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Victorian "Mizpah" Bangle in Sterling Silver, Birmingham 1884


€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Victorian "Mizpah" Bangle in Sterling Silver, Birmingham 1884
Victorian "Mizpah" Bangle in Sterling Silver, Birmingham 1884
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
Do you know the significance of the "Mizpah" jewelry? These lovely objects are almost unknown in Germany - but they were once widespread in Great Britain! The word "Mizpah", which we can read in large letters on this Victorian bangle, comes from the Old Testament, Genesis 31:49 to be precise: "May Yahweh keep watch between me and you when we are far from each other." The Hebrew word "mizpah" is used for this, which can be translated as "watch" or "guard", in the sense of "protect". Jewelry like this was given as a gift when two lovers were about to be separated for a longer period of time, for example when a man was called up for military service or when someone set off on a long journey. On the one hand as a memento, on the other as a lucky charm, pieces like our bracelet were intended to convey that the love of the two was protected by a higher power - even if the people could not be together. A beautiful thought, isn't it? Our piece is made of sterling silver and bears the word "MIZPAH" in raised letters in the center with fine floral engravings in between. Its hallmark shows that it was made in Birmingham in 1884. We discovered this well-preserved piece of jewelry in London.
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Victorian "Mizpah" Bangle in Sterling Silver, Birmingham 1884
When We Are Far
€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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