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Witch's Heart Brooch
Witch's Heart Brooch
Witch's Heart Brooch
Witch's Heart Brooch

Witch's Heart Brooch

Maker (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1851 - 1927)
Object NameBrooch
Mediumgold/gilt
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsOverall: Length: 1.9 cm, Height: 2.3 cm
AcquisitionPresented by The Misses Duguid.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 09
Object numberABDAG008605
About MeGold/gilt simple twisted heart with a horizontal hinged back pin, stamped on the reverse: Robb: K'on
More About Me
Heart-shaped jewellery started to become popular in Europe in the 15th Century, with early pieces seen as possessing talismanic or protective properties rather than as symbols of romantic love.
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