Rare Antique Ivory Brooch Woman's Hand Holding Flowers Hand Carved 2 1/2" Ultra-Victorian Large
$ 495.00
Unbelievably rare, this true pre-ban era ivory brooch is in a material now unavailable to buy. You can tell by the detail pictures that it is true Victorian era and the ultimate in delicate hand-carved ivory.
The hand is holding three types of flowers; forget-me-not, lilies and of course a rose.
These flowers all had meanings and the lily represented purity, the rose a various of meanings such as love, happiness, joy and the forget-me-not represented true love resulting in a wonderfully romantic brooch that has survived all these years.
It is too precious to keep it in a drawer. The workmanship is priceless, and this would make the ultimate engagement gift for someone who adores Victorian and antique jewelry.
It measures 2 1/2" long, so quite large for the type of item it is. Perfect condition, C clasp on back ( the metal is a little tarnished)
The hand is holding three types of flowers; forget-me-not, lilies and of course a rose.
These flowers all had meanings and the lily represented purity, the rose a various of meanings such as love, happiness, joy and the forget-me-not represented true love resulting in a wonderfully romantic brooch that has survived all these years.
It is too precious to keep it in a drawer. The workmanship is priceless, and this would make the ultimate engagement gift for someone who adores Victorian and antique jewelry.
It measures 2 1/2" long, so quite large for the type of item it is. Perfect condition, C clasp on back ( the metal is a little tarnished)
