Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch brooches opens to reveal two old

opens to reveal two old photographs within the original glass fittings

evidence of and old resize to the inner shank

They would receive iron jewellery in return

He has a quiver slung on his back by a ribbon edged with gold and the motto in red

Boucheron Maker's Mark

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch brooches opens to reveal two oldDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique brooch modelled in the Egyptian Revival style. A faience scarab beetle is mounted as the centrepiece of a dual bladed battleaxe. The blades, which also resemble wings, are set with rose cut diamonds, and the beetle has been given two antennae with diamond studs at the ends. Further diamonds adorn the axe handle. It's crafted in 18k gold throughout, remarkable in style and execution. STONES Rose cut and old