Victorian "Mummy & Baby Frog" Brooches almandine garnet The butterfly represented the soul

The butterfly represented the soul - or Psyche - in Greek mythology

DATE: 1920s

although its origins can be traced back as far as ancient Mesopotania - circa 3500 BC - and the Sumerian god Ningishzida who carried a wingless version of the double snaked staff

Stylish Edwardian gate link bracelet in 15 karat gold

Victorian "Mummy & Baby Frog" Brooches almandine garnet The butterfly represented the soulDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 The sweetest pair of frog brooches, near identical other than size a mummy and baby frog. They're studded with bright white paste gemstones, and ruby paste eyes. We bought them as a pair, and they certainly appear to have been made as such, however (and I have no idea why) the marks on the backs are different one's 900 silver, the other is 925 silver. STONES Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS Mummy: 2. 8 x 2. 3cm Baby: 2. 4 x 1. 7cm