{"product_id":"lote3953","title":"Antique Victorian sword and crescent moon brooch with rhinestones, Europe, ca. 1890–1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Victorian gold-tone metal brooch with a symbolic design featuring a sword crossed with a crescent moon, both decorated with clear faceted rhinestone-style stones, individually set with prongs. The composition combines the straight line of the sword with the curvature of the crescent moon, creating an asymmetrical ornamental motif. The reverse retains a long articulated pin with an open C-type clasp, characteristic of many antique brooches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crescent moon was a popular motif in late 19th-century Victorian jewelry, associated with femininity, cycles of renewal, and protection. The sword, for its part, evoked values such as honor, strength, and defense. Their combination allows for a symbolic reading as a protective emblem, in line with the Victorian penchant for jewelry with personal and allegorical meanings. The crescent moon and sword motif also appears in the emblems of the Shriners, a fraternal organization founded in 1872 and linked to Freemasonry, although no direct relationship between this brooch and that institution has been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod\/Dating: Late 19th – early 20th century, ca. 1890–1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Late Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration\/Motif: Sword and crescent moon, allegorical symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial authenticity: Not tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Length 4 cm × width 1.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Gold-tone metal and clear faceted rhinestone-style stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, write to us before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LABIZARRESUSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58823893614923,"sku":"LOTE3953","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/0294\/2539\/files\/1000227154-Photoroom.jpg?v=1792072293","url":"https:\/\/28cce6-3.myshopify.com\/products\/lote3953","provider":"LaBizarreSusu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}