{"product_id":"antique-austro-hungarian-georg-adam-scheid-silver-spinner-brooch-ancient-greek-syracuse-coin-medallion-c-1890","title":"Antique Austro-Hungarian Georg Adam Scheid Silver Spinner Brooch Greek Coin Medallion C.1890","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"135\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttention International buyers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us regarding the shipping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore committing to the purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"171\" data-start=\"18\"\u003eA rare and highly collectible Austro-Hungarian silver spinner brooch\u003cbr data-end=\"89\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eby renowned Viennese silversmith Georg Adam Scheid (G.A.S.),\u003cbr data-end=\"152\" data-start=\"149\"\u003ecrafted circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eThe brooch is centered with a finely detailed rotating silver medallion\u003cbr data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"244\"\u003einspired by ancient Greek Syracuse coinage,\u003cbr data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"290\"\u003especifically the celebrated silver decadrachm type of Arethusa,\u003cbr data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eshowing the classical profile of the nymph Arethusa\u003cbr data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"410\"\u003esurrounded by dolphins on one side,\u003cbr data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"448\"\u003eand a quadriga chariot scene on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eThe medallion is mounted within an elaborate toothed silver frame\u003cbr data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eaccented with sculptural ram’s head\u003cbr data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"601\"\u003eand delicate Etruscan Revival style gold appliqué details,\u003cbr data-end=\"665\" data-start=\"662\"\u003ereflecting the archaeological revival taste\u003cbr data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"708\"\u003epopular in late 19th century Vienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"749\"\u003eThe tubular hinge is stamped “G.A.S.”\u003cbr data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"786\"\u003efor Georg Adam Scheid of Vienna,\u003cbr data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eone of the most respected Austro-Hungarian jewellers of the period,\u003cbr data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eknown for refined silverwork and enamel creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eThe C-catch bears the Austrian dog-head hallmark\u003cbr data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"994\"\u003efor 800 silver together with the letter “A”\u003cbr data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003efor the Vienna assay office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eDiameter: 38 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eWeight: 21.4 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e800 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003eExcellent antique condition commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare museum-quality piece\u003cbr data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003eappealing to collectors of Austro-Hungarian jewelry,\u003cbr data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003earchaeological revival design, ancient coin jewelry,\u003cbr data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003eand works by Georg Adam Scheid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerald Cicada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54107734343964,"sku":"004083","price":12065.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5042\/8700\/files\/DSC_0228_91a377e9-cb7c-4f9f-b9a4-4c149fbb46e8.jpg?v=1778704939","url":"https:\/\/emeraldcicadajewelry.com\/en-au\/products\/antique-austro-hungarian-georg-adam-scheid-silver-spinner-brooch-ancient-greek-syracuse-coin-medallion-c-1890","provider":"Emerald Cicada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}