This lovely antique English heart-shaped MIZPAH brooch from the mid-Victorian era is inscribed with the words “The Lord watch between me & thee when we are absent from one another”. It was beautifully hand-crafted and hand-etched during the Aesthetic Movement of the mid to late-1800s with elegant forget-me-not flowers and scrolled detailing. Mizpah jewellery was generally given to a loved one during a period of absence such as distance, military service or travel. It symbolised a “forget-me-not” bond of love between two people. “Mizpah” comes from the Hebrew word for “watchtower” or “lighthouse”, helping the wearer to always find the way back home. 
C-clasp. 
 
Sourced in London and curated by Paris-based Vivienne Birt for Chateau Love, this brooch embodies the timeless sophistication and meticulous artistry that defines our carefully selected chateau-worthy collection of luxurious antique and vintage jewelry. 
 
MATERIAL:
Sterling Silver 
 
AGE: 
Mid – late 1800s 
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use 
 
SIZE:
Height: 4 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box. Antique boxes in photos are for illustrative purposes only.