A beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver horseshoe fashioned as a horseshoe and hunting horn. An age old symbol of good luck the presence of a horn along with the horseshoe suggest this is an equestrian piece, perhaps worn to bring luck at fox hunts that were a popular countryside pastime for well-heeled Victorians.
Circa 1880, the brooch is repousse (hollow) and beautifully detailed down to the square nail heads. It measures approx. 1-1/4" by 1" (3x2.5cm) and weighs 3.2 grams. It is in very good antique condition with light wear and a few little dings on the reverse. The pin back is in perfect order. Not hallmarked for metal content and we have acid tested and verified it is sterling silver.
A sweet piece of antique jewellery and a classic good luck token, this brooch is equally at home worn on the lapel, stock or cravat, for him or her, a great piece to wear at a wedding!
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Materials: Sterling Silver.