Antique Victorian Scottish Anchor Brooch Silver Granite, c. 1890 panel adapting effortlessly from a grand

adapting effortlessly from a grand gown to an elegant evening chain

This ring has only a bit of legible hallmark and it’s the lower case ‘r’ which without and origin I can’t use to date it

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trumpets signified the day of judgement

or effortlessly chic against silk or knitwear

Antique Victorian Scottish Anchor Brooch Silver Granite, c. 1890 panel adapting effortlessly from a grandAn anchor has always carried more than its weight in meaning, steadfastness, safe harbor, devotion held fast against rough seas. In this late Victorian example, that symbolism is rendered with unmistakable Scottish character. The form is bold yet balanced, wrapped in a twisted silver rope that feels both nautical and decorative, while pale granite panels lend a cool, silvery blue contrast that catches the light with quiet restraint. It is a brooch