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Large Victorian Anchor Brooch in Silver & Agate, Great Britain, ca. 1890


€ 489.00 *
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Large Victorian Anchor Brooch in Silver & Agate, Great Britain, ca. 1890
Large Victorian Anchor Brooch in Silver & Agate, Great Britain, ca. 1890
Description
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The anchor is an ancient symbol of hope. In Christian iconography, it symbolizes the hope for heavenly bliss as well as earthly resistance to despair. This brooch, dating from the last decade of the 19th century, takes precisely this form. The anchor rope is wound around the anchor, in keeping with classical iconography. The cross-shaped shank is made of orange-red agate. The brooch is a typical piece of the so-called “pebble jewellry” style, which reflects Scottish traditional dress. Ginny Redington Dawes and Corinne Davidov: Victorian Jewelry. Unexplored Treasures, New York / London / Paris 1991, pp. 57–95, have compiled numerous wonderful examples of these pieces. What they all have in common is that they combine colourful gemstones from the Scottish mountains with traditional motifs such as brooches, buckles, or Celtic crosses, always seeking to create a picturesque effect. On page 72, there are also numerous anchors similar to our example. This large anchor came to us from London and can be worn by both women and men.
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Large Victorian Anchor Brooch in Silver & Agate, Great Britain, ca. 1890
Rooted in Faith
€ 489.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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