{"product_id":"antique-aesthetic-locket-brooch-owl-and-swallow-sterling-silver","title":"Antique Aesthetic locket brooch, Owl and Swallow, Sterling silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gorgeous antique Aesthetic era locket brooch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteeped in sentiment this beautiful brooch has stacks of symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a rectangular shape in sterling silver with a applied 9ct yellow gold swallow and a rose gold owl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwallows were seen as a promise to return or safe journey symbol whilst owls amongst other things symbolised wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a glazed locket back which currently holds an old photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brooch has an old C type clasp and pin fastener, the pin is base metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aesthetic movement began in the late 19th century and was a movement that favoured beauty and championed art for arts sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks and era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked, tests as sterling silver and 9ct gold, Aesthetic era, Victorian, c1880s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition overall, wear and signs of use commensurate with age, it has a deep overall patina but this could be polished up to a high shine if desired, the glazing is a replacement and is plastic with some yellowing and a small chip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5\" width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.90\" length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs approx 10.68 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions or queries please contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StolenAttic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41971209142354,"sku":"7161","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/files\/j_25536422_1740407623129_bg_processed.jpg?v=1740407949","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/zh\/products\/antique-aesthetic-locket-brooch-owl-and-swallow-sterling-silver","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}