Victorian C. 1899 Sterling Silver Mizpah Double Heart Brooch
An absolutely charming antique sterling silver English brooch! It communicates a wonderful sentiment from over 100 year ago. Fully hallmarked for production in 1899, two hearts and joined together one reading "MIZPAH" "THE LORD WATCH BETWEEN ME & THEE WHEN WE ARE ABSENT FROM ANOTHER" and the other with a beautiful garland of ivy.
At a time when loved ones and couples could be separated for months or even years Mizpah was a popular sentiment, a Hebrew word meaning "watchtower" these tokens were exchanged between friends or lovers. The ivy too has symbolic meaning, symbolizing "I cling to thee".
A perfect romantic gift just as full of meaning as when it was crafted over 100 years ago.
Hallmarks: Lion for Sterling Silver (obscured) , Anchor assay for Birmingham UK, date letter 'w' for 1896. S.BROS maker's mark.
Dimensions: 1.5 inches long by .9 inch wide.
Weight: 4.5 grams
Condition: In very good antique condition. Some wear commensurate with age and use. Pin back may be later replacement. Additional photos and videos available upon request.
At a time when loved ones and couples could be separated for months or even years Mizpah was a popular sentiment, a Hebrew word meaning "watchtower" these tokens were exchanged between friends or lovers. The ivy too has symbolic meaning, symbolizing "I cling to thee".
A perfect romantic gift just as full of meaning as when it was crafted over 100 years ago.
Hallmarks: Lion for Sterling Silver (obscured) , Anchor assay for Birmingham UK, date letter 'w' for 1896. S.BROS maker's mark.
Dimensions: 1.5 inches long by .9 inch wide.
Weight: 4.5 grams
Condition: In very good antique condition. Some wear commensurate with age and use. Pin back may be later replacement. Additional photos and videos available upon request.
