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Russian Silver and Enamel "Mizpah" Sentimental Brooch, Judaica Interest, C. 1885
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Russian Silver and Enamel "Mizpah" Sentimental Brooch, Judaica Interest, Circa 1880, Unmarked. Museum Quality.
A finely crafted Victorian-era silver brooch, delicately engraved with scrolling foliate motifs and boldly enameled with the word MIZPAH—a term drawn from the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 31:49), meaning “The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.” Rich in sentimental and spiritual significance, this piece holds particular Judaica interest, as “Mizpah” is often used in Jewish and Christian traditions to signify divine guardianship and emotional connection across distances.
Uniquely, the initial “M” is enameled in a vivid red, symbolizing love or sacrifice, while the remaining letters are rendered in deep blue—traditionally associated with loyalty and remembrance. This intentional color contrast reflects the Victorian fascination with symbolic jewelry and hidden messages.
Surrounded by a beaded and pierced decorative border, the brooch is fitted with a period C-clasp and an additional loop for wear as a pendant. Though unmarked, it tests as silver and is likely of Russian or Eastern European origin, with craftsmanship consistent with 19th-century Judaica and sentimental ornamentation.
A beautiful example of personal devotion and spiritual symbolism, this brooch offers rare appeal to collectors of antique mourning jewelry and historic Judaica alike.
Measurements: approx. 1.75" high x 1.5" wide
- Dimensions:Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1885
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T32441stDibs: LU2592345116332
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