Frog Brooch | Vintage Enamel Frog Brooch opal pendant there is some enamel restoration

there is some enamel restoration to the periphery and the bottom of the top right petal

Such pins were referred to as "honeymoon" pins -- the flowers represented the nectar (honey) and the crescent symbolized the moon

The piece bears the maker's mark for Sloan & Company of Newark

The brooch is silver topped 18k gold and bears French hallmarks dating it to the early part of the Victorian era (1838-1847)

We are providing the option to purchase the piece with or without the 18 inch 18k gold chain depicted in the photos

Frog Brooch | Vintage Enamel Frog Brooch opal pendant there is some enamel restorationIn many cultures throughout the world, frogs are believed to symbolize good luck. In German culture, this good luck is attributed to frogs ability to only go forward, never backward. The adorable frog brooch dates to the early 1900s (circa 1915 1930). The frog is 14k gold (unmarked, but acid tested) and ornamented with hand painted enamel, a row of pearls, and diamond eyes. The brooch measures 1 inch from top to bottom by 1. 1 inches wide. It is in