{"product_id":"antique-moonstone-scorpion-brooch-sterling-silver-victorian-copy","title":"Antique Sterling silver and Moonstone scorpion brooch, blue paste eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gorgeous and mystical antique, sterling silver and Moonstone scorpion brooch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scorpion body is crafted from cool sterling silver, and has an outstretched tail and claws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top of the body adorned with large Moonstone cabochons with a lovely blue shimmer in the mystic moon shine hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are three Moonstones to the body and one on each shoulder and he also has rich cobalt blue paste eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScorpions have eight legs as they are arachnids and most closely related to our spider friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Victorian's began somewhat of an obsession with insect and arachnid themed jewels from scarabs to spiders, entomology was increasingly popular with insects appearing in many places not least jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were seen as an exotic fashion and this carried on into the early 20th century and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a base metal pin and a c type clasp fastener, no safety chain though you could add one if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks and era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian era c1900, unmarked tests as sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition overall, rich patina and minor surface wear commensurate with age, one moonstone with a tiny chip bit really visible unless magnified, pin can be slightly loose in the catch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.10\" total width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.90\" length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight approx 7.30 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":41226308911186,"sku":"6952","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/files\/j_24271862_1728570460934_bg_processed.jpg?v=1728570696","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/zh\/products\/antique-moonstone-scorpion-brooch-sterling-silver-victorian-copy","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}