A Scottish Celtic Revival silver malachite penannular brooch.
The penannular brooch was popular around the 1100s, it consisted of a loop of metal with flattened ends, with an attached movable pin. The pin was pushed through the folds of a cloak and then one end of the ring was pushed under the sharp end of the pin. The ring was then turned so that the pin lay securely in place.
This piece is a late Victorian Celtic Revival example with floral engraving and malachite panels. The Ancient Egyptian hieroglyph representing malachite also meant green and so malachite represented vegetation, new life and fertility, together with the scrolling foliate engraving, ties together seamlessly with the Celtic vibe.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1880-1890.
Length:
5.4cms.
Condition:
Slight marks in keeping with wear.
One domed circular malachite with small nick.
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Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
A Scottish Celtic Revival silver malachite penannular brooch.
The penannular brooch was popular around the 1100s, it consisted of a loop of metal with flattened ends, with an attached movable pin. The pin was pushed through the folds of a cloak and then one end of the ring was pushed under the sharp end of the pin. The ring was then turned so that the pin lay securely in place.
This piece is a late Victorian Celtic Revival example with floral engraving and malachite panels. The Ancient Egyptian hieroglyph representing malachite also meant green and so malachite represented vegetation, new life and fertility, together with the scrolling foliate engraving, ties together seamlessly with the Celtic vibe.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1880-1890.
Length:
5.4cms.
Condition:
Slight marks in keeping with wear.
One domed circular malachite with small nick.
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.