Large Victorian Era Boar's Tusk Brooch in 14k Gold

$ 395.00 

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A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.

A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.

As a lifelong vegetarian and someone who feels intensely connected to animals, and to the earth, I see these old trophy pieces as a kind of memento mori, and feel they should be honored and preserved. 

Materials

14k gold
Boar's tusk

Age

c. 1900

Dimension

Measurements to follow

Notes

Please inquire if you are interested in converting this brooch to a pendant.

A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.
A late Victorian era boar's tusk brooch, whose ends are capped in 14k gold. This tusk is sizable and beautifully curved— the fine polish gives the natural material a smooth, glowing finish. This brooch's capped ends are very well-constructed, and the scalloped design of the point cap is especially pretty. This is likely Scottish. Closure is a locking c-clasp.