This exceptionally crafted antique French heraldic brooch from around 1900 is the perfect adornment for a Lord or Lady. Featuring a noble crest of lions “passant” beneath a royal crown and flanked by more lions “rampant”, this brooch has been beautifully executed in red and green enamel within a distinctive two-tone setting of gold and silver vermeil. The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour, because historically the lion has been regarded as the "king of beasts".
A true statement piece for a noble heart.
Trombone clasp. 
 
MATERIAL:
Enamel, Gold & Silver Gilt Metal 
 
AGE: 
1890 - 1919
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE: 
H 3.5 cm
W 6 cm
 
WEIGHT:
16.47 g
 
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