Antique Silver Faith Hope Charity Sweetheart Brooch

Beautiful antique sterling silver and rose gold brooch featuring faith, hope and charity motifs and  flowers. It is hallmarked Birmingham 1905 with the makers mark S.Bros for Sheldon Brothers of Vyse St, Birmingham.

The three symbols on the brooch are believed to capture the essence of life. The cross for faith, anchor for hope and the heart for love or charity and were not surprisingly very popular during the Victorian period when symbolic jewellery was at its height.

Sweetheart brooches were given as tokens of love by soldiers to their loved one before they entered active service. They were often also given to Mother's and other family members as keepsakes to remember the giver by.

Brooches were extremely popular in Victorian/Edwardian times and were often placed on ribbon around the wearer's neck to create a colliers de chien or ‘dog collar’. Brooches are now having a comeback and are a great way to add some individual style to your outfit.

The brooch measures 5cm.

This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. This gorgeous brooch is in great antique condition. It appears as if the c clasp on the pin has been replaced with a modern one.

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