Victorian Bohemian Garnet Bow & Acorn Brooch
An unusual Bohemian garnet bow brooch with a pendant acorn. The acorn was a popular motif in the Victorian era. It conveyed longevity and renewal, and because the mighty oak tree grows from the tiny acorn, it was also employed as a symbol of power or victory.
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- Materials
10k gold (tests), Bohemian garnets
- Age
c. 1880
- Condition
Good - garnet at the center of the bow is cracked but secure in its setting
- Size
1 1/2" length, 1" at the widest point
Aboutthe
VictorianEra
1837 — 1901
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.