Victorian Banjo brooch set in sterling silver featuring beautiful engravings and flowers. On the back of the brooch it is hallmarked with 'RJW', Lion, a shield and the letter 'C' indicating the piece was hallmarked in 1851-1852 in Chester, England by Richard John Wakefield, a Birmingham jeweller from the jewellery quarter, based in Tenby Street North.
This brooch would be perfect for a person who played the Banjo or a similar instrument.
MEASUREMENTS
The brooch measures 3.4cm / 1.3" in length and 1.4cm / 0.5" in height.
CONDITION
The brooch is in excellent antique condition.