Arts & Crafts Witch's Heart Brooch
RESERVED An alluring antique Witch's Heart brooch dating from the late Victorian period. The quality and craftsmanship are exceptional, crafted in 15ct gold and featuring reeded detailing to the border and a flower set in the middle of the brooch, with a fine coil of gold ropework at the centre. The Witch's Heart (or Witches Heart) is an old symbol who's origin is unclear...
Characterised by the distinctive offset point at the bottom of the heart, some believe it originated in Scotland, where it is known to have been popular during the 1600s before eventually evolving into a crowned or double heart variant - often adorned with a thistle - called a luckenbooth*. Others argue that it came from Germany, where such hearts were known as Hexenherz, worn to protect against evil spirits (and witches). Their popularity surged again from the beginning of the 19th century, when this style of heart was exchanged by lovers, indicating that the wearer had bewitched the giver.
*Named after the lockable workshops and market stalls on Edinburgh's High Street, where jewellery and trinkets were produced and sold as early as the 15th century.
Era: Victorian, circa 1900
Size: 2.6cm by 2.4cm
Marks: Etched 15ct
Condition: Great antique condition
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