Antique Victorian 1880s 'Minnie' Brooch
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Vintage c1880s Victorian Minnie silver name brooch.This shaped brooch has the name Minnie on it with an etched pattern surrounding the name. The piece has stamped markings of _ÌÔÌäR.J.W_ÌÔ? representing the maker, _ÌÔÌäRichard John Wakefield_ÌÔ? a popular jeweller living in Tenby Street North Birmingham, England from the 1880s -1920s. The piece is in excellent vintage condition and measures 4.4cm in width and 1.8cm in height and fastens with pin and open c clasp. These brooches originated from name pins given to staff working in large country houses. Later they were also given to loved ones as sweetheart brooches.
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