Antique Victorian Scottish Horseshoe Brooch Silver Circa 1860 Antique Necklaces MEASURES: Height 26mm x Width

MEASURES: Height 26mm x Width 21mm x Depth 5mm

A Penannular was a type of fastener which was traditionally worn on the shoulder by Scottish and Irish elites during the medieval period as a symbol of strength and status

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WEIGHT: 127

FACE MEASURES: Height 9mm x Width 15mm x Depth 2mm

Antique Victorian Scottish Horseshoe Brooch Silver Circa 1860 Antique Necklaces MEASURES: Height 26mm x WidthThis beautiful antique Scottish horseshoe brooch was made during the mid Victorian era (Circa 1860). Its modelled in silver and inlaid with Aberdeen Granite pieces which have distinct patterning and a lovely, earthy pink and grey colouring. The Horseshoe has long been a symbol of good luck and became a popular image in Victorian jewellery when there was an increase in superstition. Its remained in excellent condition and is a great collectors piece.