{"product_id":"antique-english-silver-german-shepherd-brooch","title":"Antique English Silver German Shepherd Dog Brooch","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA German shepherd brooch in profile, mouth open, with a heavily textured coat and a lot of relief to the shoulders and legs. They were often called Alsatians in Britain, and dogs of this kind were popular dress pieces. It's unmarked, and I've assessed the metal as silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 1.75 in. W x 1.5 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Oxidized finish with darkened recesses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Silver-Plated, unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Naturalistic figural dog brooch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | Alsatian brooch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Heavily textured relief front with a flat reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Straight pin with C-clasp catch, pin of yellow-toned metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique condition consistent with age. No repairs. The front shows deep oxidation that sits in the fur texture, and the reverse carries heavier tarnish. The pin is a yellow-toned metal that differs in color from the body. The pin and catch are intact. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636993098006,"sku":"ENM-2449-G","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/October_2026-11998.jpg?v=1791313516","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-english-silver-german-shepherd-brooch","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}