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Brooch, Quiver

Gold, diamons & rubies

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An antique gold brooch in the from of a quiver, containing two removable arrow pins, lavishly mounted with old brilliant cut diamonds and rubies.

English, circa 1890.

5.6cm

The brooch is a love token; arrows are an attribute of Cupid and those struck by them are filled with an uncontrollable desire.

Additionally, in the language of the Lapidary diamonds represent constancy and rubies passion.