Victorian Moonstone Scorpion Brooch wedding rings With French eagle head hallmarks

With French eagle head hallmarks

and (presumably as a direct response to its Pagan connotations) the Catholic church associated the white blossoms with chastity and the Virgin Mary

and spent lavish sums of public money on vastly luxurious residences for himself

can be polished back to full shine if preferred

it dates from the turn of the 20th century

Victorian Moonstone Scorpion Brooch wedding rings With French eagle head hallmarksDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Cool antique scorpion brooch dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. It's set with a row of four moonstones down its back, with tail extended, poised to strike, and large claws. STONES Moonstone MEASUREMENTS 5. 2 x 2. 2cm WEIGHT 2. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver plated CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age