Antique c.1870s Victorian Agate Anchor Brooch & Pendant TheEssentials ornate clip in good condition

ornate clip in good condition

The brooch fastens with a pin and open 'c' clasp

A romantic and fiery beauty

The locket is set in a gold tone brass

Scandinavian artisans looked to indigenous craft-oriented arts to inform their designs

Antique c.1870s Victorian Agate Anchor Brooch & Pendant TheEssentials ornate clip in good conditionThis symbolic Victorian brooch takes the form of an anchor entwined with a cross a meaningful representation of faith, hope, and charity, a trio of virtues popular in 19th century sentimental jewellery. Expertly crafted in agate, engraved silver, and a central gilt metal collar, the cross and shank are formed from softly polished chalcedony, with a twisted rope motif rendered in detailed silver. The anchor is beautifully engraved, enhancing its