18th Century Norwegian "They Both Burn" Brooch jelly opal The other side features a

The other side features a beautiful engraved floral design

They're crafted in silver and each feature the Blessed Virgin Mary standing on snakes on one side

getting larger from the clasp to the centre

with such a minimal design that it hasn't appeared to age

and dates from circa 1900

18th Century Norwegian "They Both Burn" Brooch jelly opal The other side features aDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 Remarkable antique brooch made in Norway in the latter half of the 18th century. It's large, incredibly ornate with silver filigree, leaves, and foiled paste gemstones, all arranged around a central hinged locket compartment home to a finely painted miniature depiction of cupid holding crossed spears being consumed by flames. The words "De Brenner begge" They Both Burn emblazoned on a banner above the scene. My guess is that it