Antique Victorian Silver Claddagh Brooch c. 1900 wolf hound the ancient Romans and Africans

the ancient Romans and Africans

a kind of sun-warmed bloom preserved from a summer long past

3 mm by 18 mm

the holding of the coffee

and because religion was such a deep part of European and British life

Antique Victorian Silver Claddagh Brooch c. 1900 wolf hound the ancient Romans and AfricansThe heart is held in open hands; crowned, cherished, and protected. This antique Claddagh brooch, carries centuries of Irish symbolism within its modest oval frame. Worn as a love token, the Claddagh has always meant more than metal. And this one, with its time softened silver curves, feels like its already told a story or two. Handcrafted around 1900, this beautifully proportioned brooch measures 22 mm tall by 30 mm across, with a thickness of 1. 9