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Book Your AppointmentThis 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold and silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
Caduceus brooch is in excellent condition. It has been beautifully enamelled in red and green . The snakes have a small cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. in each eye and there are further rubies set in to the staff. The Greek god Hermes, who served as herald and messenger to the other gods, carried a winged staff entwined with two snakes. The word “caduceus” from Latin, is a modification of Greek karykeion, from karyx, meaning “herald.” These brooches are often associated with the medical profession. This brooch has been engraved on the reverse with Ardgowan Auxillary Hospital 1917-1919. It is in its original case retailed by Douglas & Son, 9 Hamilton street. Greenock.
Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold & silver
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