The design of this brooch, depicting a crescent moon, a comet, and shooting stars, shows the interest in astronomy in the 19th Century.
Celestial jewellery, depicting the moon and stars were one of the most popular designs in the 19th Century. During the Victorian era, there had been a surge in astrological discoveries, and these celestial symbols not only commemorate these scientific breakthroughs but also symbolized the cycles of nature and time.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 37 x 10 mm.
Weight: 2.83 grams
Age: Victorian era, circa 1870s.
Material: The brooch carries a Dutch hallmark for 14k gold which was used between 1853 and 1905.
Condition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age.
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