Victorian Whitby jet brooch, carved to depict grapes and vine leaves within a faceted surround.
Grapes were one of the first cultivated crops and have strong ties to various Gods over the millennia. They can represent abundance and fertility, wisdom, temptation and transformation.
Black grapes in particular represent mystery, the subconscious and connection to the ancestors.
Marks:
Unmarked.
Date:
Circa 1880.
Diameter:
3.9cm.
Condition:
Scratches and small marks through wear, mostly to the reverse.
Base metal fittings. Replacement pin.
Pin hinge is loose.
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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.
Victorian Whitby jet brooch, carved to depict grapes and vine leaves within a faceted surround.
Grapes were one of the first cultivated crops and have strong ties to various Gods over the millennia. They can represent abundance and fertility, wisdom, temptation and transformation.
Black grapes in particular represent mystery, the subconscious and connection to the ancestors.
Marks:
Unmarked.
Date:
Circa 1880.
Diameter:
3.9cm.
Condition:
Scratches and small marks through wear, mostly to the reverse.
Base metal fittings. Replacement pin.
Pin hinge is loose.
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.