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Stunning Vintage Byzantine Revival Brooch/Pendant in 800 Silver w/ Gold Vermeil For Sale
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Stunning Vintage Byzantine Revival Brooch/Pendant in 800 Silver w/ Gold Vermeil:
$50.00
Stunning Vintage 800 Silver Vermeil Byzantine Monogram Brooch/Pendant Showing Peacocks of Paradise Item Details: - Design:Exquisite Byzantine Revival design featuring a prominent central Byzantine monogram flanked by two stylized birds. The piece is a roughened circle approximately 1-3/4\" in diameter and slightly concave.
- Iconography Decoded:
- The Monogram:A classic Byzantine puzzle-style monogram combining the Greek lettersM, A, R (Rho), and K, atraditional spelling ofΜΑΡΚΟΥ (Markou -- \"Of Mark\"), a historic reference toSaint Mark.
- The Peacocks:The flanking birds are meticulously styled aspeacocks, which in early Christian and Byzantine art served as powerful symbols ofimmortality, the Resurrection, and paradise.
- Metal Purity:Solid 800 Silver with a beautiful, richgold wash (vermeil)finish over a heavily textured, coin-like background.
- Hallmarks / Maker\'s Marks:Stamped \"800\" (denoting 80% pure silver, a standard for fine European mid-century jewelry) along with a workshop/maker\'s license number that appears to be \"51\" (indicative of Greek or Italian artisan craftsmanship).
- Type:Brooch / Pin with a secure closure; also features a loop that permits the piece to be worn as a pendant.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The golden vermeil finish remains vibrant, beautifully contrasted by a deep, natural patina within the textured background that makes the monogram and peacocks pop. The pin mechanism on the reverse is fully functional and secure, as is the chain loop (please review photos for exact cosmetic condition).
This remarkable statement piece for collectors of historic revival jewelry, religious iconography, or unique European silver was inherited and has been in storage for more than 20 years.
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