Antique Lady Britannia Pin, ca 1775
Our Notes
This pin centers on a painted ivory watercolor of Lady Britannia seated on a bank before a war schooner. Lady Britannia is the personification of Britain, a goddess-like warrior with a helmet, spear, and shield.
Britain was entangled in countless wars and battles in the 18th century, including the Revolutionary War. Here, her shield is framed by small seed pearls and boldly inscribed with the word “Peace.” It is a very Georgian, romanticized war scene, further embellished with foiled white, paste stones around its oval perimeter.
Emily adores the scale and message of this pin, and the way it adapts to modern clothing. With its still relevant message of peace, it would be equally wonderful on a lapel or housed in a shadowbox.
England, ca 1775
Measurements, Materials & Care
Care
As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
- Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
- Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally
Shipping & Returns
Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.
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