Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch brooches Of the exceptionally high quality

Of the exceptionally high quality you'd expect from a Russian piece of this era

colour G/H

this piece was most likely intended as a cabinet piece

evidence of and old resize to the inner shank

opens to reveal two old photographs within the original glass fittings

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Axe Brooch brooches Of the exceptionally high qualityDATE: 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