Superb 1890 Victorian Sterling Silver MIZPAH HEART Brooch

A really lovely old brooch Hallmarked as Birmingham 1890 with the Makers Lozenge for S.Bros...... Sydenham Brothers of Birmingham established in 1873.Sydenham Brothers were renowned as Specialist Brooch and jewelery Makers. The Brooch is approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" in size and has the MIZPAH message engraved to front.... "The Lord Watch Between Me and Thee When We Are Absent One From Another". A beautiful old piece of Victorian Jewelery. Mizpah and specifically Mizpah jewellery has been around for centuries. The term Mizpah is found in the Bible in Genesis Chapter 31, Verse 49 that refers to Mizpah as a watchpost, symbolising a place of sanctuary. It refers to when Jacob and Laban agree at Gilead to a Godsent peace, and they build a memento of stone and named it like their wise covenant MIZPAH, saying, "The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another". Over the years the term Mizpah has been looked upon as giving good fortune and a safe return for those who are apart. It does not refer to any monetary gains as other sayings, amulets or talismans may have, but rather safe being and safe passage. Mizpah jewellery found particular popularity during the Victorian era – an era of romance and desire, and of great exploration, wars, and travel over vast distances, so many pieces of Mizpah jewellery was made during this time.

e Brooch could easily be adapted for use on a chain as a Pendant.

Item ID: 9706


Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: SILVER, Size: SMALL
$225 USD

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