Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch French It bears pre-Revolution Russian gold

It bears pre-Revolution Russian gold marks

and leadership

some minor dings to the back

A particularly sweet antique Forget-Me-Not ring dating from the late Victorian period

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch French It bears pre-Revolution Russian goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique brooch modelled in the Egyptian Revival style. A faience scarab beetle is mounted as the centrepiece of a dual bladed battleaxe. The blades, which also resemble wings, are set with rose cut diamonds, and the beetle has been given two antennae with diamond studs at the ends. Further diamonds adorn the axe handle. It's crafted in 18k gold throughout, remarkable in style and execution. STONES Rose cut and old