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

They would receive iron jewellery in return

evidence of and old resize to the inner shank

cut into a nearly spherical cabochon that looks like a little planet Earth

Of the exceptionally high quality you'd expect from a Russian piece of this era

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