection of the renowned Tadema Gallery in London

Sterling Dolphin Brooch Granulation when a wave of EgyptomaniaThis charming brooch captures the movement of a leaping dolphin perfectly and echoes it with a gilt shadow. The brooch is constructed of sterling silver, and set with a CZ or rhinestone (the stone is too small to get a clear reading on the gem tester). Scroll down for more details