Early 20th century platinum, rose and yellow gold brooch, comprising a seven-nail horseshoe, crossed with traces.
The horseshoe, with it’s seven nails, is a ubiquitous symbol of good luck.
One story tells of how the Devil was tricked by the skilled blacksmith (later Saint) Dunstan, by nailing horseshoes to his cloven feet, and as such the Devil swore never to go near horseshoes ever again.
Other tales tell of the malicious Fae folk and their aversion to iron which helped bring good luck to the possessor of such a piece.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Electronically tests as platinum, approximately 15ct yellow gold and 9ct rose gold.
Date:
Circa 1900-1930.
Length:
3.1cm.
Condition:
Scratches and small marks in keeping with use.
Small soft solder repair visible to the reverse.
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Early 20th century platinum, rose and yellow gold brooch, comprising a seven-nail horseshoe, crossed with traces.
The horseshoe, with it’s seven nails, is a ubiquitous symbol of good luck.
One story tells of how the Devil was tricked by the skilled blacksmith (later Saint) Dunstan, by nailing horseshoes to his cloven feet, and as such the Devil swore never to go near horseshoes ever again.
Other tales tell of the malicious Fae folk and their aversion to iron which helped bring good luck to the possessor of such a piece.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Electronically tests as platinum, approximately 15ct yellow gold and 9ct rose gold.
Date:
Circa 1900-1930.
Length:
3.1cm.
Condition:
Scratches and small marks in keeping with use.
Small soft solder repair visible to the reverse.
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.