Gold Salamander Brooch
SKU: HJR48
£6,750.00
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Description
16th century AD. The gold original, set with rubies was recovered from the wreck of the Girona. It was regarded as a charm against fire. It may have also represented a flying lizard, Draco Volans. The scales on the body and the markings on the face are examples of fine craftmanship.
Incredibly, when found, three of the rubies were still in situ after 400 years in the sea. UlsterMuseum, Belfast. Length 40mm. This example is 9 carat yellow gold and each of the nine rubies have been specially cut to fit the settings. It can be ordered as a brooch or a pendant, supplied on a 20" gold chain.
UNIQUE HISTORIC JEWELLERY REPRODUCTIONS FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Historic Jewellery Reproduction was the first company in the world granted permission to mould original artefacts from the British Museum collection. Established in 1969 by my father Peter Shorer FIIC, an acclaimed archaeologist and conservator at the British Museum for over 40 years, the company continues his legacy of exacting historical accuracy and craftsmanship.