Generous in size Antique late Victorian era Silver Sweetheart brooch made from Indian/British Rupee coins.

Generous in size Antique late Victorian era Silver Sweetheart brooch made from Indian/British Rupee coins.

The brooch designed in the shape of a large flower , the centre featuring a Silver Half Rupee coin dated 1889 , surrounded by 8 smaller Two Annas coins all dated 1889.

The obverse of the coins featuring a crowned bust of Empress Victoria fscing left.The coins having a Silver purity of .917 making them almost Sterling Silver.

This sentimental brooch was make by a British Soldier for his Wife,Girlfriend,Sister or Mother circa 1889 while in India during the British Raj period.
British Raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.

Measurements :The brooch measures 5.1cm in diameter.Total weight of 18.1grams.