A sweet sentimental antique brooch from the late Victorian era.
Designed in the ”aesthetic” style typical of the 1880’s, it features an embossed spray of flowers arching over the “MIZPAH” message engraved beneath: “the lord watch between me & thee when we are absent one from another”.
Sentimental jewellery (and mizpah themed jewellery in particular) were fantastically popular in the Victorian period, and remain popular today for their sweet, romantic charm.
Employing a combination of delicate hand engraving with embossed detail which stands out in relief, it is in good antique condition with some flattening to the edging beads but minimal wear to the design. It fastens securely with its original C-clasp and also has a safety chain attached (which can easily be removed if desired).
Measuring 3.5cm in length and weighing 4.6g, it bears full sterling silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1889 to the rear.
A charmingly romantic antique brooch!