Antique Sterling silver and Moonstone scorpion brooch, blue paste eyes

A gorgeous and mystical antique, sterling silver and Moonstone scorpion brooch.

The scorpion body is crafted from cool sterling silver, and has an outstretched tail and claws.

The top of the body adorned with large Moonstone cabochons with a lovely blue shimmer in the mystic moon shine hues.

There are three Moonstones to the body and one on each shoulder and he also has rich cobalt blue paste eyes.

Scorpions have eight legs as they are arachnids and most closely related to our spider friends.

The Victorian's began somewhat of an obsession with insect and arachnid themed jewels from scarabs to spiders, entomology was increasingly popular with insects appearing in many places not least jewellery.

They were seen as an exotic fashion and this carried on into the early 20th century and beyond.

It has a base metal pin and a c type clasp fastener, no safety chain though you could add one if desired.

Marks and era:
Late Victorian era c1900, unmarked tests as sterling silver.

Condition:
Good used condition overall, rich patina and minor surface wear commensurate with age, one moonstone with a tiny chip bit really visible unless magnified, pin can be slightly loose in the catch.

Approx measurements:
2.10" total width
0.90" length

Weight approx 7.30 grams

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