Victorian Silver Broadsword Brooch boxed and evolved to incorporate design

and evolved to incorporate design elements of the Art Nouveau period as it developed

It's modelled in 18 karat gold with French eagle hallmarks

Originally designed as as a fob to attach to the end of a pocket watch chain

Stones range from: 16

I'm not 100% sure

Victorian Silver Broadsword Brooch boxed and evolved to incorporate designDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Fine antique brooch modelled after a late middle ages basket hilted sword (aka broadsword). The basket hilted sword, unlike the rapier, was generally used as a military weapon, the cage around the hilt offering enhanced protection of the users hand. The design was developed during the 16th century, rising to popularity in the 17th century, and remaining widespread throughout the 18th when it was favoured by heavy cavalry