CHARMING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SCARAB BEETLE PIN CIRCA 1880s

CHARMING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SCARAB BEETLE PIN CIRCA 1880s

Item Code: AJB005
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This charming Victorian , Egyptian Revival pin dates to circa the 1880�s. It is composed of a three natural scarab beetles mounted on 15 carat gold.

The scarab beetle has been a symbolic motif in Egyptian jewellery for thousands of years. The scarab is a symbol of regeneration and rebirth, thus scarab jewellery was thought to bring protection, luck and vitality to the wearer.

Egyptian soldiers were given scarabs before going into battle. Women were given scarabs for fertility

The three scarabs are securely prong set.

On the reverse you can see the back of the insect. There is an old style c clip.

This most attractive and quite rare pin is in excellent antique condition. Just imagine it pinned to your jacket lapel.

Laden with symbolism, it would make a wonderful gift too.

We are happy to provide a detailed appraisal indicating a replacement value for insurance purposes on request for your item on completion of the sale.

Total brooch weight: 4.4 grams
Overall design measures: 45mm x 15mm

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Please note that photographs are significantly bigger than the actual item and show any blemishes up more than in real life.

All brooches come in a free luxury presentation box.

CHARMING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SCARAB BEETLE PIN CIRCA 1880s

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