Victorian Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Triple Horseshoe And Arrow Brooch, Circa 1880, 4.80 Carats
Victorian Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Triple Horseshoe And Arrow Brooch, Circa 1880, 4.80 Carats
£7,500.00
Description
A Victorian diamond triple horseshoe and arrow brooch, with the three horseshoes, the arrow point, fletching feathers and nock set with old-cut and old mine-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 4.80 carats, the knife edge arrow shaft intersects the horseshoes, mounted in silver-upon-gold, English, circa 1880.
In Victorian symbolism horseshoes represent luck and protection, they became very popular around 1880. The tradition was that they should be work facing upward or the good luck would pour out.
Arrows were associated with Cupid, the mischievous god of love. He was said to have shot golden arrows, which triggered passionate love in the person it hit. He was also said to have shot lead tipped arrows, which caused indifference.
This arrow was clearly intended to inspire love and luck in the wearer.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Style | Victorian |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Gold |
| Silver | |
| Main Gemstone | Diamond |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Old Cut |
| Main Gemstone Carat | 4.80ct |
| Dimensions | Length 89.7mm, width 15.7mm |
Product REF: S27623B
