{"product_id":"lexi-dick-for-the-goldsmiths-company-millennium-silver-gilt-leopard-brooch-2000","title":"Lexi Dick for The Goldsmiths’ Company – Millennium Silver-Gilt Leopard Brooch, 2000","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe beautifully modelled three-dimensional brooch depicts a seated spotted leopard beside an ornate lidded vessel, with wonderfully detailed features and textured decoration. The piece retains its rich gilt finish and is fitted with a pin fastening to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eThe brooch bears Lexi Dick’s distinctive conjoined “LD” maker’s mark, together with 925 sterling silver and the special Millennium hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eWe contacted Lexi Dick directly, who personally confirmed that she made this design for The Goldsmiths’ Company as its Millennium gift, offered for members to purchase. Lexi recalled that the design proved popular and that several hundred were sold; she also noted that she still occasionally sees members wearing them when visiting Goldsmiths’ Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eOriginally these brooches were supplied in a red leather presentation case bearing the Goldsmiths’ Company coat of arms. The original case is unfortunately no longer present with this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lexi Dick\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eCommissioned by:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Goldsmiths’ Company\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Millennium, 2000\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver with gilt finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 43mm × 33mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 14g\u003cbr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good pre-owned condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The identification and history of this brooch have been personally confirmed to us by its maker, Lexi Dick, in correspondence dated September 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  This item is not in the centre\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 14","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58314998776190,"sku":"14-TTFF81","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/HtmGKurjPt.jpg?v=1793015281","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/lexi-dick-for-the-goldsmiths-company-millennium-silver-gilt-leopard-brooch-2000","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}