A Georgian gold mourning brooch, the circular malachite cabochon with graduated split pearl surround.
The reverse has a hinged, glazed locket compartment which currently contains a photograph of a gentleman that looks to be early to mid 20th century, with period engraving ‘JS MS 1801 M.S. 25 [indistinct]2’.
Malachite has been used as a talisman against the evil eye and bad omens. Romans wore it to protect against lightning strikes and Greek soldiers wore it to protect against injuries on the battlefield. The Ancient Egyptian lore associated the hippopotamus goddess of motherhood Thueris and the gem protected pregnant women while providing rebirth and eternal youth.
Malachite is also thought to heal emotional pain, helping to remove impurities and negativity.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1810.
Length:
3.1cms.
Condition:
The brooch fittings have been replaced, the clasp partially covers the engraving.
Pin is slightly loose at the hinge, still functional.
Later small loop to the reverse to support a safety chain.
Slight wear to the gilt finish visible to the reverse.
Surface scratches and slight general wear.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care. The reverse has a glazed,
A Georgian gold mourning brooch, the circular malachite cabochon with graduated split pearl surround.
The reverse has a hinged, glazed locket compartment which currently contains a photograph of a gentleman that looks to be early to mid 20th century, with period engraving ‘JS MS 1801 M.S. 25 [indistinct]2’.
Malachite has been used as a talisman against the evil eye and bad omens. Romans wore it to protect against lightning strikes and Greek soldiers wore it to protect against injuries on the battlefield. The Ancient Egyptian lore associated the hippopotamus goddess of motherhood Thueris and the gem protected pregnant women while providing rebirth and eternal youth.
Malachite is also thought to heal emotional pain, helping to remove impurities and negativity.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1810.
Length:
3.1cms.
Condition:
The brooch fittings have been replaced, the clasp partially covers the engraving.
Pin is slightly loose at the hinge, still functional.
Later small loop to the reverse to support a safety chain.
Slight wear to the gilt finish visible to the reverse.
Surface scratches and slight general wear.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care. The reverse has a glazed,