Description
The three symbols of faith, hope & charity/love - a cross, anchor & heart - were a popular motif in later Victorian jewelry. The heart & cross might speak for themselves, but the anchor as a metaphor for "hope" might need some explaining. During the Napoleonic Wars, it became a relevant popular symbol at a time when seafaring meant that a loved one might never be seen again. Essentially, it meant "come back safely to me", not necessarily by ship, but in general. This is a rare, hard to find faux tortoise victorian brooch, from the 1800s, with the faith hope & love symbols. A true antique It measures just short of 2" across & is in excellent condition, the pin mechanism- a C clasp, is attached nice & tight & works as intended shipping price includes Insurance on the Full Value Because we care about the next generation we use recycled materials as much as possible for shipping Antique Tortoise Shell Faux Brooch Pin Victorian Late 1800S Faith Hope & Love
