French golden eagle brooch late Victorian early Art Nouveau signed A.Jospisil

Antique jewelry object group: brooches
Country of origin: France
Style: late-Victorian early Art Nouveau - (styles overview)
Style specifics: The style of this jewel announces the coming of the Art-Nouveau style.
Period: ca. 1890 (events and facts in 1890)
Source of inspiration: mother nature
Theme: eagle
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Extra information: Eagle symbolism - The eagle symbolized strength, courage, farsightedness and immortality. It is considered to be the king of the air and the messenger of the highest Gods. Mythologically, it is connected by the Greeks with the God Zeus, by the Romans with Jupiter, by the Germanic tribes with Odin and by Christians with God. Read more about the eagle and its symbolism.
Precious stones: One One pearl - (precious stones)
Birthstones: Pearl is the birthstone (or month stone) for June. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Width 6.28 cm (2.47 inch)
Weight: 14.40 gram (9.26 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09083-4278

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