Sterling Silver Clasped Hands Brooch

Description

This piece is a reproduction of a silver brooch that was worn, and lost, in Münster, Germany, at some time during the thirteenth century. It may have attached to the outside of an outfit, or used to secure a shawl, scarf or collar.

The 'clasped hands' motif was a common element in medieval jewellery, being used to symbolise faith, friendship and betrothal. These themes, no less significant today than they were those centuries ago, are captured here with a clean and geometric elegance.

The piece is a lost wax casting in Sterling Silver, from a hand-sculpted master mould. We create our masters based on detailed study of archaeological items, then cast and hand-finish each piece in Sydney.

The overall dimensions are 22 x 23 x 3mm.