Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Brooch Pin collection Victorian Late 1800s Jewelry Faith Hope and Love

The three symbols of faith, hope and charity/love - a collection cross, anchor and heart - were a popular motif in later Victorian jewelry. The heart and cross might speak for themselves, but the anchor as a metaphor for "hope" might need some explaining. During the Napoleonic Wars, it became a relevant popular symbol at a time when seafaring meant that a loved one might never be seen again. Essentially, it meant "come back safely to me", not necessarily by ship, but in general.

This is a rare, hard to find tortoise victorian brooch, from the 1800s, with the faith hope and love symbols. A true antique

It measures just short of 2" across and is in excellent condition, the pin mechanism- a C clasp, is attached nice and tight and works as intended

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