Antique Victorian Paste Crescent Moon Brooch Turquoise

Antique Victorian Paste Crescent Moon Brooch TurquoiseA pretty antique Victorian crescent moon brooch from the late 19th Century modelled in base metal with a crescent of sky blue faux turquoise in the centre, bordered by twinkling clear pastes around the edge. Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought after during the 19th Century as people began to look up at the stars and heavens once more with renewed fascination. The crescent moon was a symbol of the Greek God Selene, the feminine moon Goddess

It’s been framed in a twisted

ITEM NUMBER: 24-16

Ivy engravings are skillfully carved into the silver face and represent an unbreakable bond

dating it to 1909

ITEM NUMBER: 24-190

MEASURE: Height 46mm (50mm inc

It’s all in pristine condition and boasts a wonderful collection of natural citrines

leading to a fabulous Saint Esprit dropper in the shape of a dove with a red paste eye

indigo-blue guilloche enamel overlaid on top

5mm – Interior Height 40mm x Width 30mm

A large antique Victorian mourning locket fashioned in 18ct yellow gold back and front with intricate floral images engraved on both sides

METAL: Sterling Silver (Stamped)