Antique moonstone scorpion brooch, Victorian 22ct gold

Antique moonstone scorpion brooch, Victorian 22ct goldA gorgeous antique moonstone scorpion brooch. It is unusual to find a Victorian scorpion brooch in gold, they are more commonly found in silver and even the silver ones are hard to come by. Blue toned oval and Round moonstone cabochons set into a rich yellow gold. The gold is unmarked but tests as a high carat 22ct 24ct gold. It has a C type clasp fastening in base metal, on the underside, the moonstones are in a slightly open setting. There are

Fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1910

some soft solder to the reverse

it is engraved with musical staves from the West Country Overture

the reverse has a small chip to the onyx

A very artistic piece of jewellery made by a renowned maker of the era

they are set to the front with a seed pearl and a gold bar detailing

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A very nice unusual piece for the collection

Bow - 1" width / 0

engraved to the front and the back

Overall condition is very good

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