Lucky Charm : Irish Connemara Marble Shamrock Brooch in Sterling Silver circa 1907

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A small lucky clover brooch with hallmarks for Birmingham 1907. The three shamrock leaves are set with heart shaped Connemara marble from Ireland.

Connemara marble or “Irish green” is a rare variety of marble found in Connemara, Ireland with a distinct green colour. It is named after the region in the western part of the country in which it is quarried. Shamrock (clover) is the symbol for Ireland in a similar way to how a rose is used for England, a thistle for Scotland and a daffodil for Wales.

The brooch measures 17mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick (not including the pin) and weighs 1.7 grams.
It is lightweight enough to be worn on fine fabrics like cotton and linen.

Modelled in sterling silver with makers mark S & Co – which could be any number of silversmiths working in Birmingham at the turn of the century, but is most likely Sydney and Co. of Powell street and later Summerhill Road.

It is in good antique condition, ready for immediate and everyday wear.

Description

A small lucky clover brooch with hallmarks for Birmingham 1907. The three clover leaves are set with heart shaped Connemara marble from Ireland.

The brooch measures 17mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick (not including the pin) and weighs 1.7 grams.
It is lightweight enough to be worn on fine fabrics like cotton and linen.

Modelled in sterling silver with makers mark S & Co – which could be any number of silversmiths working in Birmingham at the turn of the century, but is most likely Sydney and Co. of Powell street and later Summerhill Road.