Small Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch Bulldog And piercing is his dart

And piercing is his dart

They are only noticeable under magnification

restrictions on uranium usage were lifted

Metal has an allover patina that we chose not to clean

We chose not to overly polish this piece and left some of the aged patina

Small Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch Bulldog And piercing is his dartSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions. From shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time. It's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. This beautiful brooch of a