The loveliest antique Victorian bar brooch with the name Mother engraved on an ivy leaf.

This yellow gold fronted brooch is typical of the era of sentimental jewellery. The ivy leaf represents love, affection, marriage and fidelity - see the language of flowers history snippet below.

Many associate these brooches with mourning and remembrance but this may have actually been a gift to a mother as a symbol of love and affection, gifted by a husband.

A sweet gift that will be sent in a new black recycled card box. Box shown is for display only.

Width: 1.7 cm
Length: 2.5 cm

Condition: Very good

Important: Please keep all beads and small items of jewellery away from young children as they could present a choking hazard.

All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear.

Delivery:
UK delivery is included.
International buyers, please see the shipping calculator at checkout and ensure you select the tracking option if you require it or contact me prior to purchase.
Please contact me prior to purchase if you need your item for a specific date.

History snippet: The Language of Flowers
Sentimental jewellery was popular during the 1800s as was the language of flowers, whereby people wore certain flowers to convey particular meanings, in a rather coded fashion. Books from this period included the 1819 'Le Langage des Fleurs' by Charlotte de Latour, the 1883 'Etiquette and the Language of Flowers', and Kate Greenaway's illustrated 'Language of Flowers' published in 1884.

For antique and vintage clothing, jewellery & accessories:
Website: www.hurdyburdy.com

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Facebook @hurdyburdyvintage

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The loveliest antique Victorian bar brooch with the name Mother engraved on an ivy leaf.

This yellow gold fronted brooch is typical of the era of sentimental jewellery. The ivy leaf represents love, affection, marriage and fidelity - see the language of flowers history snippet below.

Many associate these brooches with mourning and remembrance but this may have actually been a gift to a mother as a symbol of love and affection, gifted by a husband.

A sweet gift that will be sent in a new black recycled card box. Box shown is for display only.

Width: 1.7 cm
Length: 2.5 cm

Condition: Very good

Important: Please keep all beads and small items of jewellery away from young children as they could present a choking hazard.

All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear.

Delivery:
UK delivery is included.
International buyers, please see the shipping calculator at checkout and ensure you select the tracking option if you require it or contact me prior to purchase.
Please contact me prior to purchase if you need your item for a specific date.

History snippet: The Language of Flowers
Sentimental jewellery was popular during the 1800s as was the language of flowers, whereby people wore certain flowers to convey particular meanings, in a rather coded fashion. Books from this period included the 1819 'Le Langage des Fleurs' by Charlotte de Latour, the 1883 'Etiquette and the Language of Flowers', and Kate Greenaway's illustrated 'Language of Flowers' published in 1884.

For antique and vintage clothing, jewellery & accessories:
Website: www.hurdyburdy.com

Instagram @hurdyburdyvintage
Facebook @hurdyburdyvintage

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