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LOT 0336
Medieval Silver-Gilt Brooch with Garnets
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.42 grams, 27 mm).
An annular brooch decorated with oak leaves surrounding tall collets set with garnet cabochons, dagger-shaped pin.
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
FootnotesThe brooch would have been a deeply romantic gift combining the garnets, which are emblematic of love and the oak leaves, which symbolised strength and stability, as well as bearing strong religious significance.
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LOT 0336
Medieval Silver-Gilt Brooch with Garnets
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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