Medieval Lovers Brooch

£19.99

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  • The original of this attractive gold brooch is set alternately with rubies and sapphires. It was a lover's gift; the reverse has the old French inscription 'Io sui ici en lui dami: Amo' - 'I am here in place of the friend I love'. The brooch is likely to have been made in England and dates to the 13th century. Moulded from the original in the Department of Medieval and Early Europe.

  • Product code: cmcj90410
    Price category: £10 to £25
    World culture: Medieval Europe
    Details: 22 carat gold plate with glass stones
    Size: 3.5cm in diameter.
    Standard UK delivery: 3-5 working days (overseas delivery times may vary)

    This price is inclusive of VAT
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    Estimated Delivery times:
    UK and Europe: 5 - 10 working days.
    Rest of the world: 10 to 28 working days.

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