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9ct. Gold Snake and Heart Wedding Brooch, 1845.
D.J.MASSEY & SON
This is a Victorian Snake and Heart Brooch with coiled snake set with ruby eyes and holding a heart in its mouth which is set with a turquoise, both the snake and heart are hand engraved with a foliate scroll pattern.
Acid testing indicates it is made from 9ct. gold.
The reverse of the snake is engraved “Margaret Wilson Blakesley August 21st. 1845.”.
The snake is a symbol of wisdom and eternity and along with the heart held in its mouth symbolizes eternal love. The turquoise is the birthstone for December and I am assuming that Margaret who was born about 1823 may have been born in that month.
The brooch was a present to Margaret on her wedding day from her husband Reverend Joseph Williams Blakesley on 21/08/1845, in Bungay Suffolk. Blakesley who was a close friend of Tennyson, sought relief from the English winter of 1857-58 in Algeria on Doctors orders. He wrote a book as an account of the experience titled “Four Months in Algeria” . In 1863 he was made Canon of Canterbury Cathedral and in 1872 Dean of Lincoln Cathedral. Margaret and Joseph had ten children, one of which Miss Alicia Blakesley, who as a painter exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists in 1893 and at the Royal Academy in 1896.
Our Reference No. CSR28/35 .
We have a reputation for high quality jewels, watches and specialize in diamond set antique jewellery, silver, antique and collectible pieces.
Please note that all my items are antiques/ Pre owned and may show some signs of use and age.
More detailed images are available on request. You are more than welcome to view the item at our Cheadle shop.
Paypal, Personal cheque, Bank Transfer and Cash on collection accepted as Payment
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This is a Victorian Snake and Heart Brooch with coiled snake set with ruby eyes and holding a heart in its mouth which is set with a turquoise, both the snake and heart are hand engraved with a foliate scroll pattern.
Acid testing indicates it is made from 9ct. gold.
The reverse of the snake is engraved “Margaret Wilson Blakesley August 21st. 1845.”.
The snake is a symbol of wisdom and eternity and along with the heart held in its mouth symbolizes eternal love. The turquoise is the birthstone for December and I am assuming that Margaret who was born about 1823 may have been born in that month.
The brooch was a present to Margaret on her wedding day from her husband Reverend Joseph Williams Blakesley on 21/08/1845, in Bungay Suffolk. Blakesley who was a close friend of Tennyson, sought relief from the English winter of 1857-58 in Algeria on Doctors orders. He wrote a book as an account of the experience titled “Four Months in Algeria” . In 1863 he was made Canon of Canterbury Cathedral and in 1872 Dean of Lincoln Cathedral. Margaret and Joseph had ten children, one of which Miss Alicia Blakesley, who as a painter exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists in 1893 and at the Royal Academy in 1896.
Our Reference No. CSR28/35 .
We have a reputation for high quality jewels, watches and specialize in diamond set antique jewellery, silver, antique and collectible pieces.
Please note that all my items are antiques/ Pre owned and may show some signs of use and age.
More detailed images are available on request. You are more than welcome to view the item at our Cheadle shop.
Paypal, Personal cheque, Bank Transfer and Cash on collection accepted as Payment
Priding ourselves on customer service returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, sent Special delivery only.
Please view our Antiques Atlas page for more stunning items of antique silver, fine antique jewellery and high class watches.
All our prices include Insured Post within the UK.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1845
Early Victorian Antiques Material Gold
Origin English
Item code as621a123 / CSR28/35
Status Sold
£875.00
$1123.76
€1035.91
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Cheadle
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England, UK
SK8 1AA
Tel : 0161 4286953
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