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Silver & Marcasite Lizard Brooch

369L
Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautifully made silver lizard brooch set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) It was most likely made in Austria in the 1930-1940 period when this type of novelty brooch was popular. Lizards of all kinds have a long history representing good luck. In Ancient Greece and Rome lizards also symbolised wisdom and good fortune.

Item Number
369L
Measurements
Width 2 cm
Length 6 cm
Date & Origin
Retro (1940s)
Possibly Austrian
Provenance
Possibly Austrian
Hallmarks

A 835 ( for silver )

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
7 years ago
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