Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch brooches They would receive iron jewellery

They would receive iron jewellery in return

He has a quiver slung on his back by a ribbon edged with gold and the motto in red

opens to reveal two old photographs within the original glass fittings

this piece was most likely intended as a cabinet piece

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch brooches They would receive iron jewelleryDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique brooch modelled in the Egyptian Revival style. A faience scarab beetle is mounted as the centrepiece of a dual bladed battleaxe. The blades, which also resemble wings, are set with rose cut diamonds, and the beetle has been given two antennae with diamond studs at the ends. Further diamonds adorn the axe handle. It's crafted in 18k gold throughout, remarkable in style and execution. STONES Rose cut and old