Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch mizpah It's impeccably styled

It's impeccably styled

it came into common use towards the end of the 19th century when global production began to shift from the "old mines" in Brazil and India

the head modelled as a realistic depiction of a monkey/chimpanzee

some light wear to the gold commensurate with age and use

Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch mizpah It's impeccably styledDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A striking Victorian fertility brooch set with graduated natural pearls. The exaggerated navette shape is reminiscent of an eye or well, fertility brooch It dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880, crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Natural Pearls MEASUREMENTS 4. 9 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 6. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, with fine antique patina