Antique Edwardian Silver Crescent Paste Brooch COSTUME The stones are smooth and

The stones are smooth and cold to touch

featuring marcasite gemstones set into the body of the bird

This brooch is set in a silver-tone metal and fastens with an open 'c' clasp

The charm consists of an ornate top with six foxtail chains with balls on the end

The necklace is in excellent vintage condition measuring 72cm / 28" in length securing with a screw barrel clasp

Antique Edwardian Silver Crescent Paste Brooch COSTUME The stones are smooth andAntique Edwardian brooch with paste gemstones set into a silver setting. For the Victorians the 'Crescent Moon' symbolised new beginnings and rebirth. It also represented spirituality and the glorification of the Feminine Moon Goddess. The brooch has been repaired, on the back of the piece has been reinforced with more silver and a stone has been replaced where the piece has been repaired. On the open 'c' clasp the brooch has a hallmark indicating the