Sterling silver sweetheart brooch - Birmingham 1900/01

This lovely sweetheart brooch was made by the firm Pearce & Thompson in Birmingham in 1900/01 at the very end of the Victorian period. The silver bar is triangular in shape and displays a basket of flowers, evoking the symbolism of floriography with which a contemporary recipient would have been thoroughly familiar. I think the flowers may be daffodils, if so, they indicated regard and unequalled love. I believe the leaves around the edges are intended to be ivy, one of the best known symbols of everlasting love, fidelity and immortality. These tokens of love have a rich history and should be treasured. 

The antique box and other antique items pictured are not included, but I hope to make some of these items available in the future.

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