This wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver brooch is fashioned as an impressive horseshoe with tons of fabulous detailing.
A decorative Kimblewick style bridle/snaffle bit accents the centre of the horseshoe complete with a curb chain embellishment. The horseshoe itself is just as decorative with 'nail' motifs standing proud giving a lovely 3-D effect.
Steeped in Victorian symbolism, horseshoes were a widely popular motif bestowing good luck and protection, this brooch is a particularly good example of its type and lovely quality.
The brooch is in very good antique condition with light surface scratches as you might expect given age. It has a sturdy pin fastener with a tubular hinge and c-clasp that are in perfect working order.
A chic and stylish piece of antique silver jewellery and a classic good luck charm, good for the gents or the ladies, the perfect antique jewellery gift for the equestrian!
MATERIALS: Sterling silver
SIZE: 1-1/8" (3cm) tall and wide
HALLMARK: none on the brooch, the chain part is stamped with a British lion passant for sterling
WEIGHT: 6 grams
DATE: Victorian circa, 1880
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Materials: Sterling Silver.