{"product_id":"victorian-fleur-de-lis-brooch","title":"Victorian Fleur-De-Lis Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharming antique fleur-de-lis brooch crafted in sterling silver. Dating from the latter half of the 19th century, it's likely American and was likely made in Louisiana. The little hook on the back was intended to hang a lapel watch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleur-de-lis has a complex and often contradictory history; its origins having been lost to time. Even the design itself is contested: the name (\"lily flower\") suggests that it's a stylised lily, but many writers believe it actually represents the yellow flag iris - a flower that grows abundantly in marshes (and also explains the Arms of the French crown: three gold fleur-de-lis over an azure (blue) ground (for water). The Heraldry Society notes that some people also read the symbol as a spearhead... What we can say for certain, is that it pre-dates the French monarchy, with which it is perhaps most closely associated by way of the Clovis legend. Notable early examples include a 6th century BC Scythian helmet and early Gaulish coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 2.4cm by 2.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Stamped and STERLING and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGERMAN SILVER (pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition; light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53801291186488,"sku":"LO3331","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/victorian-fleur-de-lis-brooch-1276958.jpg?v=1794646698","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/victorian-fleur-de-lis-brooch","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}