Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Clover Brooch

$2,100.00

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Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Clover Brooch

$2,100.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1890

This charming antique Egyptian Revival scarab brooch is modelled as the lucky clover. Crafted in 15k gold throughout, the piece is finished with gorgeous pearl details, and the scarabs display that charming shimmering green colour. We love this worn as a brooch, of course, but it would look even better on a chain!

The scarab was highly symbolic to the ancient Egyptians, representing rebirth and renewal. The enthusiasm for Ancient Egyptian designs in the decorative arts of the 19th Century is largely attributed to Napoleon's conquest of Egypt. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt, which led to a series of publications called "Description de l'Égypte", beginning in 1809. From this, themes and motifs including scarabs, pyramids, sphinxes and so on appeared in jewellery.

STONES

Natural Pearls

MEASUREMENTS

2.6 x 2.6cm

WEIGHT

5.8g

MARKS

Partial marks to the pin, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Excellent