{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-sterling-silver-baby-74002","title":"Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Baby Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming antique Edwardian sterling silver baby brooch dating to 1904, fully hallmarked for Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully crafted in an elongated oval form, this sweet little brooch is delicately engraved with floral motifs and the word “BABY” in raised lettering at the centre. The ends are finished with elegant hand-engraved detailing, giving the piece a refined decorative balance typical of Edwardian silverwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains its original safety pin style fastener, characteristic of traditional baby pins from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften known as “handy pins,” these small brooches were popular Edwardian gifts given to celebrate a baby's birth or christening. They were commonly used to secure a bib or shawl, or worn as a decorative accent on a bonnet, coat, or pram cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\n• Length: 1¾ inches (4 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Width: 5\/8 inch (1.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight: 2.1 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS (reverse)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lion Passant – Sterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e\n• Anchor – Birmingham Assay Office\u003cbr\u003e\n• Date Letter “d” – 1904\u003cbr\u003e\n• Maker’s Mark “S.B.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor safety reasons, antique baby pins such as this should not be used on infants today. They are best kept as a sentimental heirloom or displayed as a collectible piece of Edwardian jewellery. If worn, it should only be done with careful adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch remains in very good antique condition with crisp engraving and no noted flaws. It has been professionally cleaned and polished and is ready to wear or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide shipping included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our Etsy reviews at https:\/\/mercymadge.etsy.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercy Madge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55674816102779,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/3256\/8203\/files\/il_fullxfull.7800450430_4ioz.jpg?v=1773394847","url":"https:\/\/mercymadge.com\/it\/products\/antique-edwardian-sterling-silver-baby-74002","provider":"Mercy Madge ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}