Art Deco Paste Stone Halley's Comet Brooch earrings A pair of antique sterling

A pair of antique sterling silver pin cushions in the form of (as my three year old would put it) piggy porkers

Perfect for those who like to make a statement

Even though it was tied to  "mourning"

according to Diodorus

There was a revival of all things Victoriana during the latter half of the 20th century

Art Deco Paste Stone Halley's Comet Brooch earrings A pair of antique sterlingDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 A striking Art Deco brooch, modelled as a comet. Its fully set with white and green paste stones, the main event a large and vibrant green paste stone, bezel set. Its surrounded by a halo of white paste stones, sparkly and bright, with strips of "light" further set with white paste. At each end, green stones follow the white, finely surrounded by silver millegrain. Its modelled in silver throughout, dates from the Art Deco