This expression on this soulful dog’s face says everything…truly a person’s best friend. The head of this lovely creature is placed against an elegant and intricately detailed riding crop to create a singular brooch that is discreet and so elegant. It is made 18 carat gold “Fix” (sometimes “Fixe”), a French mark denoting a closely guarded formula of superior quality rolled gold jewellery used from the early 1800s. Copper or brass was covered with unusually thick 18-carat gold which does not typically show signs of wear. The very best designers were commissioned to come up with these pieces, and the idea was to create jewellery of such good design and quality that it could not easily be distinguished from its solid gold counterparts. 
The perfect brooch for the aristocratic man or woman. 
C-clasp. 
 
Sourced in France and curated by Paris-based Vivienne Birt for Chateau Love, this brooch embodies the timeless sophistication and meticulous artistry that defines our carefully selected chateau-worthy collection of luxurious antique and vintage jewelry. 
 
MATERIAL: 18k Gold FIX
 
AGE: 
1880 - 1910
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use 
 
SIZE:
Height: 5.25 g
Width: 1.25 cm
 
WEIGHT:
2.28 g 
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.