Small Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch Bulldog when the practice began to

when the practice began to go out of fashion

Metal has an allover patina that we chose not to clean

The inner frame surrounding the glass is slightly misshaped and there is a small scratch in the black paint on right side

We do know that he is a less-common colorway for this toy

but none could rival their colorful Egyptian inspired creations

Small Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch Bulldog when the practice began toSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions. From shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time. It's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. This beautiful brooch of a