Vintage Silver Operculum Brooch

Vintage Silver Operculum BroochThe brooch has a bezel set operculum shell with decorative engraved frame. Operculum are the remnants of the trap door like covering on a snails shell. Because they resemble eyes the are sometimes referred to as Cat's Eye or Evil Eye. These were very popular during Victorian times; worn as part of superstition to provide protection against the evil eye. Weight: 8. 5 grams Marks: Sterling Measurements: 0. 9435 inches long total and 0. 9380 inches at

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Tests as silver

It also has a depiction of The Alamo and a Texas Longhorn

The charm features a shield shape with the Ilkley Coat of Arms at the center (Gules a Stone Celtic Cross proper between two Fountains on a Chief Argent a Lion passant guardant Sable armed and langued of the first)

Marks: 925 on the circle of the toggle clasp

1125 inches at widest

These cuff links are colorful and modern and would make a great addition to any cuff link collection

The back has a small hook on the lower bottom

Measurements: 1 3/8 inch opening that can be sized bigger or smaller by buyer

213 inches long

1350 inches wide

The hoop thickness is 7