Brooch
Silver brooch made from three overlapping South African coins. The larger coin in the centre of the brooch is decorated with an oak leaf motif that encircles the inscription 'Z.A.R.1895-6'. The two smaller coins on either side of the central coin are placed obverse side up and are inscribed on the reverse with the words 'Z.A.R. 1894' and 'Z.A.R. 1892-3' respectively. The brooch comes complete with a pin attachment on the back.
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Object Details
ID: | JEW0322 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Brooch |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | South Africa |
Date made: | 1896 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 8 mm x 55 mm x 20 mm |