Featured An unknown brooch added into my silver collection

I don't buy silver jewellery often but this one is so special, any thoughts on its origin and date? Seller said Russian tho

 

I can see why you bought it, that enamel is lovely, and only minute damage. I also think it could be Russian.
Could we see the back please? And any marks? Russian silver is usually marked.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/147235...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

 

Sure! But no marks tho

 

Yeah that's the original listing

 

This specific C-clasp, with the lower part of the C curved upward more than usual, is often seen on Russian brooches.

 

I'd have figured Russian too. The medallion above it looks like a Lancastrian rose.

 

Thank you! And the T shape on the other side suggests 19th century?

 

Yes I posted it before! A stunning large piece

 

The holes are just a decorative element or is there a function to them?

 

Just decorative imo, have seen similar motif

 

Beautiful cross brooch

 

thank you

 

It usually does, but always look at the other features too, they are all clues. In this case I agree with 19th century.

 

Thanks!